Councillors to Advance Release of Walsall Green Belt Sites for Housing Saturday, July 18, 2026 walsall greenbelt housing localplan development planning consultation pelsall objections homes Walsall Council is preparing to endorse the release of multiple green belt sites for housing development as part of the latest Walsall Borough Local Plan. On July 22, cabinet members will meet to approve this updated plan, … 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
Leamington Spa Named Best Birmingham Commuter Town as Families Rush to Buy Homes Monday, July 6, 2026 commuter birmingham leamingtonspa property homes commute warwick solihull wolverhampton housing Leamington Spa has been named the top commuter town for Birmingham, as families compete to secure homes in this sought-after location. Known for its calm, leafy streets and lower crime rates, Leamington Spa offers the perfect … Read More
Sandwell Council Greenlights New Flats Adjacent to Upcoming Midlands Metro Station Thursday, June 25, 2026 sandwell housing flats metro tipton affordable homes development council shortage Sandwell Council has granted approval for a new housing development opposite the forthcoming Horseley Road metro station in Tipton, part of the long-delayed Midlands Metro extension from Wednesbury to Dudley. The joint … Read More
Totally Free or Affordable Ways Brits Can Keep Their Homes Cooler During a Heatwave Saturday, May 23, 2026 heatwave cooling ukhomes summer temperature climate homes diy costeffective comfort The UK is bracing for a sizzling heatwave this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar up to 33°C in some regions. This marks the year’s first significant heatwave, an increasingly common event as the climate warms, … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Speculative Applications for Children’s Homes in Solihull Thursday, April 23, 2026 children homes solihull planning safeguarding council care applications speculation councillors Concerns have been mounting over a significant rise in “speculative applications” to convert residential properties into children’s care homes across Solihull. Local Democracy Reporting Service has closely monitored numerous … Read More