Government Inspector Overrules Sandwell Council, Approves New Homes on West Midlands ‘Landslip’ Estate Thursday, July 2, 2026 cradleyheath landslide dunedinhomes sandwellcouncil planningappeal housingdevelopment privacy conservation urbanplanning westmidlands More homes are set to be built on a Cradley Heath estate affected by landslides after a government planning inspector overturned Sandwell Council’s rejection. Dunedin Homes sought to add six new houses to their existing … Read More
New Hosepipe Ban in Kent Imposes £1,000 Fines for Car Washing Starting July Monday, June 29, 2026 hosepipe ban kent water drought conservation southeastwater fines droughtgroup heatwave Starting July 3, households in nine regions across Kent will face £1,000 fines if caught washing their cars using hosepipes, as South East Water enforces a new hosepipe ban this summer. The ban prohibits the use of … Read More
Birmingham’s The Woodman Named One of the UK’s Most Beautiful Pubs for Conservation Excellence Sunday, June 28, 2026 pub heritage conservation restoration birmingham architecture camra historicengland hospitality community The Woodman, a historic pub nestled in Digbeth, Birmingham, has been honoured with the Historic England Conservation Award at CAMRA’s prestigious Pub Design Awards. This accolade recognises the pub’s outstanding commitment to … Read More
Council Update on Preservation Efforts for Birmingham’s Deteriorating City Centre Landmark Monday, June 22, 2026 birmingham landmark heritage preservation methodistcentralhall historic restoration architecture conservation tourism Birmingham City Council has issued an update on ongoing efforts to safeguard the crumbling Grade II-listed Methodist Central Hall, a historic landmark in Corporation Street, after campaigners raised alarms about its risk of … Read More
Dudley Council Rejects Controversial HMO Conversion in Brierley Hill Wednesday, June 17, 2026 dudley brierleyhill hmo conservation planning victorian architecture housing council development Dudley Council planners have rejected a contentious proposal to convert a vacant office building in Brierley Hill into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The site, located between High Street and Albion Street, … Read More
Tamworth Castle Undergoes £1.9m Restoration in Largest Modern-Era Conservation Effort Tuesday, June 16, 2026 tamworth castle restoration heritage conservation midlands archaeology funding historic preservation Tamworth Castle, a cherished Midland landmark with nearly a millennium of history, is currently undergoing its most extensive restoration in recent times, supported by a £1.9 million funding package. The project, led by … Read More