Living in limbo: A Birmingham tenant’s seven-month stay at a Travelodge due to rat infestation and sewer issues Sunday, May 24, 2026 housing infestation birmingham travelodge disrepair tenant council sewer rat temporary A 28-year-old tenant of Birmingham City Council has been forced to live in a Travelodge hotel for almost seven months after a severe rat infestation and a live sewer manhole were discovered in her flat’s bedroom. The … Read More
Walsall Council Approves Former Midland Hotel Conversion into 14-Bed Homeless Shelter Monday, April 27, 2026 homeless walsall midlandhotel housing council accommodation hmo temporary support planning Walsall Council has greenlit plans to transform the former Midland Hotel on Station Street into a 14-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) dedicated to helping homeless people in the borough. The council acquired the … Read More
Birmingham Mum Shares Struggles of Living in Cramped Temporary Housing with Three Children Sunday, April 19, 2026 housing birmingham temporary council safety children mentalhealth tenancy overcrowding neglect A Birmingham mother of three has shared the harsh realities of living in temporary accommodation, highlighting serious safety concerns and the toll it has taken on her family. For the past two years, the mum, her partner, and … Read More
Over 16,000 Children Living in Temporary Accommodation in West Midlands Amid Rising Housing Challenges Tuesday, November 25, 2025 housing homelessness westmidlands temporary children accommodation socialhousing government mayor crisis Recent government data has revealed a troubling increase in the number of families living in temporary accommodation in the West Midlands. Between April 1 and June 30 this year, 8,820 households were reported to be in … Read More