Worcester fence enforcement notice quashed on appeal
A planning inspector has allowed an appeal against Worcester City Council's order to remove a 1.5m garden fence in Lower Wick, citing a four-year rule. Read the full ruling details.
A planning inspector has allowed an appeal against Worcester City Council's order to remove a 1.5m garden fence in Lower Wick, citing a four-year rule. Read the full ruling details.
Worcester City Council has refused plans for a detached two-bedroom house on Avon Road, citing overdevelopment and loss of character. Read the full details of the rejection.
Solihull Council spent £35,437 defending planning appeals last year, a sharp rise from previous years. Discover the cases and outcomes that cost taxpayers thousands.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a wide range of new planning applications, including housing developments, extensions, and commercial projects. See the full list of proposals.
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.
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.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
A major Plymouth planning notice lists 15 proposals, from cladding replacement to care home extensions. The public has 21 days from Dec 23, 2025 to submit comments. View details on the council portal.
A £15m retail scheme featuring an M&S Foodhall, Aldi and Starbucks drive-through is proposed for Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, promising over 100 new jobs. Public consultation is now open.
Birmingham City Council halts unauthorised car park at The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath. Campaigners call it a 'small victory' and demand owners refurbish or sell the historic site.
Solihull Council's planning committee has refused a retrospective application for a large home extension in Shirley after neighbours and councillors objected. The homeowner now faces enforcement action.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies hints at a permanent move for Sunderland loanee Patrick Roberts. The winger shone with two assists in the win over Coventry City.
Birmingham City are targeting a January move for experienced Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien to bolster their Championship promotion push. Could the veteran be the key?
Nissan's Sunderland plant receives a £900m cash injection from Japan after posting an £850m operating loss. Read how the EV transition and competition shape its future.
Birmingham City are not chasing a deal for Sunderland's Luke O'Nien, despite the defender's limited Premier League action. The Blues are instead focusing on centre-back targets.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
A plan to extend an Oldbury HMO from three to five bedrooms is recommended for approval by council officers, despite a petition from neighbours. The original seven-bed proposal was scaled down.
Stunning CGI images show how Birmingham could look in 2045, with HS2, a regenerated Digbeth, and new sports quarter. See the ambitious vision for the city's future.
New data reveals the shortest and longest council house waiting times across Birmingham wards, with Holyhead at 30 weeks and Quinton at 250 weeks. Discover the full list and council advice.
Derby City Council has spent £1,400 on security guards to protect workers removing England and Union flags following 'threatening behaviour'. Full details on the council's U-turn and costs revealed.
A look back at the key planning appeals in Solihull for 2025, where residents challenged council refusals. Discover which decisions were overturned by the government inspector.
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
A mischievous Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup named Nova snatched Santa's beard at a festive doggy daycare event in Sunderland, sparking a hilarious 10-minute chase. Read the full story of the Christmas chaos.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a new batch of planning applications, including home extensions, heritage works, and a new bungalow. Discover the latest local development news.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued a wave of planning decisions, approving extensions, new homes, and commercial changes across the borough. Discover the latest developments.
Birmingham City Council approves sale of former Harborne Day Centre site for a new food store, part of property sales to tackle financial crisis. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the Grade II listed Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. The move follows the council's effective bankruptcy declaration in 2023. Read the full story.
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly lining up a loan move for Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil in January to bolster their struggling Championship squad.
Government commissioners will oversee Birmingham City Council after the 2026 elections, restricting new leaders' autonomy with a strict action plan. Discover the roadmap for recovery.