Solihull Planners Reject Children’s Home Proposal in Olton Over Highway Safety Concerns Wednesday, January 14, 2026 solihull olton childrenshome planning highways trafficsafety localopposition councildecision residential development Solihull planners have rejected a proposal to convert a house on Dene Court Road in Olton into a children’s home. The application, submitted by Aqib Nawaz Nawaz in September to accommodate two children aged 11 to 17, faced … Read More
Inside Birmingham's Rotton Park: Understanding a 31% Drop in House Prices in 2025 Saturday, January 3, 2026 birmingham rottonpark housingmarket propertyprices hmos realestate crime residential regeneration rentalmarket Nestled in Birmingham, Rotton Park is traditionally a leafy, residential area boasting large homes and spacious gardens—a scene that should appeal to many homebuyers in 2025. Yet, recent data reveals that house prices here … Read More
Drivers Urged to Know These 10 Key Facts as 20mph Speeding Fines Increase Saturday, December 13, 2025 speeding fines 20mph midlands roadsafety residential traffic police enforcement motorists Drivers across the Midlands have been surprised to receive speeding fines even though they were travelling at less than 30mph. These penalties are primarily being issued to those exceeding the 20mph speed limits that are … 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