Winners and Losers: Solihull Residents’ Appeals Against Rejected Plans in 2025 Saturday, December 27, 2025 solihull planning appeals council inspectorate development housing extensions decisions planninglaw The year 2025 proved to be a landmark period for Solihull residents who challenged the council’s planning decisions after facing rejection. Throughout the year, the Local Democracy Reporting Service tracked the journeys of … Read More
How Birmingham’s Golden Eagle Rock Venue Became a City Centre Car Park Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham goldeneagle rockvenue heritage demolition musichistory citycentre planning development landmark Birmingham has seen many of its grand pubs fall to demolition, replaced by uninspiring developments. But the transformation of The Golden Eagle on Hill Street stings more deeply for its former patrons and music lovers alike. … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Most Sought-After Estate Where House Prices Have More Than Doubled in a Year Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham fiveways edgbaston calthorpe property realestate houseprices conservation housing development Nestled near the western edge of Birmingham city centre, the Five Ways South and Calthorpe Park area has emerged as Birmingham’s most coveted residential neighbourhood, with house prices soaring by an astonishing 112% over … Read More
‘Significant Step Forward’ for Ambitious Kingshurst Regeneration Project Thursday, December 18, 2025 kingshurst regeneration solihull council housing community construction development health planning Senior Solihull councillors have given their support to the next phase of the ambitious regeneration of Kingshurst village centre, marking a crucial milestone in the project’s progress. The large-scale revitalisation received … Read More
Lidl's Bilston Store to be Rebuilt with Modern Facilities Following Council Approval Thursday, December 18, 2025 lidl bilston wolverhampton supermarket development planning regeneration parking retail construction Lidl has received approval from the City of Wolverhampton Council to demolish its outdated Bilston High Street store and construct a new, modern supermarket. The current store has been described by Lidl as “poor quality and … Read More
Fresh Drive-Thru Plans Submitted Near West Brom's Hawthorns Tuesday, December 16, 2025 kfc drivethru westbromwich hawthorns sandwell fastfood development planning jobs evcharging Plans for a new KFC drive-thru have been submitted to Sandwell Council, proposing a fast-food restaurant opposite West Bromwich Albion’s home ground, The Hawthorns. This new application comes after previously approved plans … Read More