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Category : Housing Issues
Five Flats Planned for Brownhills Chapel Garden
A planning application for five new flats in the garden of a locally listed Brownhills chapel has been submitted to Walsall Council. Read the full details on the proposed development.
54 UK homes to get zero energy bills for 10 years
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are eliminating energy costs for 54 households in Wixams and Tewkesbury. Discover how this partnership is making bills-free living a reality.
500 New Homes Approved for Midlands Green Belt
Plans for nearly 500 new homes on green belt land in the Midlands have been approved, sparking debate over housing needs and environmental protection. Read the full details.
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Water firm objects to 1,650 new homes in Leominster
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water formally objects to a major expansion of Leominster, citing insufficient sewage and water capacity. Read the full details and implications for the Midlands town.
Edgbaston's £1.5m Homes Blighted by Derelict Tower
Residents on a posh Birmingham street demand action over a 23-storey 'sick building' that mars their skyline. Discover the clash between luxury and decay in Edgbaston.
Midlands Cold Weather Payments Triggered in Freeze
Temperatures set to plunge below zero across the Midlands, triggering £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments for eligible households. See the full list of affected postcodes.
£6m funding backs next phase of St Clears housing
The second phase of the Priory Field development in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, is nearing completion after a £6m loan from the Development Bank of Wales. The project delivers 29 new homes and supports 40 local jobs.
DWP Cold Weather Payments reach 802 postcodes
Over one million UK households receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as 74 new postcodes are added. Check if you're eligible for the support this winter.
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Council Grants Permission for Homeless HMO in Town Centre Hotel
Walsall Council has granted itself planning permission to convert the Midland Hotel into a 14-bed HMO for temporary homeless accommodation. Read the full details and planning concerns.
New HMO building plan submitted for Exeter's Heavitree Road
A full planning application for a new six-bedroom HMO building at 70-72 Heavitree Road, Exeter, has been submitted. Residents have until December 18, 2025, to comment.
Viral Cardiff house listing: 'Slip mat final boss'
A £770k Cardiff property listing has stunned viewers with its sea of floor mats. Discover the theories behind the viral 'housing horror' and the home's prime location.
Calls to Halt Forced Pre-Payment Meters Amid Secret Courts
Campaigners demand Labour and Ofgem stop forced prepayment meter installations as secret court processes continue. Read the latest on the energy debt scandal.
Kent Households Get £90 Cost of Living Support
Hard-up households in Kent on means-tested benefits are receiving £90 vouchers. The DWP's Household Support Fund scheme is now open for applications until 26 February 2026.
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Storm Goretti's Triple Threat to UK Roofing
Experts warn heavy snow, wind, and thaw from Storm Goretti create a high-risk 'triple threat' to flat roofs, risking structural damage. Learn key safety advice.
£1m war chest to fight homelessness in West Midlands
West Midlands Mayor unveils a £1 million grant to support 700 vulnerable people facing homelessness. The funding will back 16 projects across the region, offering targeted help and new hope.
Oldham's £32m car park transformation into homes begins
Construction starts on a £32m project to build over 300 homes in Oldham, with 75 for social rent. The 'car-free' towers will revitalise a long-vacant site. Read more about this major regeneration.
Double £50 Cold Weather Payments for UK Households
The DWP is issuing automatic double payments of £50 to eligible households in 18 postcodes after temperatures stayed at 0°C or below for 14 consecutive days. Find out if you're affected.
£25 Cold Weather Payments Triggered in Midlands
Over half a million households in Staffordshire and Shropshire are due a £25 Cold Weather Payment after a freezing spell. See the full list of eligible postcodes.
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FCA Proposes Major Mortgage Rule Changes for 2026
The UK's financial regulator unveils plans to modernise mortgage lending, aiming to help first-time buyers, the self-employed, and older borrowers. Reforms could begin in 2026.
Birmingham Traveller site plan delayed again
Birmingham's pilot scheme for negotiated Traveller stopping points faces further delays, missing its June and October start dates. Councillors slam the 'glacial pace' of progress. Read the latest.
Walsall Council grilled on housing and green belt
Walsall Council leaders will be questioned on housing targets, green belt development, and securing funding for affordable homes. Meeting set for January 12, 2026.
Birmingham's Traveller Site Pilot Faces Further Delays
Birmingham Council's pilot for temporary traveller sites is delayed again, with no start in sight. The plan aims to reduce unauthorised encampments and their associated costs.
Stoke-on-Trent council rent hike of 4.8% proposed
Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans a 4.8% rent increase from April 2026, adding £4.29 weekly for tenants. Read the full details and impact on housing services.
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New £7.4m affordable housing scheme for Wednesbury
A £7.4m development of 34 affordable homes is underway in Wednesbury, tackling an urgent need in the Black Country. The project will create jobs and apprenticeships.
£90 Cost of Living Payments Open in Kent
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
£98 Energy Vouchers for Nottingham - Apply by Sunday
Nottingham City Council offers 1,000 £98 energy vouchers via the DWP Household Support Fund. Apply before midnight Sunday, 11 January 2026. Details inside.
Solihull's Cold Weather Shelter Extended for Storm
Solihull Council continues its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to protect rough sleepers from plummeting temperatures and the approaching Storm Goretti. Find out how to help.
Brentwood MP Urges Help for Struggling Residents
Cold Weather Payments activated in Brentwood & Ongar postcodes. MP Alex Burghart highlights financial strain on households and signposts vital support services for those struggling.
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Former Police Training Centre Could Become 76-Bed HMO
Plans to convert a former West Midlands Police training centre in Smethwick into a 76-bed HMO for healthcare workers and professionals are under consideration. Read the full details.
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