Plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru in Cradley Heath have been approved by Sandwell Council’s planning committee despite local concerns about traffic congestion, noise, and other disturbances. The fast-food chain intends to …
A lorry carefully navigates Allison Street in Digbeth, passing a row of parked police vehicles by the old station, attempting to reach AE Williams, one of the district’s few remaining industrial enterprises. Once a thriving …
Concerns have been raised that the West Midlands is nurturing talented young individuals who then leave the region in search of better job prospects and opportunities elsewhere. This trend emerged from the West Midlands State …
Plans to convert a property in Kings Norton, Birmingham, into a nine-room bed and breakfast with a café are set to be reconsidered by the city’s planning committee. The application, submitted for a site on The Green, aims to …
Constellation Cold Logistics (CCL), a leading cold storage provider in Europe, has received planning approval from the City of Wolverhampton Council for a major £80 million expansion of its warehouse facilities. The approved …
Plans have been submitted to redevelop a longstanding trouble spot in Sutton Coldfield town centre into a vibrant restaurant and retail destination. VV Living has applied to infill the undercroft area at the base of the …
Plans for a new ice rink in Dudley town centre have sparked a wide range of opinions among local residents. The proposed development, located on Flood Street, is set to feature a 2,000-capacity arena intended to host ice …
Businesses and independent venues in Digbeth are increasingly worried about the impact of the proposed Midlands Rail Hub development. As plans for this major transport infrastructure project have emerged, local traders fear …
Plans to construct high-rise apartment blocks on Birmingham Road, a gateway into Sutton Coldfield, have been abandoned by the new owners of the shopping parade. Previously, Mercia Real Estate Limited had proposed demolishing …