Former Bank in Oldbury Town Centre to Become Six-Bed HMO Saturday, February 21, 2026 hmo oldbury heritage conversion listedbuilding barclays development sandwell residential architecture A prominent grade II listed building in Oldbury town centre is poised for transformation after standing empty since 2021. The former Barclays bank, located at the corner of Church Square and Birmingham Street, is the focus of … Read More
Councillors Approve £20m Plan for New Causeway Green Primary School and Pupil Relocation Tuesday, January 20, 2026 education sandwell oldbury school regeneration passivhaus sustainability infrastructure development community Sandwell Council has given the green light to a £20 million project to build a new Causeway Green Primary School in Oldbury. This state-of-the-art school will be part of the expansive Brandhall Village development, which also … Read More
Reclaim the Night Walk Unites Oldbury Against Gender-Based Violence Thursday, December 4, 2025 reclaim walk oldbury sandwell gender violence safety community awareness support Next week, the Black Country will come together for the Reclaim the Night walk, a powerful event aimed at challenging gender-based violence and promoting safety for women and girls in public spaces. Organized by the Safer … Read More
Midlands Homes Going Under the Hammer for £50K – With a Major Renovation Needed Monday, December 1, 2025 midlands auction property renovation investment blackcountry wednesbury oldbury smethwick development Three homes in the West Midlands are set to be auctioned next month, each with a guide price of just £50,000. Located in the Black Country, these properties have stood empty for decades and now present a unique opportunity … Read More
Oldbury Rape Inquiry Updates Amid Community Concerns Over Police Investigation Friday, November 28, 2025 oldbury rape investigation police community sikh federation hatecrime forensics cctv West Midlands Police have provided fresh information regarding the brutal rape attack in Oldbury, following widespread frustration over the ten-week-old investigation’s lack of progress in delivering justice for the … Read More
Objection Raised Over Late-Night Expansion of Oldbury’s Liam’s Lounge Wednesday, November 19, 2025 oldbury liam’slounge sandwell noise licensing nightlife policing residential disturbance shisha Police and local authorities have formally objected to Liam’s Lounge’s application to extend its operating hours in Oldbury. The Italian restaurant and shisha bar, situated on Causeway Green Road, has requested permission … Read More