Government Inspector Overturns Solihull Council’s Refusal, Labels It ‘Unreasonable’ Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull planning council extension appeal inspector costs unreasonable knowle housing A government planning inspector has once again overruled Solihull Council, deeming the authority’s decision to refuse a home extension application “unreasonable.” This marks another costly setback for the council and a … Read More
Future of Sedgley Health Centre Secured with Dudley Council’s £1.85m Purchase of Ladies Walk Saturday, May 2, 2026 sedgley dudley healthcentre ladieswalk council housing police investment nhs saving The future of Sedgley’s Ladies Walk health centre, once threatened with closure, has been secured following Dudley Council’s strategic purchase of the building for £1.85 million. This move not only safeguards existing NHS … Read More
Birmingham City Council Ordered to Compensate Homeless Father and Newborn Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham homelessness council compensation housing ombudsman father newborn localgovernment socialservices Birmingham City Council has been held accountable by the Housing Ombudsman for failing to adequately support a homeless father and his newborn child. The council neglected its duty to provide suitable temporary housing, … Read More
Birmingham Headteacher Highlights Housing Crisis as Children Travel 45 Miles to Attend School Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham housing education homelessness eviction families travel children crisis disengagement Tania Yasmin, the executive headteacher at Greet Primary School in Sparkhill, Birmingham, has shed light on a pressing issue impacting many families and children in the area. Due to a severe housing crisis, pupils are being … Read More
New Dog Law Gives 11 Million English Renters the Right to Keep Pets Friday, May 1, 2026 renters pets law england landlords housing dogs cats animalwelfare tenancy Starting Friday, May 1, a landmark pet law comes into effect across England, impacting over 11 million households living in private rented accommodation. The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 now grants tenants the legal right to … Read More
‘Charming’ Upton-on-Severn: The Riverside Gem an Hour from Birmingham Friday, May 1, 2026 upton-on-severn midlands riverside cotswolds community festivals marina cobblestone housing music Nestled along the River Severn, just off the M5 south of Worcester, lies Upton-on-Severn, a picturesque town that has quietly become one of the Midlands' best places to live. Known for its charming cobbled lanes and … Read More