People Power Triumphs Over HMO Plans in Birmingham During 2025 Sunday, December 28, 2025 hmo birmingham planning community objections petitions residents regulations housing mp “We’ve had enough.” This was the unanimous response from countless Birmingham residents each time a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) application was submitted in their neighborhoods during 2025. Communities rallied … Read More
Midlands’ Top Places to Live Revealed in 2025 Happy at Home Index Monday, December 22, 2025 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield happiness lifestyle living communities rightmove rankings residents A new study has revealed the best and worst places to live in the Midlands, based on the honest opinions of residents about their hometowns. The findings come from the 2025 Happy at Home Index compiled by property website … Read More
Midlands Towns Shine in Britain’s Best Places to Live Rankings Sunday, December 21, 2025 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield happiness towns britain skipton walsall rankings residents A Midlands town has been recognized as one of the best places to live in Britain, according to a recent survey where residents themselves rated their local areas. While studies ranking the best towns and cities are common, … Read More
Walsall Social Housing Tenants Face Quadrupled Heating Costs Amid Heat Network Changes Friday, December 5, 2025 walsall heating socialhousing gasprices heatnetwork tenants energycosts subsidy housinggroup residents Pensioners residing in two Walsall tower blocks are expressing outrage and feelings of neglect after their social landlord sharply increased heating and hot water charges overnight. The residents of Woodall and Hamilton … Read More
Why Energy Prices Have Quadrupled for Walsall Residents Friday, December 5, 2025 energy prices walsall heating bills residents supplier communal cost system Residents of Walsall have recently seen their energy bills skyrocket, with some now paying four times more than before. This drastic increase comes after the introduction of a new communal heating system that supplies heat … 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