'It's a Disgrace': Great Barr Residents Oppose 850-Home Development on Green Belt Land Sunday, July 12, 2026 greatbarr greenbelt walsall housing development environment community opposition planning conservation Residents living adjacent to the proposed 850-home development in Great Barr have voiced strong opposition, describing the plans as “a disgrace.” The proposed housing project would take place on protected green belt land in … Read More
NatWest Commits £250 Million to Boost Affordable Housing in Four English Regions Sunday, July 12, 2026 natwest mtvh housing affordablehousing investment england development sustainability socialhousing regeneration NatWest has announced a major £250 million investment to support Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) in delivering affordable housing across four key regions in England: London, the South East, East Midlands, and East … Read More
Decision Imminent on Balsall Common HS2 Development for Nearly 1,000 New Homes Sunday, July 12, 2026 balsallcommon hs2 housing development solihullcouncil planning homes infrastructure approval community The future of a major housing development in Balsall Common hangs in the balance as Solihull Council prepares to consider the outline planning application for 970 new homes. This significant project, linked to the HS2 … Read More
‘Green belt is green belt’ say residents next to huge housing development in Walsall Sunday, July 12, 2026 greenbelt housing development conservation walsall community planning opposition traffic environment Residents living adjacent to a proposed 850-home development in Great Barr, Walsall, have voiced significant concerns over the plans to build on 42 hectares of green belt land. Developer IM Land and Walton Homes recently … Read More
Lidl Accelerates Plans to Demolish Former Harborne Day Centre for New Store Thursday, July 9, 2026 lidl harborne demolition development supermarket community quinton jobs consultation traffic Lidl has fast-tracked its plans to demolish the former Harborne Day Care Centre, following a proposal submitted earlier this year. The site, previously owned by Birmingham City Council, was closed and sold off last year, … Read More
Birmingham City Council Approves Plans for New Lidl Store Replacing 29-Year-Old Wickes Thursday, July 9, 2026 lidl birmingham hallgreen supermarket development planning demolition jobs landscaping breeam Birmingham City Council has approved plans for a new Lidl supermarket to replace the 29-year-old Wickes DIY store on Stratford Road in Hall Green. The proposed development includes demolishing the existing store to make way … Read More