The Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre in Smethwick, a community fixture for 125 years, is set to be demolished to pave the way for much-needed housing development. Sandwell Council announced its intention to flatten the aging …
A decision on whether to convert a five-bedroom house in Chester Road, Solihull, into a children’s care home is expected this week, as campaigners await the planning committee’s verdict. Willow Children’s Home has applied to …
Birmingham has introduced a new council spy car, a white Renault Kadjar, equipped with state-of-the-art technology to monitor and enforce parking regulations across the city. The Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) is tasked …
Traders in Dudley, West Midlands, are raising alarm over escalating crime that is keeping shoppers away and harming local businesses. Despite the recent opening of a new West Midlands Police headquarters nearby at Castlegate, …
Dudley borough is taking decisive steps to support its local pubs, as councillors have approved a plan aimed at helping these vital community venues survive tough economic times. On March 2, the full council voted in favour …
As Solihull prepares for a pivotal election on May 7, where all 51 council seats across 17 wards will be contested, the council leader Karen Grinsell is emphasizing the importance of an honest and responsible campaign. With …
Sandwell Council is moving forward with ambitious plans to create 50 new affordable flats by acquiring two key sites in Blackheath town centre. Working alongside affordable housing provider Cornerstone Housing, the council …
Residents of Solihull’s Barston village are growing increasingly concerned about the potential closure of Barston Bridge, a historic structure spanning the River Blythe, due to safety issues and lack of repair funding. Built …
Plans to build two five-bedroom houses on Barr Lakes Lane in Walsall’s protected conservation area have stirred significant controversy, with local experts and residents demanding that the decision be reconsidered by the …
A government planning inspector has upheld Wolverhampton City Council’s decision to reject applications to convert a six-bedroom family home on Codsall Road into a residential care facility for children. The council had twice …
Birmingham is set to introduce average speed cameras on more of its busy roads as part of an expanded effort to improve road safety across the city. City council officials have identified six new routes for the installation …
Solihull Council has announced an ambitious highways maintenance programme for the 2026-27 financial year, targeting resurfacing improvements across over 100 roads within the borough. The council oversees the upkeep of around …
Bristol Airport, in collaboration with North Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police, has introduced a robust new crackdown to address ongoing parking issues impacting local residents and travelers. This initiative …
Walsall Council leaders are set to answer questions on ten pressing issues at the upcoming public meeting on Thursday, February 26, at 6pm at the Walsall Council House. Among the topics under scrutiny are the future of the …
Plans to demolish the former Harborne Police Station in Birmingham and replace it with new residential homes have been approved, sparking mixed reactions from local councillors. The site, located on Rose Road, will be …