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
Plan to Build Five-Bedroom House Behind Balsall Common Pub Thursday, June 18, 2026 balsallcommon housing development planning greenbelt residential sustainability solihull construction agriculture Plans have been submitted to construct a new five-bedroom house on land behind the Ye Olde Saracens Head pub in Balsall Common, Solihull. The application, lodged by Daniel Thwaites, proposes developing 0.6 hectares at the … Read More
Understanding the Law on Flying the England Flag at Home and on Your Car Ahead of World Cup 2026 Monday, June 8, 2026 england flag worldcup law safety vehicles residential regulations government patriotism With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off this week, many fans across England are eager to showcase their patriotism by flying the England flag from their homes and vehicles. However, before you attach that St George’s Cross … Read More
Decision Pending on Demolition of Cradley Heath Factories to Make Way for Nearly 100 New Homes Saturday, June 6, 2026 cradleyheath redevelopment housing demolition factories sandwellcouncil affordablehomes heritage urbanplanning residential A crucial decision is imminent regarding the demolition of several old factories in Cradley Heath to accommodate nearly 100 new homes. The site, formerly home to F. & L. Smout & Sons along Woods Lane, is proposed to … Read More
New Application Proposes Children’s Care Home in Olton Family House Saturday, May 23, 2026 children carehome olton wilmcoteroad solihull planning community residential localgovernment socialcare A family home on Wilmcote Road in Olton is set to be transformed into a children’s care home, designed to support up to two vulnerable children aged between five and 17. This two-storey, four-bedroom detached house, featuring … Read More