Nearly 100 Homes Approved in Midland Village Despite Transport and Flooding Concerns Sunday, February 22, 2026 wombourne housing development transport flooding planning council bus affordable environment South Staffordshire Council has approved plans for 92 new homes on Pool House Road in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton, despite significant concerns from local residents about transport accessibility and flood risks. The … Read More
Plans Unveiled for 70 New Homes on Midlands Green Belt Saturday, February 21, 2026 housing development greenbelt pelsall walsall affordablehousing consultation regeneration environment community Up to 70 new homes could soon be built on green belt land in Pelsall, as RCA Regeneration reveals ambitious housing plans for the site off Allens Lane. The developer has launched a public consultation to gather resident input … Read More
Midland Mother Loses Daughter to Beach Infection: A Call to End Environmental Neglect Tuesday, February 17, 2026 pollution water environment e.coli drama tragedy investigation regulation documentary advocacy In July 1999, eight-year-old Heather Preen was enjoying a family holiday at Dawlish Warren beach in Devon when she fell ill with what seemed to be a common bug. Soon, her condition deteriorated, leading to hospitalization … Read More
‘Monster’ HS2 Project Shakes Residents’ Homes at Night as Council Demands Meaningful Benefits Friday, February 13, 2026 hs2 warwickshire waterorton coleshill construction disruption noise environment community infrastructure The Reform administration at Warwickshire County Council has called on HS2 to provide “monumental” benefits for communities enduring daily disruption from the massive construction project. Residents in Water Orton … Read More
Worst Areas for Air Pollution in the West Midlands Revealed Thursday, February 12, 2026 airpollution westmidlands pm25 publichealth environment pollutionmonitoring cleanair deprivation airquality urbanhealth New measures to combat the high levels of air pollution in the West Midlands are set to be introduced soon. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee will receive an update on the region’s … Read More
I visited ‘grim’ Birmingham park – and it could be the worst in the city Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham henrybarberpark flytipping rubbish litter dumping environment community seagulls pollution In Japan, the absence of bins encourages people to take their rubbish home. In Birmingham, however, the lack of bins has turned Henry Barber Park in Bordesley Green into a dumping ground. At one entrance, a pile of bin bags … Read More