Quinton Residents Rally to Protect Beloved Tree-Lined Open Space from Auction Wednesday, July 15, 2026 quinton calthorpe greenspace community auction conservation residents recreation environment edgbaston Residents of Quinton are expressing strong concerns over plans to sell a cherished tree-lined recreation space, often described as an ‘oasis of calm’, slated for auction this September by the Calthorpe Estate. … Read More
Major UK Travel Firm Global Vision International Collapses, Cancelling All Bookings Tuesday, July 14, 2026 travel liquidation uk gvi voluntourism gapyear conservation cancellation refund students Global Vision International (GVI), a prominent UK-based travel company renowned for conservation and voluntourism placements worldwide, has announced its sudden closure and liquidation after 28 years in business. This … Read More
'It's a Disgrace': Great Barr Residents Oppose 850-Home Development on Green Belt Land Sunday, July 12, 2026 greatbarr greenbelt walsall housing development environment community opposition planning conservation Residents living adjacent to the proposed 850-home development in Great Barr have voiced strong opposition, describing the plans as “a disgrace.” The proposed housing project would take place on protected green belt land in … Read More
‘Green belt is green belt’ say residents next to huge housing development in Walsall Sunday, July 12, 2026 greenbelt housing development conservation walsall community planning opposition traffic environment Residents living adjacent to a proposed 850-home development in Great Barr, Walsall, have voiced significant concerns over the plans to build on 42 hectares of green belt land. Developer IM Land and Walton Homes recently … Read More
Popular Birmingham Pub Refurbishment Approved Amid Hospitality Challenges Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham pub refurbishment hospitality harborne brewery conservation community planning eventspace Plans to refurbish The New Inn, a beloved pub in Birmingham’s Harborne district, have been approved by local planners amidst concerns about the struggling hospitality sector. Joule’s Brewery acquired The New Inn in May … Read More
Gardeners Warned of Severe Penalties for Hedge Trimming in July Monday, July 6, 2026 hedges birdnesting wildlife law gardening fines penalties conservation plants safety Gardeners and homeowners are being cautioned that trimming hedges from April through August, especially in July, can result in serious legal consequences, including unlimited fines or even imprisonment. Under the Wildlife and … Read More