West Midlands councillors are advocating for the use of compulsory purchase orders to force land owners to sell brownfield sites, aiming to address the region's housing crisis with over 65,000 households on waiting lists.
The West Midlands Combined Authority is exploring compulsory purchase orders to force landowners holding sites hostage, aiming to address a housing crisis with over 65,000 on waiting lists.
The initial stage of a major 1,000-home development in South Heywood has been approved, featuring 186 new houses. The project includes a mix of property types and emphasizes sustainability and community design.
Dudley Council's new anti-social behavior policy, which includes eviction threats for drug use in council homes, may struggle due to police prosecution priorities and legal limitations on housing officers.
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Wirral Council has placed the former Heswall Day Centre on the market, citing high refurbishment costs and asbestos issues. The prime 1.09-acre site offers redevelopment potential near Liverpool.
Bristol City Council has unanimously approved Legal & General's hybrid plan to transform a derelict diesel depot into a vibrant urban quarter with homes, offices, and a hotel.
Demolition work has commenced at the former Greater Manchester Police headquarters in Old Trafford, marking a key step in a regeneration plan to build up to 1,200 homes, a hotel, and a public park. The project aims to address local priorities like green s
Calls for housing associations to collaborate with councils to stop evictions and rough sleeping, with a focus on early intervention and data-driven support.
Wavensmere Homes has launched sales for the £150 million Canalside South development in Wolverhampton city centre, with family homes from £290,000 and first move-ins scheduled for summer 2027.
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North Wales housing association Adra has secured a £65 million funding package from NatWest, including a pioneering social loan, to accelerate the delivery of energy-efficient social rent homes across the region.
Saudi Arabia's Jood Eskan housing initiative coordinates 313 nonprofits, 1.4 million volunteers, and 4.5 million donors through a unified platform to address housing needs nationwide.
A family of four in Erdington faces homelessness after receiving a Section 21 eviction notice, with Birmingham City Council expressing sympathy but citing severe housing shortages.
A landmark agreement between Metrocentre and Gateshead Council will transform brownfield land into Metro Riverside, a carbon-neutral urban district with over 4,500 homes and potential for 5,000 jobs, boosting the regional economy significantly.
The £150 million Canalside South development in Wolverhampton marks a new milestone as Connells New Homes is appointed selling agent, with reservations now open for energy-efficient homes.
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A new £165 million Government fund aims to unlock stalled housing and employment sites across the West Midlands by funding crucial transport improvements and road links.
Sandwell Council has approved plans for ten new council homes on a former site office opposite Greets Green Park in West Bromwich, completing housing development in the area.
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A family-of-four in Erdington is being evicted via a no-fault notice, potentially forcing them to move to Wales for temporary council housing, highlighting the severe housing shortage in Birmingham.
A Stourbridge family endures daily horror in a privately rented house plagued by severe damp and mould, with health conditions worsening and council action pending.
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Walsall councillors demand answers as residents face repeated sewage floods, with claims of systemic underinvestment by Severn Trent and planning failures.
Dudley Council has introduced a strict antisocial behaviour plan that could see troublesome tenants evicted within 48 hours. The new policy includes covert surveillance and stronger enforcement measures.
Lichfield has been crowned the best place to live in Staffordshire by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its beautiful homes, independent cafes, fast trains, and vibrant community life.
Residents supporting Birmingham's Druids Heath regeneration report intimidation and misinformation, including unsolicited calls with personal details. Council officials condemn the behavior and clarify key project facts.
Plans have been submitted to Wolverhampton City Council to redevelop a former bowling green on Mortice Lane into 11 private dwellings with parking and landscaping.
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Coventry City Council has approved a 400-bed student accommodation project near the University of Warwick, despite over 100 objections citing oversupply and traffic concerns.
After McDonald's withdrew its drive-through plans in Stirchley, a community group is proposing to develop the Hazelwell Lane land into flats and shops to maintain local control and prevent gentrification.
Following a successful petition against a McDonald's drive-through, Stirchley residents have unveiled proposals for 65 sustainable flats, retail spaces, and leisure facilities on the Hazelwell Lane site, emphasizing affordable housing and community owners
A planning application has been submitted to Wolverhampton Council to demolish existing buildings at 127 Waterloo Road and construct 28 two-bedroom apartments across two blocks, along with additional parking and terraced houses.
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After years of complaints from residents, permit parking and updated restrictions will be implemented on several roads around Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital to address parking pressures and safety concerns.
