Controversial Druids Heath Regeneration Scheme Faces Potential Delays Amid Legal Challenge Thursday, January 15, 2026 druidsheath regeneration birmingham legalchallenge demolition community housing development council infrastructure Birmingham City Council has acknowledged that a legal challenge against the contentious Druids Heath regeneration project could lead to significant delays and reputational risks. The large-scale scheme, approved in October … Read More
Sandwell Council Housing Project Nearly £1M Over Budget Due to Unforeseen Challenges Wednesday, January 14, 2026 sandwell council housing tipton construction budget overspend regulations inflation environment A recent housing development project by Sandwell Council in Tipton has exceeded its original budget by nearly £1 million. The project, which delivered 18 new flats and bungalows on Beever Road off Toll End Road, was completed … Read More
Thousands of Complaints Highlight Crime and Neglect in Birmingham's 'Unsafe' Supported Accommodation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham supportedaccommodation housingcrisis crime council regulation tenants landlords housingbenefits vulnerability Residents in Birmingham have lodged over 6,000 complaints concerning crime, poor living conditions, and inadequate support within the city’s burgeoning ‘supported accommodation’ sector. This troubling … Read More
Dudley Council Seeks to Lift Regulatory Notice After £3m Spent on Housing Surveys Wednesday, January 14, 2026 dudley council housing survey safety compliance regulator homes inspection decency Dudley Council has formally requested the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to lift a Regulatory Notice that was imposed in April 2023. The notice was issued after the council self-reported serious lapses in meeting legal … Read More
Birmingham Council Plans to Sell Former Office Block Amid Financial Recovery Efforts Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham council assets financialcrisis equalpay propertysale erdington apartments budget recovery Birmingham City Council, currently grappling with a severe financial crisis, is preparing to sell a vacant four-storey office building near a high street to developers for conversion into residential apartments. This sale is … Read More
Buddhist Temple’s Community Hall Plans Rejected Over Parking Concerns Tuesday, January 13, 2026 buddhist community parking wolverhampton council hall planning rejection transport development The City of Wolverhampton Council has rejected a proposal from the Ambedkar Buddhist Centre to construct a new 150-square-metre community hall on Upper Zoar Street, citing insufficient parking provisions. The temple’s plan … Read More