Solihull Home Extension Sparks Local Dispute as Owner Insists 'Not a Popularity Contest' Thursday, June 4, 2026 solihull planning homeextension neighbours dispute council property development letting enforcement A quiet cul-de-sac in Solihull has become the center of a heated dispute following a proposal to extend a home’s garage. Residents of Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood, near Coventry, voiced strong objections after homeowner … Read More
DWP Warns Over State Pension Age Changes for Those Over 55 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 dwp pension statepension retirement age workplace payouts employment privatepension planning The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an important warning for anyone over the age of 55 regarding changes to the State Pension age. Currently, the State Pension age for both men and women is increasing from … Read More
Solihull Planners Postpone Olton Home Decision Following Residents’ Call for Site Visit Wednesday, June 3, 2026 solihull olton planning development housing sitevisit committee residents deferral construction The Solihull planning committee has unanimously agreed to defer the decision on a proposed new home in Olton after local residents requested a site visit. The development in question involves constructing a four-bedroom, … Read More
Road Safety Concerns Raised but Cheswick Green Garage Plan Approved Tuesday, June 2, 2026 cheswickgreen solihull planning garage roadsafety neighbours development council committee access The Solihull Council planning committee has approved a proposed garage in Cheswick Green despite voiced concerns about road safety and neighbor objections. Chairman Councillor Bob Grinsell admitted he was “not overly … Read More
Changes Agreed for Historic Buildings in Dudley and Stourbridge Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dudley stourbridge heritage conservation architecture planning restoration listedbuildings community housing Significant changes have been approved for two historic buildings in the Dudley borough, ensuring their preservation while adapting them to modern needs. At Dudley’s former police station on New Street, council planners have … Read More
Hockley Heath Housing Estate Approved Despite Strong Local Opposition Friday, May 29, 2026 hockleyheath housing greenbelt solihull planning infrastructure development traffic community council Plans for a new housing estate in Hockley Heath have been approved, generating frustration among hundreds of local residents. The proposed development, set to encompass 99 homes on green belt land south of School Road, faced … Read More