Druid's Heath £1bn Regeneration Plan Approved
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
Solihull's smoking rate is 12.8%, below England's average. However, rates in northern wards like Chelmsley Wood reach 26.7%, prompting targeted council action to reduce health inequalities.
Rent in the West Midlands has skyrocketed, with five areas seeing increases over 30% since 2021. Average prices now top £1,000 a month. Discover the most affected areas.
Latest developments from Dudley Council include major housing approval, rent increases for tenants, and service challenges in children's care and mental health.
Plans submitted to convert a historic 18th century office building in Meriden into four residential homes. The proposal aims to rescue the property from disrepair and restore its original character.
Dudley Council grants outline permission for 650 homes on the former Ketley Quarry site after resolving road access disputes. Discover the details of this major development.
Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas campaigns to protect the green belt, urging the government to reverse Birmingham's reduced housing target. Over 5,600 back his petition.
Experience Christmas magic at Notcutts Solihull's festive shopping event on November 27th. Enjoy late-night shopping, Santa visits, live music & seasonal food. Discover the perfect gifts!
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.
New data reveals a 13% surge in West Midlands children living in temporary accommodation. Mayor's social housing plan aims to tackle the growing crisis.
The Honey Club in Solihull seeks renewed sexual entertainment venue licence. No objections received from police or public. Council decision expected November 27.
Controversial plans for 55 homes in Martley, Worcestershire, get green light. 22 affordable homes, EV charging & dark sky policy included. Read 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.
Plans for a four-apartment block with undercroft parking in Solihull's Rowood Drive are now public. Residents have until December 16 to comment on the application.
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
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.
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.
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.
A £21m development of 88 gas-free affordable homes is now complete at West Vale, Oldham. The project tackles the borough's housing crisis with sustainable design. Discover the new community.
Birmingham City Council will completely refurbish a widower's mould-ridden council house after his 'inhumane' living conditions were exposed. 67-year-old John Marshall will be moved to temporary accommodation during the works.
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
A historic Manchester complex has been given a new lease of life as a £30m student accommodation project. The 321-bed development sensitively blends 125-year-old buildings with modern facilities. Discover how the past meets the present.
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.
Plans for 510 new homes in South Bristol progress as Allison Homes submits detailed application. The Centric Parc scheme includes affordable housing and green spaces. Discover the vision for this sustainable neighbourhood.
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
Major regeneration project approved for Phoenix 10 site in Darlaston, bringing hundreds of homes, green spaces and community facilities to Walsall's industrial heartland.
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.