Tividale Shipping Container Storage Facility Approved for 24-Hour Operation Monday, July 6, 2026 sandwell tividale storage shippingcontainers 24hours council planning noise facility rotala Sandwell Council has officially removed previous opening hour restrictions on a shipping container storage facility in Tividale, permitting it to operate 24 hours a day permanently. Located opposite the Diamond Bus depot on … Read More
Wolverhampton Barbershop Faces Council Action Over Planning Breach Wednesday, July 1, 2026 wolverhampton barbershop planning enforcement parking traffic council noise residential blakenhall A Wolverhampton barbershop is under threat of official enforcement after opening without the necessary planning permission. Fresh Look, located on Dudley Road in Blakenhall, began operating last year but failed to secure … Read More
Smethwick HMO Plans Face Third Rejection Over Parking and Noise Concerns Saturday, June 27, 2026 smethwick hmo sandwell planning parking noise livingconditions objections residential development Plans to convert a home on Cheshire Road, Smethwick into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) have been rejected by Sandwell Council twice in recent years due to persistent concerns over parking and noise disturbances—and now … Read More
Neighbours ask to halt £30k home renovation for daughter's exams—what's fair? Sunday, June 7, 2026 construction renovation neighbours exams noise disruption finances compromise stress community A couple recently began extensive renovation work on a property they purchased over a year ago. The project, described as a “complete overhaul,” has involved many months of planning, securing permits, and finding … Read More
I Complained to the Council About My Noisy Neighbour — and Our Friendship Was Lost Forever Saturday, June 6, 2026 neighbours noise complaint birdscarer council garden dispute acoustics nuisance community A family’s peaceful relationship with their long-time neighbours fell apart after they lodged a formal complaint about a noisy bird deterrent installed in the neighbours’ garden. The device emitted a persistent high-pitched … Read More
Walsall Community Group Challenges Late-Night Hours Proposal for Merigo Peri-Peri Shop Thursday, June 4, 2026 walsall merigo periperi licensing community noise residents takeaway operatinghours caldmore A peri-peri takeaway in Caldmore, Merigo on West Bromwich Street, is seeking approval from Walsall Council’s licensing and safety committee to extend its operating hours until 3 a.m. every night of the week. The decision is … Read More