Inside the Plan to Build a Sainsbury’s Store in Sutton Coldfield Pub Car Park Sunday, November 30, 2025 sainsburys suttoncoldfield planning greenbelt development supermarket conveniencestore aldridgeroad walsall urbanplanning Sainsbury’s is set to try again with a new bid to build a convenience store in the car park of the Farmer John’s pub on Aldridge Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. This marks the supermarket’s third attempt to gain approval … Read More
Chaos in Over-55s Residential Block Escalates Amid Ongoing Neighbourly Dispute Saturday, November 29, 2025 dispute assault seniors housing anti-social walsall police investigation community conflict Newmore Gardens, an over-55s residential complex in Walsall, has become the epicentre of a bitter dispute between neighbours that has persisted for over two years. The situation dramatically escalated in recent months, with … Read More
Walsall Wood Landfill’s Proposed Four-Year Extension Sparks Concern Over Persistent Stench Thursday, November 27, 2025 walsall landfill odour environment planning enovert pollution community health regulation A decision is imminent regarding an application to extend the operation of the Highfields South Landfill in Walsall Wood for an additional four years. The current permission, granted to site operator Enovert, is set to expire … Read More
Decision Due on Walsall College Plans for Former Department Store This Week Wednesday, November 26, 2025 walsall college redevelopment education planning departmentstore saddlerscentre learning community regeneration Walsall Council is set to decide this Thursday, November 27, on ambitious plans to transform the former Marks and Spencer department store on Park Street into a new Adult Learning Centre for Walsall College. The 1970s … Read More
Rooftop Street Food Venue Seeks Approval After Sudden Closure Monday, November 24, 2025 walsall streetfood rooftop planning safety leisure economy conservation jobs venue Plans have been submitted for the reopening of a rooftop street food venue in Walsall, which was abruptly closed last month due to operating without planning permission. The Rooftop Food Court launched earlier this year atop … Read More
Tower Block Residents ‘Betrayed’ as Energy Bills Quadruple Overnight in Walsall Tuesday, November 18, 2025 walsall housing energy heatnetwork bills tenants prices regulation inflation utilities Residents of 16 tower blocks managed by Walsall Housing Group (WHG) are expressing anger and frustration after their energy bills suddenly increased up to four times overnight. The new charges, which took effect on October 1, … Read More