Tower Block Residents ‘Betrayed’ as Energy Bills Quadruple Overnight in Walsall Tuesday, November 18, 2025 walsall housing energy heatnetwork bills tenants prices regulation inflation utilities Residents of 16 tower blocks managed by Walsall Housing Group (WHG) are expressing anger and frustration after their energy bills suddenly increased up to four times overnight. The new charges, which took effect on October 1, … Read More
Luxury Five-Bedroom Solihull Home Approved Despite Planning Concerns Tuesday, November 18, 2025 solihull dorridge planning architecture housing development property council construction neighborhood A luxury five-bedroom house in Dorridge, Solihull, has been approved by planners, despite objections from local residents and expressed disappointment from planning officials. The proposal involves replacing an existing … Read More
NatWest Launches Shared Ownership Mortgages and Expands Borrowing Criteria to Support More Home Buyers Thursday, November 13, 2025 natwest mortgages sharedownership borrowing homeownership newbuilds interestonly loantovalue affordability housing NatWest has unveiled significant changes designed to help “as many customers as possible” step onto the property ladder. The prominent high street bank, with branches including those in Birmingham, has introduced … Read More
Walsall's Green Belt Faces Development for 2,300 New Homes Across Seven Major Projects Wednesday, November 12, 2025 walsall greenbelt housing development planning consultation aldridge bloxwich localplan regeneration Walsall Council is urging residents to participate in a consultation on a crucial draft local plan that will shape the borough’s housing future. This plan responds to government mandates requiring councils to meet set housing … Read More
Most Affluent Areas of the Midlands with Virtually No Poverty Monday, November 10, 2025 midlands westmidlands deprivation poverty affluence lichfield staffordshire birmingham housing wealth Several parts of the West Midlands have been identified as among the most affluent places in the country, where poverty is nearly non-existent. These upmarket towns and villages offer residents a comfortable lifestyle, free … Read More
Developer Proposes 200 Homes on Walsall Green Belt, Citing Grey Belt Status Monday, November 10, 2025 walsall housing greenbelt greybelt development affordable community planning realestate urbanexpansion Outline planning permission has been submitted to build up to 200 homes on a green belt site in Walsall. Developer St Philips aims to create a new housing estate off Chester Road in Streetly, adjacent to Planters Pacific … Read More