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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, with …
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 …
Starting in April 2028, approximately 165,000 homeowners in England will be subject to a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “Mansion Tax,” introduced by HMRC under the Labour Party government. This …
UK households equipped with smart meters now have a unique opportunity to receive free electricity during the May bank holiday weekend. Uswitch.com is offering to reimburse electricity usage between 8am and 4pm for up to …
If bustling Birmingham feels overwhelming, consider crossing the border into Staffordshire, where Lichfield offers a refreshing alternative. Recently crowned Staffordshire’s best place to live by lifestyle magazine Muddy …
A contentious housing development proposal in Balsall Common has officially cleared its final planning stage, moving forward despite vocal opposition from local residents. The plan, submitted by Elan Homes Holdings Ltd in …
Dudley Council has formally requested the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to lift a Regulatory Notice that was imposed in April 2023. The notice was issued after the council self-reported serious lapses in meeting legal …
If a new year means a fresh start in a new home, Warwickshire offers some of the best places to live within easy reach of Birmingham. Lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos has curated a list of the top eight locations in the …
Birmingham City Council has identified over a dozen sites within Sutton Coldfield’s Green Belt for potential housing development, despite ongoing delays in building on previously released land at Langley. Eight years after …
This winter, thousands of UK households are receiving free emergency energy-saving packs designed to help cut down on heating costs and keep homes warm. Known as Warm Home Packs, these kits contain essential items aimed at …
Walsall Council’s planning committee has refused three applications for children’s homes at 5 Highgate Close, 10 Grove Way, and 43 St Ives Road, despite planning officers recommending approval for each. The decision comes …