Rochdale Planning Decisions: Refusals and Approvals
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.
A damning report reveals severe delays in PIP claims, with some waiting over a year. MPs warn vulnerable people are being pushed into debt and poverty. Urgent action demanded.
MPs slam DWP for 'unacceptably poor service' as PIP claimants face 16-week waits, risking debt and poverty. Read the damning report and government response.
Discover the 10 exciting shows coming to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre in 2026, from SIX The Musical to Mamma Mia! and a brand-new pantomime. Book your tickets now.
A major Plymouth planning notice lists 15 proposals, from cladding replacement to care home extensions. The public has 21 days from Dec 23, 2025 to submit comments. View details on the council portal.
West Midlands Chief Constable faces a formal review over the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the latest on the political fallout and calls for his removal.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford fights for his job after MPs and Jewish leaders condemn his handling of the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. Read the latest developments.
Former Wolves defender Mo Camara must wait five days to learn if he can keep Chill Wine Bar's licence after late-night lock-ins. He now plans to sell the troubled Tettenhall business.
Senior West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council leaders are grilled by MPs over the controversial decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match at Aston Villa.
Solihull Council's planning committee has refused a retrospective application for a large home extension in Shirley after neighbours and councillors objected. The homeowner now faces enforcement action.
Plans to transform Wolverhampton's empty Marks & Spencer into over 70 apartments get green light. The historic Dudley Street store closed last year after nearly a century.
Dudley Council's taxi committee has stripped licences from private hire drivers for serious offences including driving bans and failing to declare convictions. Read the full report on the crackdown.
A plan to extend an Oldbury HMO from three to five bedrooms is recommended for approval by council officers, despite a petition from neighbours. The original seven-bed proposal was scaled down.
Wolverhampton's licensing committee had a tumultuous year, dealing with alleged kidnappings, street fights, illegal sales, and 'absurd' defences from problem pubs and shops. Read the full report.
Urgent reminder for Wolverhampton parents: the deadline for primary school applications is 15 January 2026. With only 43% submitted, late applications risk losing preferred school places.
Wolverhampton Council urges parents to apply for September 2026 primary school places before the January 15 deadline. Online applications are quick and secure.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton will face MPs over the controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Villa match. Read the full story on the political fallout.
A council hearing on 8 January will decide if a new Lidl in Wolverhampton gets an alcohol licence, amid police and public health concerns over high-strength sales. Read the latest.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford returns to Parliament over the controversial Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. Could his job be at risk? Read the full story.
Solihull Council renews Honey Club's licence for another year despite local objections over its place in a modern town centre. Read the full story on the controversial decision.
The Honey Club on Solihull High Street has had its sexual entertainment venue licence renewed after no complaints were raised. Read the full details of the decision.
A look back at the key planning appeals in Solihull for 2025, where residents challenged council refusals. Discover which decisions were overturned by the government inspector.
Six of Wolverhampton's finest parks and green spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag status. Discover the award-winning beauty spots offering free play, walks, and cafes.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a new batch of planning applications, including home extensions, heritage works, and a new bungalow. Discover the latest local development news.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued a wave of planning decisions, approving extensions, new homes, and commercial changes across the borough. Discover the latest developments.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, faces a licence review after further late-night breaches. The council cites a 'blatant disregard' for rules. Read the full story.
Morethan Property Ltd submits fourth planning application for 205 High Street, Brownhills, seeking to demolish a bungalow and build six one-bed apartments. Read the full story.
Solihull councillors will visit the 300-year-old Brickmakers Arms in Balsall Common before deciding the fate of its controversial fence and outdoor bar. Read the latest in the planning saga.
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
A developer has submitted fresh plans for 14 homes on Malvern farmland, months after a scheme for nine properties was rejected by the council and dismissed on appeal. Read the latest details.