Solihull planners have rapidly approved a proposal to convert a family home in Olton into a children’s care home. The application, submitted by HAB Real Estate Limited, concerns a property on Greyfort Crescent intended to …
Mia Cane, an 18-year-old mother from Birmingham, along with her partner and their eight-month-old baby, has been relocated after their temporary accommodation in West Bromwich was assessed by the local council and deemed …
Councillors in Walsall Council have given the green light to the next stage of a substantial £20 million government investment aimed at regenerating Brownhills. Earlier this year, in March, the Ministry of Housing, …
A plan to convert a family house on Birchmoor Close in Olton into a children’s care home has been approved by Solihull Council, despite objections from West Midlands Police. The application, submitted by Lutufur Rehman in …
Sandwell Council has submitted a planning application seeking permission to demolish the former Cradley Heath Community Centre, located on Reddal Hill Road, along with adjacent lock-up garages. The proposal is to clear the …
More than 70 green belt locations across Solihull borough have been identified as potential ‘grey belt’ sites, according to the latest green belt assessment. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has compiled a complete list …
At a public council meeting on 27 July, all Reform UK councillors in Walsall, alongside a former member now sitting as an independent, voted against a motion affirming that “as the earth is round, man-made climate change …
Users of the Crystal Gateway dementia centre in Stourbridge and their families have expressed frustration and upset following recent changes to the centre’s services, which some describe as having the “rug pulled from under …
The West Midlands is preparing to take a significant step in overhauling its bus network as it moves from a private operator-based system to public ownership. This transition intends to bring greater control over fares, …
Residents across Birmingham are facing increasing disruption as unauthorised traveller encampments become a growing concern, bringing issues such as animal strays and human excrement to public spaces. The city has seen a …
Walsall Council has reversed its earlier position and will now oppose plans to construct two five-bedroom homes on Barr Lakes Lane, despite having approved the proposal last year. The initial approval came from the council’s …
Birmingham City Council has announced plans to create a series of new nature conservation sites across the city. Among these proposed areas is a small section of the Wheels Park land, which is part of the site earmarked for …
Birmingham has witnessed a significant increase in exempt accommodation in recent years, with the number of residents reaching 33,904 across 12,166 properties. This figure marks a threefold rise since 2018, highlighting a …
Walsall councillors have approved measures to review and potentially expand licensing controls on Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough. The Reform cabinet members, Councillor Stuart Chapman and Councillor …
Throughout July, Birmingham has seen a series of unauthorised traveller encampments across various parks, a recurring topic in recent summers. These encampments often involve caravans accompanied by horses and mini bikes, …