Solihull Council has granted planning permission for 177 energy-efficient affordable homes on the former Simon Digby school site in Chelmsley Wood, featuring modern amenities and sustainability measures.
Somerset Council has approved outline plans for 150 new homes near the £4bn Agratas gigafactory in Woolavington. The decision came after heated debate over traffic and local services, with 45 affordable units included.
Birmingham City Council has served an eviction notice after travellers moved onto Swanshurst Park in Billesley again, with removal expected within days following welfare checks.
Wychavon Town has been omitted from the government's list of new towns, but council bosses remain committed to the project, citing ongoing support and planning approvals.
A 92-home housing development in Berkswell, Solihull, has been approved by planners despite objections over traffic, green belt impact, and pressure on local services. The estate includes 40% affordable homes.
The West Midlands Combined Authority commits over £18 million in funding to address homelessness and rough sleeping, with initiatives supporting thousands of residents.
A proposed merger between WHG and Aspire Housing has drawn criticism from Labour leader Matt Ward, who demands housing minister approval and public scrutiny to protect tenants from potential service declines.
New analysis reveals Wales must deliver over 10,600 homes annually for five years to meet government targets, highlighting a 43% increase from previous estimates.
Business owners in Smethwick report ongoing issues with break-ins, parking, and fly-tipping as a controversial 11-bed HMO development awaits a final decision.
The government has announced proposals to build a 40,000-home town in the West of England as part of a national plan to construct seven new towns across the UK.
Manchester's Victoria North development, set for 15,000 homes, is included in a Government list of seven new towns, backed by a £16bn National Housing Bank to boost housing nationwide.
Bruntwood has submitted plans for the next phase of Stretford town centre's regeneration, featuring 248 new homes, a 12-storey apartment block, and a public park designed for relaxation and social interaction.
Landlords across England must send official letters to tenants by May 31 explaining changes under the Renters' Rights Act, which bans 'no-fault' evictions and discriminatory policies.
Business owners in Smethwick report ongoing issues with break-ins, fly-tipping, and dangerous parking as a controversial 11-bed HMO faces a government appeal decision. Despite £20m regeneration funding, locals say existing problems are being ignored.
A mother of four faces potential homelessness after West Lancashire Council demanded she tear down a £180,000 extension, claiming it harms the area's character despite her family's reliance on it.
A 74-year-old leaseholder in Stoke-on-Trent has endured six years of leaks and water damage in his council flat, describing the situation as 'hopeless' despite repeated council assurances.
Sue Locking, a 75-year-old woman from Mapperley, is homeless after being served a Section 21 no-fault eviction from her home of 12.5 years, despite upcoming legal changes banning such evictions.
A Birmingham grandmother endures a severe rat infestation for over three years, with decomposing carcasses leaking through her ceiling, impacting her health and prompting council action.
Mercia Real Estate secures planning permission for 129 more units at its £45 million luxury student development in Edgbaston, featuring a gym, cinema, and karaoke room.
Walsall Council has approved compulsory purchase orders for 26 empty properties across the borough, citing public safety concerns and the need to bring homes back into use. The move targets long-term vacant dwellings that have fallen into disrepair.
Elizabeth Bowe, who has multiple sclerosis, was stranded in her bedroom for over two days after flooding disabled her electric hoist. She fears recent housing developments on open land are causing drainage issues.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham threaten electoral consequences for councillors supporting a controversial regeneration plan ahead of the May local elections.
Brownhills in Walsall has been selected for the Pride in Place programme, receiving up to £20 million to support locally-led community regeneration projects.
Sue Locking, 75, faces homelessness after receiving a Section 21 eviction notice from her Nottingham home of 12 years, just months before such notices are banned under new legislation.
The West Midlands is set to receive nearly £200 million in government funding to accelerate housing projects, alongside new fiscal devolution powers for Mayor Richard Parker.
Walsall Council has approved plans to explore purchasing Ravenscourt Shopping Centre in Brownhills after private redevelopment efforts were deemed unviable, aiming to end years of blight and antisocial behavior.
A Solihull resident has endured six years of sleepless nights due to a loud, clunking manhole cover on Bills Lane. Severn Trent Water has apologized and promised a full repair this weekend after repeated failed attempts.
A former industrial site in Highgate, Birmingham, will be transformed into a ten-storey apartment block with 104 new homes after planning approval from the city council.
The Welsh Government has allocated £45 million in low-interest loans to five housing associations to build 159 energy-efficient social homes across six regions in Wales.
Bournville, a historic model village in south Birmingham, has been crowned the city's top residential area in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide for 2026, praised for its community spirit and amenities.