Homeowners Face Potential £1,000 Costs to Comply with UK Driveway Regulations Saturday, May 23, 2026 driveways drainage flooding permeable regulations uk environment construction homeowners costs Homeowners with driveways in the UK may face bills of up to £1,000 if they do not comply with specific driveway regulations, according to experts from the home improvement quotation platform WhatCost. These rules primarily … Read More
Solihull Taxpayers Face Bill After Government Inspector Overturns Millionaire’s Row Boundary Wall Refusal Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull planning appeal boundary wall gate drainage housing inspector council Solihull taxpayers may once again bear the cost following a government inspector’s decision to overturn a local council’s refusal of a boundary wall and gate at a high-value property in Lovelace Avenue, a sought-after street … Read More
Drivers Face £590 Charges Amid Birmingham's Pothole Crisis Friday, March 20, 2026 potholes birmingham rac roads drainage vehicle repair council damage transport Drivers in Birmingham and across the UK are facing hefty repair bills due to a surge in pothole-related damage. The RAC has issued a stark warning after a significant rise in pothole-related breakdowns was reported last … Read More
The Hidden Crisis in Birmingham’s Sewers: Why Blockages Are Getting Worse Every Year Monday, December 22, 2025 sewage blockages pollution birmingham water hygiene fatbergs environment sanitation drainage From a small metal walkway above the Minworth sewage treatment plant, the smell is unmistakable—a grim wave of odour rising from the murky brown water flowing in from Birmingham and the Black Country. This massive facility … Read More
Planners Reject Proposed Housing Estate in Hockley Heath Citing Flooding Concerns Tuesday, December 16, 2025 hockleyheath solihull planning flooding greenbelt housing development infrastructure drainage floodrisk Solihull planners have refused a proposal to build 80 homes in the village of Hockley Heath, responding to significant flooding concerns raised by local residents. The Roscon Group had sought outline planning permission to … Read More
Around 10 Tonnes of Debris Removed Daily from Birmingham’s Sewer System Tuesday, November 25, 2025 sewer cleanup blockages birmingham severntrent drainage debris environment infrastructure maintenance Birmingham’s underground sewer system is undergoing a major cleanup as workers remove an average of 10 tonnes of debris each day. Severn Trent teams are extracting wet wipes, nappies, and other non-flushable items that have … Read More