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.
A Devon father is ordered to dismantle his garden structure after a neighbour's complaint. Discover the implications for UK homeowners and planning rules.
Dudley Council tenants face a 4.8% rent increase, averaging £4.76 more per week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget could add another £2, pushing bills even higher. Discover the full impact.
Birmingham Council launches public consultation for a permanent cycle route from the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road, aiming to create a safer, city-wide network and reduce car dependence.
Ofsted inspectors found high caseloads are hindering Dudley Council's children's services. While social workers are dedicated, service delivery remains inconsistent. Read the full report.
A Worcester mother could be forced to demolish a £170,000 garden building made for her disabled daughter after council refused retrospective planning permission. Discover the full story.
Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.
Mesha Essentials in Rooker Avenue wins alcohol licence approval despite resident concerns about anti-social behaviour. Council dismisses objections as 'speculative'.
Solihull planners approve a children's care home on Hurst Lane North for up to three children, overcoming resident concerns about noise and traffic. The decision highlights the borough's need for such facilities.
Solihull Council approves a controversial three-bedroom bungalow in Knowle's conservation area, dismissing villagers' concerns about parking and access to local allotments.
New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.
West Midlands Police and environmental health object to Liam's Lounge in Oldbury extending hours to 2.30am, citing noise concerns for residents. Read the full story.
Solihull Council rejects controversial Shirley home extension after planners cite 'conflicting information' over measurements and loss of light concerns. Read the full story.
Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated new planning applications including glamping sites, telecom masts, and drive-thru facilities. Discover the latest developments shaping the borough.
Rochdale Borough Council has approved significant developments including a 30-bed hotel extension and telecom tower, while rejecting several home extensions. Discover the latest planning outcomes.
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
Solihull Council approves controversial advertising signs on Meriden roundabout despite villagers' objections about driver distraction and visual impact. Decision follows 15-year precedent.
Plans to convert a Cotteridge shop into a six-bed HMO are recommended for approval, despite objections from MP Al Carns and residents over community impact.
Police release CCTV of three men after a 90-year-old man had £3,000 stolen from his car boot in Dudley. Call 101 with information.
Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.
Councillors unanimously refuse nine-home development off Heyes Lane, arguing the site is protected green belt land and does not meet new 'grey belt' criteria.
Ralph Court Gardens' animatronic dinosaurs granted retrospective planning permission. Council imposes noise controls after 'out of context' screeches complaints. Discover the full story.
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
Walsall Council's draft local plan proposes building over 2,300 homes on green belt land. Have your say before the consultation closes on 19 December 2025.
A Walsall homeowner resubmits plans to convert a garden outbuilding into a separate home after initial refusal. Read the latest on this ongoing planning dispute.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political row over by-elections. Discover how this shifts the council's balance of power.
A wave of new planning applications has been validated in Rochdale, including proposals for new homes, shopfronts, and infrastructure projects. Discover the latest developments pending consideration.