Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
An empty former British Legion club in Smethwick has been approved for conversion into a nursery for 80 children, creating new childcare and employment opportunities.
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
Residents in a Worcestershire village await a crucial government ruling that could halt a major housing development threatening their local landscape and infrastructure.
Sandwell Council rejects controversial plans for 160 homes on Oldbury green belt land, prioritising environmental protection over housing needs in a landmark decision.
A landmark Birmingham music venue is set to become a state-of-the-art educational facility after planners greenlight the ambitious transformation project in the city's cultural quarter.
Walsall Council has thrown out three separate applications for new children's homes following strong community protests over safety and anti-social behaviour concerns in Bloxwich and Blakenall neighbourhoods.
Birmingham City Council has initiated a formal investigation after a landmark building in Erdington was illegally demolished, sparking outrage among local residents and heritage campaigners.
Discover the latest planning applications shaping Rochdale's future, from residential extensions to commercial developments and infrastructure projects validated up to October 31st.
Discover the latest planning applications approved and rejected across Rochdale, from housing developments to commercial projects shaping the borough's future landscape.
New government data reveals Gloucestershire requires up to 76,000 new homes by 2040, potentially necessitating two new towns to address the county's housing shortage and economic growth needs.
Dudley Council refuses controversial HMO conversion on Hagley Road, citing overcrowding concerns and inadequate living conditions for students in latest planning decision.
A major shake-up in inheritance tax rules means families can now gift money without tax worries. Discover how this change could benefit your financial planning.
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
Wolverhampton City Council has approved further changes to demolish Raglan Street buildings, marking another step in the city's major regeneration plans to create new commercial spaces and revitalise the urban landscape.
Planning inspectors uphold decision to refuse major student accommodation development on protected green belt land in Dudley, dealing blow to council's housing plans.
A Walsall nursery's ambitious expansion plans have been deferred by council planners, leaving parents and staff in limbo as concerns over parking and highway safety take centre stage.
Birmingham residents are demanding change as streets named after royalty create delivery chaos and daily frustrations. Discover why King Charles III Road neighbours can't receive post and how historic naming conventions are causing modern-day mayhem.
Manchester residents and businesses are invited to participate in a crucial consultation on new Supplementary Planning Documents that will shape development across the city.
Controversial planning decision allows digital advertising screens on protected Green Belt land near M6 Toll, sparking debate about countryside preservation versus economic needs.
Birmingham City Council grants planning permission for new Acocks Green mosque amid resident fears over parking chaos and traffic congestion in residential area.
Controversial plans for a new Birmingham mosque have been refused after council officials raised serious concerns about extremism risks, highway safety issues, and inadequate parking provisions in Sparkbrook.
Wolverhampton's planning committee has approved significant developments including 120 new homes and commercial spaces, shaping the city's future growth and addressing local housing needs.
Solihull Council launches groundbreaking review of energy standards for new buildings, aiming to slash carbon emissions and lead West Midlands' climate fight with sustainable development requirements.