Hockley Heath Housing Estate Approved Despite Strong Local Opposition Friday, May 29, 2026 hockleyheath housing greenbelt solihull planning infrastructure development traffic community council Plans for a new housing estate in Hockley Heath have been approved, generating frustration among hundreds of local residents. The proposed development, set to encompass 99 homes on green belt land south of School Road, faced … Read More
Dudley Council Faces £18,000 Shortfall to Repair Mould-Damaged Home Built in 2017 Friday, May 29, 2026 dudley mould repairs damp housing council nhbc warranty awaabslaw housingrevenueaccount Dudley Council is set to spend almost £18,000 to fix damp and mould problems caused by latent construction defects in a council-owned property on Messiter Way, built just six years ago in 2017. The council initially received … Read More
Solihull Launches Weekly Food Waste Collection from 5 October Thursday, May 28, 2026 solihull foodwaste recycling environment sustainability council collection renewableenergy fertiliser wastemanagement Solihull Council has announced the official start date for its new weekly food waste collection service, set to begin on Monday, 5 October. This initiative aims to transform household food waste into renewable energy and … Read More
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
Liberal Democrat Leader Set to Become Birmingham City Council Head Amid Coalition Talks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham council politics coalition liberaldemocrats greens leadership localgovernment negotiations harmer The Liberal Democrat group leader on Birmingham City Council is emerging as the frontrunner to become the city’s next council leader, as talks continue behind closed doors to form a left-leaning coalition. Discussions between … Read More
Wolverhampton Council Leader’s Allowance Set to Increase by Over £1,100 Sunday, May 24, 2026 wolverhampton council allowance leadership opposition remuneration governance councillors politics localgovernment The leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, Cllr Stephen Simkins, is set to receive an increase of over £1,100 in his allowance this year. As the leader of the Labour-run council, Cllr Simkins will now earn a special … Read More