Handsworth residents halt 14-bed HMO plan
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
Category : Housing Issues
Birmingham's £200 Hardship Grant Reopens for Applicants
Birmingham City Council reopens applications for £200 cost of living payments. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for this vital financial support.
DWP Warning for Universal Credit Claimants
The DWP urges Universal Credit claimants to report living situation changes immediately. Failure to update details could result in overpayments you must repay. Act now to avoid penalties.
800+ sign petition against Willenhall HMO plan
More than 800 people have signed a petition against converting a historic former hardware store in Willenhall into a 13-bed HMO. Locals argue the area is 'saturated'. Read the full story.
ESA payments to stop before Christmas without action
Hundreds of thousands on ESA must apply for Universal Credit after migration notices. Missing the 3-month deadline means payments stopping before Christmas. Act now.
Four groups miss out on £150 Warm Home Discount
Discover the four groups who won't receive the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter due to DWP eligibility rules. Check if you qualify now.
Midlands' Richest Areas With Minimal Poverty
A new study identifies four affluent West Midlands districts with the lowest deprivation rates in England. Discover these prosperous areas and the stark regional contrasts.
200 homes proposed for Walsall's 'grey belt' land
Developer St Philips submits outline plans for 200 homes on Walsall green belt, arguing it qualifies as 'grey belt'. Proposal includes 40% affordable housing and community orchard.
Tower block fire door fears after postman trapped
Residents at Dean Court in Brierley Hill report dangerous fire doors that won't close properly, creating serious fire safety concerns. Dudley Council responds to allegations.
Sandwell Council faces £625k budget gap over housing
Sandwell Council confronts a £625,000 budget shortfall as industrial legacy and land contamination deter large housing developers. Discover the impact on the Black Country.
£90k Birmingham flat 'perfect' for first-time buyers
A bright £90,000 flat in a quiet Perry Barr cul-de-sac offers a rare chance for Birmingham first-time buyers or savvy investors. Discover this affordable opportunity today.
Birmingham Forces Medics Site Closed for 6 Months
Glenart Castle Mess in Longbridge remains shut after fire safety defects discovered. Ministry of Defence confirms 6-month delay for military medics. Read the latest updates.
£130 Cost of Living Payment for DWP Benefits
Vulnerable households in Manchester to receive a £130 payment. Find out if you qualify and how you'll get the support this autumn.
UK households face tearing down garden fences
A Welsh planning decision could force UK households to remove timber garden fences. Discover how one family's safety measure was rejected over visual concerns.
Furious residents' lives 'ruined' by 100ft 5G mast
Residents on Hurcott Road say a 100ft 5G mast is causing a constant humming noise and safety fears. One homeowner has been forced to move out. Read their story.
Solihull biomass heating upgrade gets green light
Solihull councillors vote to upgrade the controversial biomass heating system in tower blocks, rejecting calls for its removal. The move aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs for residents.
Pensioner's 'inhumane' council house with rats and mould
A 67-year-old Birmingham man with serious health conditions is living in a council property infested with rats, damp, and mould. His living conditions have been branded 'inhumane'.
Birmingham's 900-year market faces demolition
Traders at Birmingham's historic Bull Ring Indoor Market demand answers as the 900-year trading site faces demolition for housing. Discover the future plans and community impact.
First-ever £150 Warm Home Discount for UK households
Millions of UK households will receive a £150 energy bill discount this winter as the Warm Home Discount scheme expands. Check if you're eligible and how to claim.
Pensioner's 'inhumane' mould-ridden council home
Widower John Marshall, 67, lives in a damp, rat-infested Birmingham council property. His conditions have been slammed as inhumane as the council faces criticism.
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.
Emergency action after loose glass found on high-rise
Dudley Council takes emergency action after discovering loose glass panels on the roof of a 13-storey Brierley Hill tower block. Scaffolding erected to protect residents.
Kidderminster residents' fury over 100ft 5G mast
Furious residents in Kidderminster say a temporary 100ft 5G mast has ruined their lives with 24-hour humming noise and safety fears. Read their story and demand action now.
850 New Homes Planned for West Midlands Green Belt
Plans for 850 homes and a primary school on Great Barr green belt land move forward. Public consultation open until November 25, 2025.
850 new homes approved for Walsall's former industrial site
Major regeneration project approved for Phoenix 10 site in Darlaston, bringing hundreds of homes, green spaces and community facilities to Walsall's industrial heartland.
£80M West Midlands Housing Revolution Begins
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
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.
Balsall Common Faces 100+ Home Green Belt Development
Controversial plans for over 100 new homes in Balsall Common have been submitted, sparking debate about green belt protection and local infrastructure capacity in the West Midlands village.
48 Homes Planned for Former Willenhall Social Club Site
Exciting redevelopment plans could see a former Willenhall social club transformed into 48 new homes, breathing new life into a disused brownfield site in the heart of the community.
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