Solihull Council Triumphs in Planning Appeals After Recent Setbacks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 solihull planning appeals inspectorate development council permitted extensions highwaysafety treeremoval Solihull Council is currently experiencing a welcome turnaround in its planning appeals record, securing five significant wins after a string of recent losses. These victories not only uphold the council’s planning decisions … Read More
West Midlands Police Update Most Wanted List with Five New Suspects Wednesday, May 20, 2026 westmidlands police mostwanted suspects crime appeals publicsafety lawenforcement investigation community West Midlands Police have recently updated their most wanted list, adding five new suspects sought in connection with several incidents across the region. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and provide any … Read More
Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
Revealed: Birmingham’s Bus Lane Fines Generate Over £8 Million as Appeals Nearly Half Successful Sunday, March 22, 2026 birmingham buslanes fines traffic enforcement appeals motoring penalties pcns roadsafety More than 200,000 drivers in Birmingham have faced bus lane fines, resulting in an astonishing revenue boost for Birmingham City Council over just two years. According to new data obtained via a Freedom of Information request … Read More
Solihull Council Spends Over £30,000 Defending Planning Appeals Saturday, January 10, 2026 solihull council planning appeals legal residents development inspectorate expenditure permits Solihull Council has spent more than £30,000 defending planning appeals from residents dissatisfied with rejected applications, according to recently released data. The 2024/25 financial year marked a surge in appeals, … Read More
Winners and Losers: Solihull Residents’ Appeals Against Rejected Plans in 2025 Saturday, December 27, 2025 solihull planning appeals council inspectorate development housing extensions decisions planninglaw The year 2025 proved to be a landmark period for Solihull residents who challenged the council’s planning decisions after facing rejection. Throughout the year, the Local Democracy Reporting Service tracked the journeys of … Read More