Sandwell Council Housing Project Nearly £1M Over Budget Due to Unforeseen Challenges Wednesday, January 14, 2026 sandwell council housing tipton construction budget overspend regulations inflation environment A recent housing development project by Sandwell Council in Tipton has exceeded its original budget by nearly £1 million. The project, which delivered 18 new flats and bungalows on Beever Road off Toll End Road, was completed … Read More
West Midlands Housing Developers Push to Redefine Green Belt Land Tuesday, December 30, 2025 housing greenbelt planning development westmidlands sandwell policy greybelt urbanplanning labour The UK’s housing shortage remains a pressing issue, leaving many families displaced or stuck in temporary accommodation due to soaring rents and evictions. Local authorities face the difficult challenge of meeting housing … Read More
More Affordable Flats Planned for Former Day Centre Site in Rowley Regis Monday, December 29, 2025 rowleyregis sandwell housing flats affordablehousing familyhomes development librarysite demolition nhs A new planning application has been submitted for the construction of affordable flats on the former day centre and library site on Harvest Road, Rowley Regis. SWG Construction, in partnership with Sandwell Council, proposes … Read More
Two Men Jailed After Gun and Class A Drugs Seized Following Police Chase Ending in Crash Wednesday, December 17, 2025 police drugs firearms crime arrests sandwell westbromwich tipton sentencing pursuit Two men have been jailed following a police chase that ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs from a stolen vehicle. On May 5, around 10 a.m., officers spotted a suspicious Ford Fiesta on Wood Lane, West … Read More
Fresh Drive-Thru Plans Submitted Near West Brom's Hawthorns Tuesday, December 16, 2025 kfc drivethru westbromwich hawthorns sandwell fastfood development planning jobs evcharging Plans for a new KFC drive-thru have been submitted to Sandwell Council, proposing a fast-food restaurant opposite West Bromwich Albion’s home ground, The Hawthorns. This new application comes after previously approved plans … Read More
Residents Feel Divided as Greets Green's House Prices Split Dramatically Saturday, December 13, 2025 greetsgreen housing propertyprices westmidlands community inequality crime realestate sandwell localnews A solitary England flag ripples gently from a lamppost above a quiet car park scattered with discarded nitrous oxide canisters. The calm backstreets of Greets Green on a crisp autumn afternoon reveal little sign of life … Read More