The first Cold Weather Payments of the season are being deposited into the bank accounts of over 1.5 million households across the UK. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is distributing £25 or £50 payments as part of …
Birmingham City Council has acknowledged that a legal challenge against the contentious Druids Heath regeneration project could lead to significant delays and reputational risks. The large-scale scheme, approved in October …
Digbeth, once Birmingham’s industrial heartland, has been recognised as one of the best places to live in the city for 2026. Known for its transformation from a hub of industry to a creative and cultural hotspot, Digbeth now …
A recent housing development project by Sandwell Council in Tipton has exceeded its original budget by nearly £1 million. The project, which delivered 18 new flats and bungalows on Beever Road off Toll End Road, was completed …
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 …
A new Lidl supermarket planned for Wolverhampton has been authorized to sell alcohol after local public health officials retracted their earlier objections. The store will occupy the former Gills sausage factory and abattoir …
Walsall Council planners are preparing to make a final decision on a proposal to transform the former Falcon Inn on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Planning officers have …
The years-long debate over Solihull Council’s ambitious housing plan has taken an unexpected turn following a recent letter from the government. Solihull’s local plan, a crucial document that guides planning decisions once …
Worcestershire, a picturesque county within easy reach of Birmingham, has been celebrated in Muddy Stilettos’ new 2026 guide highlighting the best places to live. The guide focuses on family-friendly communities, considering …
In 2025, one of the West Midlands' most affluent towns, Solihull, witnessed a significant decline in average house prices, with values dropping by over £25,000. This dramatic fall places Solihull fourth on the national list …
Walsall Council’s cabinet members are set to face detailed questioning on seven critical issues at the first full council meeting of 2026. Key discussions will span housing developments, litter control, the status of the new …
A new proposal could transform a former chapel and schoolhouse garden in Brownhills into five modern flats. Azid Gungah has submitted a planning application to Walsall Council to develop the green space adjacent to United …
Just a short 12-minute drive west from Birmingham city centre lies Rotton Park, a suburb drawing growing attention as local housing dynamics echo the challenges seen in London. Despite a dramatic 31.1% drop in average …
Nestled within Birmingham’s upscale Edgbaston area, the tree-lined Frederick Road is home to grand houses, manicured gardens, and gated driveways—a perfect picture of suburban tranquility just minutes from the city centre. …
Worcester City Council has refused planning permission for a two-bedroom detached house proposed alongside 24 Avon Road. The council described the development as an example of “overdevelopment,” stressing the importance of …