South Staffordshire Council has approved 92 new homes in Wombourne village, despite residents' objections over a 900-meter walk to bus stops and persistent flooding problems on Pool House Road.
Dudley Council planners have refused permission for a 34-bedroom HMO in the town centre, citing fears it could recreate historic slums and strain local services.
A planning application has been submitted to transform a two-storey commercial building on Washwood Heath Road into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
RCA Regeneration has launched a public consultation for up to 70 new homes on green belt land off Allens Lane in Pelsall, with 50% affordable housing and enhanced public spaces.
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A 65-year-old grandmother in Stoke-on-Trent has been sleeping on a camp bed in her lounge for months due to severe mould in her council bungalow, with health concerns mounting after nearly 30 failed repair appointments.
A group of travellers occupying Billesley Common car park in Birmingham since Monday has been served notice to vacate by Friday, February 20, as the council moves to protect the public land.
Telford and Wrekin Council has greenlit a £31.7 million development by Avant Homes to build 135 properties in Priorslee, including affordable housing, with construction starting this spring.
Plans submitted to Walsall Council propose demolishing a post-medieval farmhouse to build 81 affordable homes, with the site verified as grey belt in the latest local plan.
A large convoy of travellers has set up on the car park at Billesley Common in Birmingham, prompting urgent alerts to the council. The site is a popular recreational area with sports facilities and wildlife.
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Birmingham's 'B' postcode was the most popular UK relocation destination in 2025, attracting young professionals despite the city's reputation. New residents cite affordable housing, career opportunities, and community spirit.
Midland Heart announces a £295 million development of 1,200 affordable homes across 15 brownfield sites in Birmingham, with completion set for 2028 to address the city's housing crisis.
A 23-year-old man fell five floors to his death after balcony railings reportedly gave way as he awaited a pizza delivery in Holborn. His mother launches a safety campaign demanding answers.
Muse developers announce plans for 228 'Habiko' affordable, low-energy homes in Solihull as part of wider Holbeche Place transformation, with public engagement starting soon.
Whitnash in Warwickshire has been ranked as one of the best places to live in England and Wales for 2026, based on criteria like natural environment, wellbeing, and value for money.
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A new affordable housing partnership, Habiko, has identified a site in Solihull for over 200 homes, part of a wider plan to build 3,000 affordable homes across the UK in the next 12 years.
A new housing development on grey belt land in Hampton In Arden has been unanimously approved by Solihull Council after receiving overwhelming support from villagers, with 90 letters backing the plan.
Leafy Bromsgrove has been celebrated as one of the best places to live in the Midlands for 2026, praised for its vibrant high street, top schools, and scenic countryside access.
Sandwell Council and SWG Construction have received planning approval to build nine affordable flats on the site of the former Harvest Road day centre and library in Rowley Regis, addressing a critical housing shortage.
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Explore Four Oaks in Sutton Coldfield, where average house prices near £500,000 and residents praise schools, shops, and stability amid planning debates.
A Worcestershire couple faces a council order to demolish their garden fence, deemed 78cm too tall, despite installing it to protect their autistic son from a busy road, sparking a local safety debate.
The Government has rejected pleas to continue funding Birmingham's specialist team tackling rogue supported exempt accommodation providers. The council must now find alternative resources to maintain the successful pilot project.
North Lincolnshire Council urges eligible state pensioners born before 1959 to apply quickly for remaining free energy-efficient cooking appliances before stock runs out.
Birmingham MPs reveal shocking conditions in supported exempt housing sector, with 32,000 vulnerable residents living alongside families amid drug use, mental health crises, and inadequate support.
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A 72-year-old pensioner faces nearly £400 monthly leasehold fees, feeling trapped despite a government cap on ground rents set for 2028, with campaigners calling for faster reform.
Birmingham City Council is proceeding with the multi-million pound Druids Heath regeneration despite a legal challenge over an 'embarrassing' planning mistake. New images reveal the estate's future look.
Birmingham City Council's masterplan for Druids Heath reveals a transformative vision for the estate over the next two decades, despite a legal challenge stalling progress.
A major regeneration scheme in Birmingham's Druids Heath estate has been halted after the High Court quashed planning permission. Residents successfully challenged the council's decision, citing lack of transparency around financial viability assessments.
Residents in Sutton Coldfield are demanding action after repeated funeral traffic jams outside New Hall Cemetery led to police intervention and emotional confrontations.
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A Birmingham council tenant faces a six-year ordeal with a sewer under her bedroom, rat infestation, and paying £1,200 monthly for unsafe housing and temporary accommodation.
