Major Milestones Across the Midlands in 2025: What You Need to Know Saturday, January 3, 2026 midlands 2025 development economy infrastructure innovation community education environment progress 2025 has been a year of significant developments across the Midlands, showcasing the region’s resilience, innovation, and growth. While news cycles often highlight challenges, it’s essential to recognize the positive strides … Read More
Proposal to Convert Family Home into Five-Bedroom HMO in Castle Vale Wednesday, December 31, 2025 hmo castlevale planning housing accommodation rental development regeneration birmingham community A planning application has been submitted to transform a four-bedroom semi-detached house on Morar Close, Castle Vale, into a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). This residential property, featuring front and … Read More
Regeneration Drives Dudley Council’s Vision for 2026 Amid Financial Recovery Wednesday, December 31, 2025 dudley regeneration council finance infrastructure transport socialcare tax development sports sport The word “regeneration” is poised to dominate discussions at Dudley Council in 2026, reflecting a year of significant development and continued financial restructuring. After narrowly averting bankruptcy in early … Read More
West Midlands Housing Developers Push to Redefine Green Belt Land Tuesday, December 30, 2025 housing greenbelt planning development westmidlands sandwell policy greybelt urbanplanning labour The UK’s housing shortage remains a pressing issue, leaving many families displaced or stuck in temporary accommodation due to soaring rents and evictions. Local authorities face the difficult challenge of meeting housing … Read More
More Affordable Flats Planned for Former Day Centre Site in Rowley Regis Monday, December 29, 2025 rowleyregis sandwell housing flats affordablehousing familyhomes development librarysite demolition nhs A new planning application has been submitted for the construction of affordable flats on the former day centre and library site on Harvest Road, Rowley Regis. SWG Construction, in partnership with Sandwell Council, proposes … Read More
Five Major Developments Poised to Transform Birmingham Neighbourhoods Forever Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham regeneration development bullring druidsheath sportsquarter thepowerhouse digbeth phoenixyard northfield sport Birmingham is on the brink of transformative change, with five landmark schemes approved in 2025 that promise to reshape communities from Digbeth to Druids Heath. In the city center, the demolition of the Bull Ring Indoor … Read More