Sandwell Council Housing Project Nearly £1M Over Budget Due to Unforeseen Challenges Wednesday, January 14, 2026 sandwell council housing tipton construction budget overspend regulations inflation environment A recent housing development project by Sandwell Council in Tipton has exceeded its original budget by nearly £1 million. The project, which delivered 18 new flats and bungalows on Beever Road off Toll End Road, was completed … Read More
Dudley Council Seeks to Lift Regulatory Notice After £3m Spent on Housing Surveys 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
New Lidl Supermarket in Wolverhampton Granted Alcohol Licence After Public Health Withdrawal Tuesday, January 13, 2026 lidl wolverhampton alcohol licence supermarket publichealth housing redevelopment jobs licensing A new Lidl supermarket planned for Wolverhampton has been authorized to sell alcohol after local public health officials retracted their earlier objections. The store will occupy the former Gills sausage factory and abattoir … Read More
Planners Set to Decide on Conversion of Former Willenhall Pub into 10-Bed HMO Tuesday, January 13, 2026 willenhall hmo planning development walsall council falconinn housing community petition Walsall Council planners are preparing to make a final decision on a proposal to transform the former Falcon Inn on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Planning officers have … Read More
New Government Letter Sparks Fresh Developments in Solihull Council’s Housing Plan Saga Monday, January 12, 2026 solihull housing greenbelt localplan planning government consultation development council policy The years-long debate over Solihull Council’s ambitious housing plan has taken an unexpected turn following a recent letter from the government. Solihull’s local plan, a crucial document that guides planning decisions once … Read More
The Eight Best Places to Live in Worcestershire in 2026 Sunday, January 11, 2026 worcestershire bewdley bretforton broadway bromsgrove malvern ombersley tenbury upton housing Worcestershire, a picturesque county within easy reach of Birmingham, has been celebrated in Muddy Stilettos’ new 2026 guide highlighting the best places to live. The guide focuses on family-friendly communities, considering … Read More