A proposed merger between WHG and Aspire Housing has drawn criticism from Labour leader Matt Ward, who demands housing minister approval and public scrutiny to protect tenants from potential service declines.
New analysis reveals Wales must deliver over 10,600 homes annually for five years to meet government targets, highlighting a 43% increase from previous estimates.
Business owners in Smethwick report ongoing issues with break-ins, parking, and fly-tipping as a controversial 11-bed HMO development awaits a final decision.
The government has announced proposals to build a 40,000-home town in the West of England as part of a national plan to construct seven new towns across the UK.
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Manchester's Victoria North development, set for 15,000 homes, is included in a Government list of seven new towns, backed by a £16bn National Housing Bank to boost housing nationwide.
Bruntwood has submitted plans for the next phase of Stretford town centre's regeneration, featuring 248 new homes, a 12-storey apartment block, and a public park designed for relaxation and social interaction.
Landlords across England must send official letters to tenants by May 31 explaining changes under the Renters' Rights Act, which bans 'no-fault' evictions and discriminatory policies.
Business owners in Smethwick report ongoing issues with break-ins, fly-tipping, and dangerous parking as a controversial 11-bed HMO faces a government appeal decision. Despite £20m regeneration funding, locals say existing problems are being ignored.
A mother of four faces potential homelessness after West Lancashire Council demanded she tear down a £180,000 extension, claiming it harms the area's character despite her family's reliance on it.
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A 74-year-old leaseholder in Stoke-on-Trent has endured six years of leaks and water damage in his council flat, describing the situation as 'hopeless' despite repeated council assurances.
Sue Locking, a 75-year-old woman from Mapperley, is homeless after being served a Section 21 no-fault eviction from her home of 12.5 years, despite upcoming legal changes banning such evictions.
A Birmingham grandmother endures a severe rat infestation for over three years, with decomposing carcasses leaking through her ceiling, impacting her health and prompting council action.
Mercia Real Estate secures planning permission for 129 more units at its £45 million luxury student development in Edgbaston, featuring a gym, cinema, and karaoke room.
Walsall Council has approved compulsory purchase orders for 26 empty properties across the borough, citing public safety concerns and the need to bring homes back into use. The move targets long-term vacant dwellings that have fallen into disrepair.
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Elizabeth Bowe, who has multiple sclerosis, was stranded in her bedroom for over two days after flooding disabled her electric hoist. She fears recent housing developments on open land are causing drainage issues.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham threaten electoral consequences for councillors supporting a controversial regeneration plan ahead of the May local elections.
Brownhills in Walsall has been selected for the Pride in Place programme, receiving up to £20 million to support locally-led community regeneration projects.
Sue Locking, 75, faces homelessness after receiving a Section 21 eviction notice from her Nottingham home of 12 years, just months before such notices are banned under new legislation.
The West Midlands is set to receive nearly £200 million in government funding to accelerate housing projects, alongside new fiscal devolution powers for Mayor Richard Parker.
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Walsall Council has approved plans to explore purchasing Ravenscourt Shopping Centre in Brownhills after private redevelopment efforts were deemed unviable, aiming to end years of blight and antisocial behavior.
A Solihull resident has endured six years of sleepless nights due to a loud, clunking manhole cover on Bills Lane. Severn Trent Water has apologized and promised a full repair this weekend after repeated failed attempts.
A former industrial site in Highgate, Birmingham, will be transformed into a ten-storey apartment block with 104 new homes after planning approval from the city council.
The Welsh Government has allocated £45 million in low-interest loans to five housing associations to build 159 energy-efficient social homes across six regions in Wales.
Bournville, a historic model village in south Birmingham, has been crowned the city's top residential area in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide for 2026, praised for its community spirit and amenities.
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Liverpool City Region is the first UK area selected for an £85m government pilot to modernize construction, boost productivity, and help build 1.5 million homes across the country.
The Sunday Times has released its 2026 Best Places to Live list, with Bournville in Birmingham taking top honors in the city. Judges praised its community spirit, green spaces, and proximity to vibrant Stirchley.
Plans for a 21-storey student tower in Birmingham have been approved, but councillors warn of 'enormous consequences' and a potential oversupply of unsuitable accommodation.
Sandwell Council's cabinet has backed a £1.3m bid to demolish the former Cradley Heath Community Centre, which closed last year, to make way for approximately 13 new homes under a government brownfield fund.
The average age of first-time homebuyers in the UK has risen from 29 to 34, with only six per cent now under 25, according to new data highlighting affordability pressures.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is providing emergency financial support through the Household Support Fund for Housing Benefit, ESA, and Carer's Allowance recipients in the City of London facing crises.
