Homes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 dudley council housing survey safety compliance regulator homes inspection decency

Dudley Council has formally requested the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to lift a Regulatory Notice that was imposed in April 2023. The notice was issued after the council self-reported serious lapses in meeting legal … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 warwickshire housing homes markettowns villages affordability commuting community historic lifestyle

If a new year means a fresh start in a new home, Warwickshire offers some of the best places to live within easy reach of Birmingham. Lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos has curated a list of the top eight locations in the … Read More

Thursday, December 4, 2025 suttoncoldfield greenbelt housing development planning birmingham localplan consultation greybelt homes

Birmingham City Council has identified over a dozen sites within Sutton Coldfield’s Green Belt for potential housing development, despite ongoing delays in building on previously released land at Langley. Eight years after … Read More

Friday, November 7, 2025 energy efficiency winter homes heating costs warmth savings council pack

This winter, thousands of UK households are receiving free emergency energy-saving packs designed to help cut down on heating costs and keep homes warm. Known as Warm Home Packs, these kits contain essential items aimed at … Read More

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 walsall children homes planning parking highways safety appeals council refusal

Walsall Council’s planning committee has refused three applications for children’s homes at 5 Highgate Close, 10 Grove Way, and 43 St Ives Road, despite planning officers recommending approval for each. The decision comes … Read More