Walsall high street has over 40 empty shops
Walsall's once-thriving high street now has over 40 vacant units, with locals describing a 'dying ghost town'. Discover the impact on community and business.
Walsall's once-thriving high street now has over 40 vacant units, with locals describing a 'dying ghost town'. Discover the impact on community and business.
Worcester City Council plans to charge extra council tax on 200 properties empty for over a year. The move aims to bring homes back into use and generate revenue.
Furious commuters across the West Midlands are questioning the logic behind drastic rail service reductions as trains continue to run virtually empty while passengers face overcrowding and cancellations.
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
Thousands of UK households are unknowingly overpaying on council tax due to a little-known exemption for empty properties undergoing major repairs. Discover how this loophole works and whether you could claim money back.