Housing

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 wolverhampton regeneration housing prefabricated bungalows keonhomes lincolngreen postwar socialhousing construction

City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a major £20 million regeneration project to replace nearly 100 defective bungalows on the Lincoln Green estate in Bushbury and surrounding areas. The council awarded the contract to … Read More

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 housing development greenbelt bentleyheath solihull planning farmland opposition infrastructure saqibbhatti

A controversial proposal to build nearly 300 homes on agricultural land in Bentley Heath has sparked strong opposition from local residents and Solihull’s Member of Parliament, Saqib Bhatti. Earlier this year, UKLD … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham demolition development highstreet planning gpsurgery housing urbanrenewal construction retail

A significant site in Birmingham city centre faces potential demolition over the next decade to make way for a large-scale redevelopment project. Henley Investment Management Limited and Sixth Street have submitted a planning … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 birmingham rats infestation pestcontrol housing councilhealth weilsdisease healthissues sheldon bungalow

Carole Parton, a 62-year-old grandmother from Birmingham, has endured a relentless rat infestation in her one-bedroom bungalow on Manston Road, Sheldon, for over three years. The infestation has been so severe that decaying … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 crime antisocial community dudley drugdealing theft vandalism youth policing housing

Dudley Council is cracking down hard on antisocial behaviour, but residents of Brewery Fields, a housing estate near Dudley town centre, say the problem is far from solved. The area has been plagued by drug activity, … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 smethwick sandwell leisure demolition housing harrymitchell recreation development council facilities

The Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre in Smethwick, a community fixture for 125 years, is set to be demolished to pave the way for much-needed housing development. Sandwell Council announced its intention to flatten the aging … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 dudley netherton housing development flooding canal embarkment planning regeneration trust

Dudley Council has granted approval for 68 new homes in Netherton, moving forward with plans despite the Canal and River Trust’s warnings about potential flood risks linked to the nearby Dudley Canal embankment. The proposed … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 midlands housing realestate propertyprices b94 b93 edgbaston hockleyheath tanworthinarden westmidlands

Latest housing market data reveals an unsettling trend for residents of some of the Midlands’ most prestigious villages. The B94 postcode area, known for its leafy landscapes, quiet streets, and low crime rates, has … Read More

Friday, March 6, 2026 wolverhampton regeneration development jobcentre urbanrenewal mixeduse housing hotel retail investment

A long-empty and vandalized former job centre in Wolverhampton city centre is set to be transformed into a thriving mixed-use development featuring shops, residential flats, and a boutique hotel. The City of Wolverhampton … Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2026 sandwell housing affordable flats development blackheath council cornerstone smethwick construction

Sandwell Council is moving forward with ambitious plans to create 50 new affordable flats by acquiring two key sites in Blackheath town centre. Working alongside affordable housing provider Cornerstone Housing, the council … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham hmo assistedliving planning housing development hallgreen conversion property care

A planning application has been submitted to convert a family home on Shirley Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) designed as assisted living accommodation. The proposal by … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall housing socialhousing councilhomes affordablehousing westmidlands construction lovellpartnerships whg demolition

A stalled council housing project in Walsall is set to move forward after a £1 million funding boost from West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker. The scheme, located on the former scrap yard site at Hollyhedge Lane, had been … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall planning conservation greenbelt housing council heritage committee development controversy

Plans to build two five-bedroom houses on Barr Lakes Lane in Walsall’s protected conservation area have stirred significant controversy, with local experts and residents demanding that the decision be reconsidered by the … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham digeht housing development construction affordable clarion latimer winvic regeneration

A significant milestone has been reached for a £112 million residential project in Birmingham, as Latimer, the development division of Clarion Housing Group, has finalized a main works contract with Winvic Construction Ltd. … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 wolverhampton children residential planning inspector council housing appeal care development

A government planning inspector has upheld Wolverhampton City Council’s decision to reject applications to convert a six-bedroom family home on Codsall Road into a residential care facility for children. The council had … Read More

Thursday, February 26, 2026 welfare benefits enfield spending housing underfunding localgovernment poverty taxation community

Recent data reveals Enfield as the UK’s highest spender on welfare, shelling out more than £1 billion in the last fiscal year and allocating an average of £3,868 in benefits for every working-age resident in 2024/25. This … Read More

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 birmingham harborne police development housing affordable planning demolition brownfield council

Plans to demolish the former Harborne Police Station in Birmingham and replace it with new residential homes have been approved, sparking mixed reactions from local councillors. The site, located on Rose Road, will be … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 wolverhampton hmo planning appeal crime community housing development safety council

A proposal to transform a property on Woden Road, Wolverhampton, into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) was recently rejected by the City of Wolverhampton Council amid worries about heightened crime and … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 housing council flats socialhousing couple rent benefits reddit waitinglist privatehousing

A young couple with a combined annual income of £29,000 is exploring the possibility of moving into a council flat after being asked to leave their family homes. Currently living with relatives, they are facing pressure to … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 aldridge greenbelt housing development environment infrastructure planning community opposition walsall

Residents of Aldridge are voicing strong opposition to planned developments proposing thousands of new homes on the town’s green belt. Their concerns extend beyond the environmental impact to worries about overcrowded roads, … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 wombourne housing development transport flooding planning council bus affordable environment

South Staffordshire Council has approved plans for 92 new homes on Pool House Road in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton, despite significant concerns from local residents about transport accessibility and flood risks. The … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 birmingham housing prices lozells winsongreen aston realestate property market affordable

House prices in some of Birmingham’s most affordable neighborhoods have dropped even lower, presenting potential bargains for homebuyers willing to explore these areas. Among the cheapest districts are Lozells and Winson … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 housing development greenbelt pelsall walsall affordablehousing consultation regeneration environment community

Up to 70 new homes could soon be built on green belt land in Pelsall, as RCA Regeneration reveals ambitious housing plans for the site off Allens Lane. The developer has launched a public consultation to gather resident input … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 strike birmingham labour union paycut housing council protest equalpay negotiation

A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its … Read More