Sandwell Council pressured over 'grey belt' housing
Sandwell Council could face pressure to build homes on green belt edges under Labour's new planning reforms aiming for 1.5 million new homes nationwide. Learn more about local impacts.
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Sandwell housing crisis: Council blamed for development delays
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.
Oldbury housing development rejected on green belt land
Sandwell Council rejects controversial plans for 160 homes on Oldbury green belt land, prioritising environmental protection over housing needs in a landmark decision.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Council rejects industrial estate flats plan in Wednesbury
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
West Bromwich shop faces alcohol licence ban
A West Bromwich convenience store could lose its alcohol licence following police concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour linked to the premises.
Smethwick storage raid uncovers suspected illegal migrant housing
West Midlands Police and Home Office immigration enforcement officers discover suspected illegal living conditions during coordinated raid on Smethwick storage facility, with multiple individuals taken into custody.
Bearwood Road closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle
A major emergency operation unfolded in Bearwood after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, forcing complete road closure and causing significant traffic disruption throughout Wednesday.
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