Campaigners opposing several proposed housing developments in Wall Heath and Kingswinford predict a significant population surge of more than 4,000 new residents if the plans go ahead. The Wall Heath and Kingswinford …
Plans to build a new housing estate on Solihull’s green belt land have sparked significant opposition, including strong objections from Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti. The proposal by developer Richborough Estates …
Developers behind a new housing estate next to York’s Bridge in Pelsall are moving forward with an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of the planning process. The assessment will evaluate potential environmental …
The Birmingham Sports Quarter project is set to be a game-changer for the city, blending sports, transportation, and urban development into one ambitious plan. Central to this initiative is the construction of a new train …
Local campaigners’ worst fears have been confirmed with the submission of a planning application for more than 500 homes on prized green belt land in Kingswinford. Dudley Council is currently reviewing an outline proposal …
Construction efforts to revamp Birmingham’s city centre are well underway, with significant progress made on New Street. As contractors put the finishing touches on the upgraded road, it’s a good time to share the upcoming …
Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti is intensifying calls for government funding to repair Barston Bridge, a crucial crossing over the River Blythe in Solihull. The 1859-built bridge carries over 1,000 vehicles daily and is now at risk …
A groundbreaking development in electric vehicle (EV) charging is coming to the UK, promising substantial cost savings for drivers. InstaVolt, one of the country’s leading public EV charging operators, has announced a £2.5 …
Councillors in Dudley have taken a hands-on approach to highlight the growing pothole crisis in their ward, mapping nearly 120 damaged road spots in Netherton and Holly Hall. Cllrs Qasim Mughal and Shaneila Mughal say the …
Birmingham City Council has greenlit an urgent £4.8 million package to repair fire doors and roofs at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton, addressing pressing safety issues. Despite the approval, opposition councillors voiced …
A section of the A38 in Sutton Coldfield has been recently graded as ‘unhealthy’ by a road defects app that monitors road conditions. The app highlights issues such as numerous potholes and deteriorating road surfaces that …
As Solihull prepares for its local elections on May 4, all council seats are up for grabs, and voters face a crucial decision. Councillor Karen Grinsell, leader of the Solihull Council Conservatives and head of a majority …
The Conservative Party has announced plans to explore the possibility of developing an extensive underground transport system in Birmingham. This pledge, made ahead of the upcoming council elections, involves commissioning a …
Stephen Price, a prominent member of Dudley’s Green Party and candidate for the Norton ward in the upcoming local elections, has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of roads in the region. He revealed …
As Birmingham’s crucial local elections approach, political parties are laying out ambitious plans for the city’s future infrastructure. The Conservative Party has reignited discussion by pledging to commission a feasibility …