Walsall Green Belt Faces Pressure with Plans for Thousands of New Homes Tuesday, June 30, 2026 walsall greenbelt housing development planning council taylorwimpey infrastructure community environmentalimpact Proposals for a new housing estate in Walsall have emerged through an Environmental Impact Assessment application recently submitted to the council. Developer Taylor Wimpey aims to build up to 600 homes on agricultural land … Read More
Solihull Air Quality Praised Amid Rising Concerns Over Pollutant-Linked Deaths Tuesday, June 30, 2026 solihull airquality pollution nitrogendioxide mortality health environment council climate publichealth Solihull’s air quality has received commendation for showing overall improvement, but concerns remain regarding a rise in deaths linked to air pollution. The borough’s long-term plan continues to focus on reducing harmful … Read More
Why Plans to Tackle Unauthorised Traveller Camps in Birmingham Have Been Axed Sunday, June 28, 2026 birmingham travellers encampments unauthorised council temporarysites communities planning policy localgovernment Birmingham City Council’s proposals to establish designated temporary sites for travellers have been scrapped, despite a growing number of unauthorised traveller encampments across the city. The move comes amid concerns about … Read More
New Shirley Entertainment Venue Faces Challenges Over Alcohol Licence Saturday, June 27, 2026 shirley entertainment alcohol licence parkgate leisure safety objections council security A new entertainment venue is set to open in Shirley, but its owners are facing challenges in securing a licence to sell alcohol. Applicant Nilesh Pandit has submitted plans to transform unit 18 at Parkgate Shopping Centre, … Read More
Elmdon Children’s Care Home Approved Despite Councillors’ Calls for Delay Saturday, June 27, 2026 elmdon solihull childcare planning council councillors carehome parksafety community approval A proposed children’s care home in Elmdon received planning approval despite councillors’ appeals to postpone the decision for further scrutiny. At Solihull Council’s planning committee meeting, the application to convert a … Read More
Calls Grow to Publish Report on Dudley Council’s Failed Leisure Centre Sale Saturday, June 27, 2026 dudley council leisurecentre audit governance transparency wellingtonroad grantthornton report investigation Councillors in Dudley are urging the local authority to publish a report detailing the failed sale of a former leisure centre, calling for the findings to be debated openly rather than behind closed doors. The dispute centers … Read More