Sutton Coldfield faces a profound identity crisis as it loses retail, nightlife, and green spaces while becoming more exclusive. This in-depth exploration examines the town's past, present challenges, and uncertain future.
Several affluent and picturesque towns across the Midlands have been recognised in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos list of England's best places to live, highlighting top spots for families.
Local councils across England are encouraging residents to apply for the Household Support Fund, which provides financial assistance for energy bills, food, and essential items for vulnerable households.
A Birmingham neighbourhood has been named among the UK's top 10 best places to live for under-35s in The Times 2026 guide, ranking highly for affordability and lifestyle.
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Developer Brickstone submits plans to convert the long-vacant former West Bromwich Building Society HQ into 101 one and two-bedroom apartments, reviving the 1960s art deco building.
Worcestershire County Council announces enhanced Household Support Fund payments of up to £500 for families with children, administered by Act on Energy through DWP funding.
Plans to convert a family home into a six-bed HMO in Handsworth have been rejected following nearly 80 objections from residents and neighbourhood groups.
New regulations could require landlords to install heat pumps or solar panels to meet EPC standards, with fines up to £30,000 for non-compliance by 2030.
Bury Council has detailed proposals for three new neighbourhoods at Elton Reservoir, Walshaw, and Simister & Bowlee, featuring schools, community centres, and green spaces.
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Surrey County Council is distributing £300 supermarket vouchers to eligible residents as part of the Household Support Fund, with applications opening monthly from today.
Plans for 109 new homes in Willenhall's Locksmith Quarter have been submitted to Walsall Council, aiming to replace dilapidated industrial buildings with modern housing.
Labour's Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill promises stronger protections for millions, capping ground rents and ending unfair practices that have trapped homeowners in Dover and Deal.
New homeowners face unexpected expenses beyond deposits and mortgages, with experts advising a £7,000 reserve for essential appliances and repairs.
A group of travellers moved onto Ley Hill Park in Northfield, Birmingham, minutes before gates were due to be locked, leading councillors to initiate eviction proceedings.
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Improved affordability is leading UK first-time buyers to purchase larger homes initially, causing a sharp decline in demand for city centre flats and threatening their market value.
A planning application submitted to Sandwell Council proposes converting the former Oldbury Police Station into six residential flats, reusing the vacant building to support local housing objectives.
Plans for 70 new homes have been submitted for the former Chamberlin & Hill Castings site in The Chuckery, Walsall, preserving historic elements of the century-old foundry.
Surrey residents can apply for £300 supermarket vouchers from Tuesday as part of the DWP's Household Support Fund scheme to help with rising living costs.
English leaseholders confront soaring service charges, with Birmingham residents facing financial ruin as government delays crucial leasehold reform legislation until 2026.
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Social media users are puzzled by a strange metal fence feature inside a six-bedroom property near Birmingham, with suggestions ranging from giraffe enclosure to indoor stable motif.
A Birmingham father describes two years of hell as homeless groups invade his Small Heath flat block, causing fires, leaving waste, and blocking access.
Residents of Birmingham's affluent Calthorpes Estate must adhere to a detailed 32-page handbook covering everything from garden maintenance to pet ownership and working from home regulations.
A Birmingham mother-of-four has been hospitalised with respiratory issues after waiting 16 years to move from her damp, mould-infested council flat, despite support from medical and education professionals.
Herefordshire Council announces enhanced £600 grants for residents facing financial hardship, part of a £742 million national Household Support Fund running from 2025 to 2026.
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A legislative anomaly in the Renters' Rights Act could force 250,000 private tenants to pay unexpected stamp duty by 2031, despite government reassurances about minimal immediate impact.
Melton Building Society launches a 100% LTV mortgage product to help renters in the East Midlands purchase homes without a deposit, with a 5.99% fixed rate.
A terrified father in Small Heath has endured years of misery as rough sleepers invade his housing block, leaving human excrement near his daughter's pram and causing nightly disturbances.
Warwickshire County Council chairman Edward Harris confirms ownership of two Tamworth properties deemed illegal HMOs with serious safety violations including no heating or fire alarms.
Property developer Downing has submitted plans to transform Bristol's Nelson Street NCP multi-storey car park into a 12-storey student accommodation block with 331 bedrooms, promoting sustainable transport.
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Residents in Handsworth discover their homes are being auctioned after strangers knock on doors. Investigation reveals links to financial scandal and unregulated supported housing sector.
