Why Planners Say 17 Parking Spaces Are Enough for Over 200 New Homes at Mell Square Regeneration Sunday, July 19, 2026 mellsquare holbecheplace solihull regeneration housing parking planning sustainability urbandesign development Planners have approved detailed plans for more than 200 new homes as part of the Mell Square regeneration project in Solihull, despite ongoing concerns about limited parking provisions. The reserved matters application … Read More
NatWest Commits £250 Million to Boost Affordable Housing in Four English Regions Sunday, July 12, 2026 natwest mtvh housing affordablehousing investment england development sustainability socialhousing regeneration NatWest has announced a major £250 million investment to support Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) in delivering affordable housing across four key regions in England: London, the South East, East Midlands, and East … Read More
OVO Beyond Team Wins Digital Team of the Year, Benefiting 750,000 Customers Friday, July 10, 2026 ovo beyond digitalawards energytransition customerloyalty innovation sustainability electricity renewableenergy energysavings OVO Energy has proudly announced that its Beyond team, the architects behind the company’s free loyalty programme, has been honored with the Digital Team of the Year award at the prestigious Digital Technology Leaders Awards. … Read More
New Fireplace Regulations Expected Under Andy Burnham’s Leadership Monday, July 6, 2026 fireplace legislation pollution pm2.5 airquality environmentalpolicy woodburners labour emissions sustainability A new set of fireplace regulations is poised to take effect under Andy Burnham’s upcoming leadership as Prime Minister. The newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield will oversee the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), which … Read More
From Minimum Wage to Six-Figure Success: How Emily Benton Built a Thriving eBay Business Reselling Pre-Loved Fashion Sunday, July 5, 2026 reselling fashion sustainability ebay entrepreneurship preloved consignment smallbusiness bewdley livestream Emily Benton, 34, once worked long hours in hospitality on minimum wage, managing pubs and hotels around Worcestershire. But today, she’s celebrating a striking career transformation—turning over £100,000 in just six months … Read More
Houlton: The Leafy Village Rising from Rugby’s Historic Roots and Named One of the Best Places to Live in the Midlands Saturday, July 4, 2026 houlton rugby midlands village community heritage sustainability education events living sport Nestled near Rugby, Houlton is a charming village with deep historical significance that is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the West Midlands. With a population of around 850 residents and growing … Read More