Bearwood Dentist Resubmits Proposal to Expand Surgery and Reduce NHS Waiting Times Wednesday, June 24, 2026 dentistry nhs sandwell bearwood expansion planning healthcare appointments privacy council A dentist in Bearwood has put forward a revised plan to extend his dental surgery after initial proposals were rejected due to privacy and design concerns. Complete Dental, located on Bearwood Road, Smethwick, originally … Read More
Birmingham’s New Leaders Face Pressure to Protect Libraries Amid Erdington Roof Repair Delays Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham libraries erdington repairs conservative community council delays heritage investment Birmingham’s newly appointed council leaders are under mounting pressure to safeguard the city’s libraries, following significant delays to crucial repair work at Erdington Library. The facility, which temporarily closed … Read More
Birmingham Council Cancels Traveller Site Pilot Amid Rise in Unauthorised Encampments Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham council travellers encampments pilot negotiatedstopping community unauthorised sites programme Birmingham Council has officially withdrawn its pilot programme for a ‘negotiated stopping’ scheme designed to provide temporary sites for the travelling community. The decision follows a significant increase in … Read More
Council Urges Households to Rethink Waste Disposal Amid 38C Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave waste newforest council bincollection foodwaste temperature metoffice ukweather publichealth As the UK faces soaring temperatures reaching up to 38°C, New Forest District Council has released urgent advice to local residents regarding rubbish disposal during the heatwave. To help manage hygiene and safety concerns, … Read More
Sandwell Reform UK Councillor Reapplies for Planning Permission for Unauthorised Café Tuesday, June 23, 2026 planning cafe sandwell reformuk councillor oldbury permission council localbusiness election A newly-elected Sandwell councillor has re-submitted a planning application for a café he opened without permission two years ago. Ritchie Massey, a Reform UK councillor appointed as cabinet member for adult services, health, … Read More
Proposal to Convert Former Shirley Solicitors' Office into New Dental Practice – Solihull Planning Update Tuesday, June 23, 2026 solihull shirley planning dentistry development stratfordroad council application clinic conversion A recent planning application submitted to Solihull Council proposes converting the former Sydney Mitchell Solicitors’ office into a dental practice. The applicant, Dr. Parekh, has applied for a certificate of lawful … Read More