Sandwell

Friday, November 21, 2025 casino gambling bearwood crime publichealth sandwell nightlife licenses antisocial community

A high street casino in Bearwood has been granted permission to operate 24 hours a day, despite warnings from public health officials and West Midlands Police about the potential negative impact on the community. The Admiral … Read More

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

Monday, November 17, 2025 houseprices westmidlands birmingham propertymarket pricefall realestate rottonpark sandwell walsall westbromwich

House prices in several parts of the West Midlands have plunged by as much as £109,000 over a 12-month period, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The analysis compared median house prices … Read More

Sunday, November 16, 2025 parking residents dpd vans permits bearwood enforcement sandwell frustration street

Residents of Bearwood’s Wattis Road are growing increasingly frustrated as delivery vans from DPD have taken to parking overnight on their street, limiting spaces for local permit holders. On Wattis Road, motorists can … Read More

Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment

Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More