300-home plan for Knowle green belt unveiled
Richborough proposes 300 homes, a community park, and a sports pitch on green belt land in Knowle, Solihull. A public consultation is now open for feedback.
Richborough proposes 300 homes, a community park, and a sports pitch on green belt land in Knowle, Solihull. A public consultation is now open for feedback.
A former paper mill site in Rishton's Green Belt is proposed for a 134-container self-storage complex. Greyfriars Assets seeks Hyndburn Council approval for the development.
Walsall Council reveals only 5,000 homes can be built on brownfield land, meeting just four years of housing targets. Green belt development is now deemed essential.
New data reveals the priciest neighbourhoods for home buyers in the West Midlands for 2026. See if your area makes the list and discover the premium prices.
A major police cordon remains on Olton Boulevard East in Acocks Green following a serious incident. Get the latest updates and witness reports from the scene.
The government has expressed disappointment over delays to Solihull's crucial housing blueprint. The council must now navigate new planning rules and an 'advisory visit' to meet its target of 8,500 homes.
Parish councils in Cheshire West demand an end to premature green belt applications and a focus on brownfield sites. A 1,985-signature petition forces council scrutiny.
Plans for nearly 500 new homes on green belt land in the Midlands have been approved, sparking debate over housing needs and environmental protection. Read the full details.
Walsall Council leaders will be questioned on housing targets, green belt development, and securing funding for affordable homes. Meeting set for January 12, 2026.
Taylor Wimpey has submitted plans to build 120 homes, half affordable, on green belt land off Stratford Road in Shirley. The public consultation is open until January 27.
Hill Residential's plan for 200 homes on green-belt land near Failand sparks debate. Will the village's unique triangular shape be lost? Read the local reaction.
Labour's planning policy change is leading developers to argue for 'grey belt' status on green belt land, with major housing applications now pending across the West Midlands. Explore the key sites and local impacts.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
A Marie Curie charity shop in Knowle, West Midlands, has been crowned the UK's favourite. The award, voted by the public, highlights its community spirit and dedicated volunteers.
Plans for a major 99MW battery energy storage system in Staffordshire have been unanimously refused by councillors following nearly 150 objections over fire risks and Green Belt impact. Read the full story.
A road in south-west Birmingham was closed after a two-car collision at the junction of Scotland Lane and Frankley Lane. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Get the latest traffic updates.
Travel experts issue urgent advice on stopping pickpockets in Barcelona, Europe's street crime capital. Learn the distraction scams and how to protect your valuables.
British Gas urges eligible customers to use appliances between 11am and 1pm on 19 December for half-price power. Save on bills and support green energy.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by local funding and community action. Find out how to get involved.
Hydrogen power firm GeoPura reports widening losses but is upbeat on future growth, citing major customer wins and expansion as the UK's largest green hydrogen producer. Read more.
British Gas is running a PeakSave Green Flex event on Friday 19th December, offering eligible customers half-price electricity between 11am and 1pm. Find out how to save.
Dawn Davis braved the clippers at Eastcote Park's Elf Day, raising £852 for the Alzheimer's Society. Her hair was donated to Banbury Postiche for wigs. Read her inspiring story.
Green Sefton's festive campaign uses a 'Naughty Elf' to deliver a serious message: the protected Sefton Coast is under pressure. Learn the rules to help conserve this vital landscape.
Birmingham City Council launches a public consultation on a Safer Route to School scheme for Chilcote School, including 20mph limits and traffic calming measures. Have your say by January 9.
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.
Police are investigating after a large street fight involving weapons erupted on Kenelm Road in Small Heath, Birmingham. No arrests made. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Residents have until December 21 to respond to Stockport's controversial Local Plan. The Labour Government's new housing targets and 'grey belt' policy could lead to development on protected green spaces.
The Prince of Wales partners with Lioness Jill Scott to mark 100 years of Fields in Trust, highlighting the vital role of parks and green spaces for communities across the UK.
Construction is underway on Oldham's first solar farm at Wrigley Head, Failsworth. The council-funded project will generate clean energy for 310 homes and create local green jobs. Read more about this major step for the borough's Green New Deal.