Walsall gang jailed over 130 years for violent attack
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
West Midlands Cars in Wednesbury has lost its appeal to continue operating. The council cited severe congestion and safety risks. Read the full timeline and outcome.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has launched a second attempt to build a convenience store on the car park of the Farmer John's pub in Streetly, after a previous application was refused. Read the latest on this local planning battle.
Walsall's popular rooftop street food venue remains closed after a planning row. The council withdrew a stop notice, but a final decision on its future is pending. Read the latest.
From a historic pub facelift to a new fly-tipping crackdown, here's your roundup of the latest news and decisions from Solihull Council this week.
A deteriorating 19th-century manor house near Leominster gets planning approval for conversion into offices and on-call accommodation for a secretive local business.
Key developments in Walsall this week include a historic building conversion for NHS staff, a major green belt housing inquiry, and a row over a £50m free school. Get the full update.
A developer makes a third attempt to build a petrol station, shop, and car wash on a site in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, closed since 2005. Previous bids were rejected over noise and design concerns.
Walsall Council has withdrawn a stop notice against the Rooftop Food Court after compliance. The venue, which opened without permission, hopes to reopen soon. Read the latest.
A new AI tool called Objector generates planning objections in minutes, raising fears of an automated 'nimbyism' arms race that could undermine housing development across the UK.
Sandwell Council has approved plans to demolish the former Perry Hill Tavern in Oldbury, ending its use as a focal point for crime and disturbance. New housing is planned for the site. Read the full story.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt hears claims of 'catastrophic' council housing failure and debates 'grey belt' status. Inspector's decision due by January 2026.
Solihull Council approves David Lloyd's plans to convert tennis courts into three padel courts, catering to the UK's fastest-growing sport. Read the full details.
A government planning inspector has upheld Solihull Council's refusal of a house extension on Widney Road, ruling it would harm the street's character. Read the full details.
A senior NHS doctor has submitted plans to convert a historic mid-19th Century Walsall building into a 17-bed HMO for healthcare staff. Read the full details of the proposal here.
A 70-year-old grandmother has spent over £125,000 in legal fees battling to save her self-built eco-cabin from council bulldozers. Discover her fight for a sustainable home.
Lancaster City Council has granted planning permission for design variations to two industrial buildings near the historic Galgate Mill. The changes include extra roller shutter doors and revised landscaping.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
Sainsbury's submits a third planning application to build a convenience store on a Sutton Coldfield pub car park, citing new 'grey belt' planning rules. Will it succeed?
A government planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to build a four-bedroom house on a Solihull green space, siding with residents who argued it would spoil their 'lovely crescent'. Read the full ruling.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
This week in Walsall: a rooftop food court shuts over safety, tenants face quadrupled energy bills, and a new £50m school's location sparks debate. Get the full local update.
Walsall Council approves a four-year extension for the Highfields landfill site, promising long-term community benefits despite ongoing resident complaints about stench and noise.
Grenville Snooker Club, with over 100 years of history, is relocating to Vulcan House ahead of the Mell Square redevelopment. Discover how the club is preserving its legacy.
A decision on extending Walsall Wood landfill site for four years is due today. Residents report 'egg-like stench' causing health issues. Read the latest.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Sainsbury's gets green light for £17.27 million supermarket in Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs and boosting local shopping choice. Read the full details.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated numerous planning applications including housing developments, infrastructure projects, and commercial conversions across Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough.
Rochdale Borough Council has decided on multiple planning applications, including home extensions, commercial developments, and a former bank's conversion to a place of worship. Discover the latest updates.