The Midlands Property Hotspot Where Buyers Risk Losing Years Off Their Lives Monday, January 26, 2026 sandwell westmidlands lifeexpectancy property houseprices greetsgreen blackcountry commuting health westbromwich People relocate for many reasons, including upsizing, downsizing, or being closer to work and family. Yet, two recent studies reveal a startling paradox: a West Midlands town with the region’s lowest life expectancy has … Read More
Discover the Incredible Indoor Natural Play Barn Just 15 Minutes from Birmingham Tuesday, January 20, 2026 indoorplay familyfun sandwell forgemillfarm rarebreeds westbromwich children'sactivities picnicarea adventureplay parentapproved Opened in the summer of 2025, the purpose-built indoor natural play barn at Sandwell Forge Farm has quickly become a favorite spot for local families—and it’s only a 15-minute drive from Birmingham. Designed in response to … 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
Sandwell Council Housing Project Nearly £1M Over Budget Due to Unforeseen Challenges Wednesday, January 14, 2026 sandwell council housing tipton construction budget overspend regulations inflation environment A recent housing development project by Sandwell Council in Tipton has exceeded its original budget by nearly £1 million. The project, which delivered 18 new flats and bungalows on Beever Road off Toll End Road, was completed … Read More
West Midlands Housing Developers Push to Redefine Green Belt Land Tuesday, December 30, 2025 housing greenbelt planning development westmidlands sandwell policy greybelt urbanplanning labour The UK’s housing shortage remains a pressing issue, leaving many families displaced or stuck in temporary accommodation due to soaring rents and evictions. Local authorities face the difficult challenge of meeting housing … Read More
More Affordable Flats Planned for Former Day Centre Site in Rowley Regis Monday, December 29, 2025 rowleyregis sandwell housing flats affordablehousing familyhomes development librarysite demolition nhs A new planning application has been submitted for the construction of affordable flats on the former day centre and library site on Harvest Road, Rowley Regis. SWG Construction, in partnership with Sandwell Council, proposes … Read More