The Poshest Town in the Midlands: Just 15 Minutes from Birmingham Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham bromsgrove midlands wealth deprivation property housing commuter westmidlands poverty Birmingham is often highlighted for its significant levels of deprivation. A recent study revealed that the six poorest areas in England are all located within the city, with thousands of children affected by poverty. … Read More
Renters Targeted by Rental Scams: Upfront Fees Paid for Non-Existent Homes Monday, May 25, 2026 rental scam fraud renters students housing westmercia upfront hmrc accommodation Renters are being warned about a growing rental fraud in which scammers demand upfront fees for properties that either don’t exist or have already been let. West Mercia Police have highlighted that this deception is … Read More
Solihull MP Opposes Knowle Green Belt Housing Development Monday, May 25, 2026 solihull knowle greenbelt housing development affordablehousing richborough saqibbhatti conservation community Saqib Bhatti, the Member of Parliament for Solihull, has firmly opposed the proposed housing development on green belt land in Knowle. Developer Richborough Estates intends to build 300 homes on this site, with half of the … Read More
Living in limbo: A Birmingham tenant’s seven-month stay at a Travelodge due to rat infestation and sewer issues Sunday, May 24, 2026 housing infestation birmingham travelodge disrepair tenant council sewer rat temporary A 28-year-old tenant of Birmingham City Council has been forced to live in a Travelodge hotel for almost seven months after a severe rat infestation and a live sewer manhole were discovered in her flat’s bedroom. The … Read More
New Residential Development Planned for Former Black Country Police Station Sunday, May 24, 2026 oldbury blackcountry policestation flats sandwell redevelopment housing westmidlands conversion regeneration Plans have been approved to convert the former Oldbury Police Station on Stone Street into a housing development comprising six flats. Sandwell Council gave the green light for the project, which is spearheaded by BSSO … Read More
New Flats and Crucial Repairs Planned for Wolverhampton Paint Shop Site Sunday, May 24, 2026 wolverhampton redevelopment flats refurbishment dulux chapelash planning housing renovation royalquarter A section of the historic Dulux Decorator Centre in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, is set for redevelopment that will bring new flats and essential renovations to the building. A planning application submitted to the City of … Read More