Walsall Council Leaders to Face Questions on Museum Plans, Fly-Tipping, and Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, February 24, 2026 walsall museum planning flytipping antisocial behaviour council enforcement potholes parking Walsall Council leaders are set to answer questions on ten pressing issues at the upcoming public meeting on Thursday, February 26, at 6pm at the Walsall Council House. Among the topics under scrutiny are the future of the … Read More
Birmingham Approves Demolition of Harborne Police Station Amid Affordable Housing Concerns Tuesday, February 24, 2026 birmingham harborne police development housing affordable planning demolition brownfield council Plans to demolish the former Harborne Police Station in Birmingham and replace it with new residential homes have been approved, sparking mixed reactions from local councillors. The site, located on Rose Road, will be … Read More
Wolverhampton HMO Rejection Over Crime Concerns Faces Upcoming Appeal Monday, February 23, 2026 wolverhampton hmo planning appeal crime community housing development safety council A proposal to transform a property on Woden Road, Wolverhampton, into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) was recently rejected by the City of Wolverhampton Council amid worries about heightened crime and … Read More
Aldridge Residents Rally Against Green Belt Housing Plans Amid Concerns Over Environment and Infrastructure Sunday, February 22, 2026 aldridge greenbelt housing development environment infrastructure planning community opposition walsall Residents of Aldridge are voicing strong opposition to planned developments proposing thousands of new homes on the town’s green belt. Their concerns extend beyond the environmental impact to worries about overcrowded roads, … Read More
Nearly 100 Homes Approved in Midland Village Despite Transport and Flooding Concerns Sunday, February 22, 2026 wombourne housing development transport flooding planning council bus affordable environment South Staffordshire Council has approved plans for 92 new homes on Pool House Road in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton, despite significant concerns from local residents about transport accessibility and flood risks. The … Read More
Smethwick Food Trailer Car Park Proposal Rejected After Government Inspector's Review Saturday, February 21, 2026 smethwick parking safety foodtrailer planning council appeal pedestrian inspection carpark A proposal to keep a food trailer stationed in a Smethwick car park has been denied following the dismissal of an appeal by a government planning inspector. Sandwell Council had previously rejected a request for temporary … Read More