Campaigners are urging that a contentious planning appeal concerning two five-bedroom houses on Barr Lakes Lane in Walsall be conducted as a public inquiry rather than behind closed doors. Bob Winkle, chairman of Beacon …
Roger Harmer and Julien Pritchard, the newly appointed leader and deputy leader of Birmingham City Council, have highlighted two critical measures they believe are essential to tackling the city’s ongoing housing crisis. As …
Birmingham City Council has announced the removal of Sutton Coldfield Green Belt land from its proposed housing and industrial development plans, responding directly to widespread community opposition. Last December, the …
Refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have voiced deep concerns about the city’s future in light of what they see as shifting attitudes and increasingly divisive politics. The unease comes after Birmingham Reform …
Birmingham City Council has been found guilty of failing to manage serious mice infestations in two separate council flats. Magistrates described the conditions as “disgusting” and issued abatement orders requiring the …
Birmingham City Council faces serious allegations over its handling of housing benefits in the controversial “supported exempt accommodation” sector. Councillors accuse the council’s housing benefits team of being a “soft …
Investment leaders have emphasized the need for stricter and more efficient delivery of major projects in the West Midlands to guarantee they meet their deadlines. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Investment …
Andy Burnham, the new Labour Party leader, has indicated that rent controls are under serious consideration as a means to ease financial pressures facing renters in England. Speaking shortly after becoming Prime Minister, …
For over 160 years, the Rackhams building has stood as a prominent landmark in Birmingham city centre. Following the closure of House of Fraser on June 25, 2026, a new chapter is set to begin for this historic site. …
Birmingham’s recently formed council leadership has made two urgent requests to the incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, centered on addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. Council leader Roger Harmer (Liberal …
Plans have been unveiled for a major new neighbourhood in the West Midlands, featuring 970 new homes. This significant urban extension aims to address the growing housing demand in the region while enhancing community …
Walsall Council has turned down plans to convert the long-closed Walsall Wood Library into residential apartments. The library, located on Coppice Road, has remained shut since 2017 and was auctioned by the council in 2020 …
Planners have approved detailed plans for more than 200 new homes as part of the Mell Square regeneration project in Solihull, despite ongoing concerns about limited parking provisions. The reserved matters application …
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, …
Four prominent banks—Nationwide, Barclays, Virgin Money, and the Co-operative Bank—have recently increased their mortgage rates, delivering an unwelcome blow to borrowers across the UK. The new rates took effect Thursday, …