Tipton Shop Licence Decision Postponed Due to Translator Absence Amid Lottery Reward Investigation Wednesday, July 1, 2026 tipton lottery investigation licensing translator cctv police shopowner sandwell adjourning The fate of the 24-hour Best One Store in Market Place, Great Bridge, Tipton, remains uncertain as a licensing decision has been postponed due to the absence of a translator. The delay comes amid a police investigation into … 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
Sandwell Council Greenlights New Flats Adjacent to Upcoming Midlands Metro Station Thursday, June 25, 2026 sandwell housing flats metro tipton affordable homes development council shortage Sandwell Council has granted approval for a new housing development opposite the forthcoming Horseley Road metro station in Tipton, part of the long-delayed Midlands Metro extension from Wednesbury to Dudley. The joint … Read More
Bearwood Dentist Resubmits Proposal to Expand Surgery and Reduce NHS Waiting Times Wednesday, June 24, 2026 dentistry nhs sandwell bearwood expansion planning healthcare appointments privacy council A dentist in Bearwood has put forward a revised plan to extend his dental surgery after initial proposals were rejected due to privacy and design concerns. Complete Dental, located on Bearwood Road, Smethwick, originally … Read More
Sandwell Reform UK Councillor Reapplies for Planning Permission for Unauthorised Café Tuesday, June 23, 2026 planning cafe sandwell reformuk councillor oldbury permission council localbusiness election A newly-elected Sandwell councillor has re-submitted a planning application for a café he opened without permission two years ago. Ritchie Massey, a Reform UK councillor appointed as cabinet member for adult services, health, … Read More
Black Country Pub Faces Possible Demolition for New Shop Despite Council Rejection Sunday, June 21, 2026 blackcountry sandwell pub demolition retail planning appeal housing development council An empty pub in Old Hill, Black Country, could be demolished to make way for a new shop despite Sandwell Council’s earlier rejection of the plans. Sham Singh, the applicant, initially proposed to replace the former … Read More