Historic Bearwood Club Set for Housing Transformation Despite Parking Worries Tuesday, December 2, 2025 bearwood housing development parking community jazz redevelopment corks smethwick planning The century-old Corks Social Club in Bearwood, Smethwick, a former working men’s club and community hub, is set to be transformed into new housing despite concerns over parking. Tusq Construction’s redevelopment plan, … Read More
Wildlife Trust Urges Rejection of 115-Home Development on Walsall Green Belt Monday, December 1, 2025 walsall greenbelt wildlife development housing conservation biodiversity planning ecology inquiry The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust has issued a strong call to refuse plans for a 115-home development on Walsall’s cherished green belt at Longwood Lane. The trust warns that approving the project would be a … Read More
Inside the Plan to Build a Sainsbury’s Store in Sutton Coldfield Pub Car Park Sunday, November 30, 2025 sainsburys suttoncoldfield planning greenbelt development supermarket conveniencestore aldridgeroad walsall urbanplanning Sainsbury’s is set to try again with a new bid to build a convenience store in the car park of the Farmer John’s pub on Aldridge Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. This marks the supermarket’s third attempt to gain approval … Read More
Planning Inspector Rejects Proposal for New Four-Bedroom Home in Solihull Sunday, November 30, 2025 planning housing solihull appeal development residents council inspectorate architecture opposition A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to build a new four-bedroom detached house on a green space at the corner of Whitefields Crescent, Solihull, following strong opposition from local residents who argued it would … Read More
State Pensioners Advised to Withdraw £100 Initially to Avoid Emergency Tax Thursday, November 27, 2025 pension tax hmrc retirement finance drawdown emergencytax withdrawal taxrefund planning State pensioners planning to start withdrawing their pensions are being advised to take a small initial withdrawal of around £100. This approach helps avoid being taxed at a higher emergency rate on their first pension … Read More
Walsall Wood Landfill’s Proposed Four-Year Extension Sparks Concern Over Persistent Stench Thursday, November 27, 2025 walsall landfill odour environment planning enovert pollution community health regulation A decision is imminent regarding an application to extend the operation of the Highfields South Landfill in Walsall Wood for an additional four years. The current permission, granted to site operator Enovert, is set to expire … Read More