Tracey Crarer from Matlock says a 26ft telegraph pole installed two metres from her window has ruined her property's value and outdoor enjoyment, with BT Openreach refusing to relocate it unless she pays thousands.
Birmingham City Council is investigating an allegedly unauthorized HMO construction at 191 Warwards Lane after residents warned of 'serious public safety risks' from spilled materials and unsafe practices.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate have issued a stark warning to local councillors ahead of May's critical elections, vowing to hold decision-makers accountable over controversial regeneration plans that have faced legal challenges and communi
A children's playground in Wollaton, Nottingham, has been demolished after housing officials deemed it unsafe due to rain making slides slippery. Residents are outraged at the destruction and the resulting muddy wasteland.
Developer Linear Living has submitted plans for a 24-storey residential tower called One Lord Street in Manchester's Green Quarter, featuring 251 homes including adaptable units, aiming to revitalize a long-vacant site near the city centre.
Islington Council is providing one-off £200 payments to households on seven DWP benefits through the Household Support Fund. Eligible families with sick or disabled children can apply for support with essentials like food and energy bills.
A 107-home development in Piccadilly East has secured £1.6m from the GMCA brownfield fund, supporting a new pocket park and independent business kiosk in one of Manchester's most exciting emerging neighbourhoods.
Official data reveals construction output fell 2% in three months to January 2026, with experts declaring the Government's 1.5 million homes target unachievable amid economic stagnation.
Somerset Council has ruled that a proposed 400-home development near the M5 in Puriton does not require a full environmental impact assessment, clearing the first planning hurdle for the project.
Birmingham City Council reveals 5,200 privately-owned homes have been empty for two years or more, urging residents to report vacant properties during National Empty Homes Week.
Plans submitted to convert the Grade II Listed former Governers House at Walsall Manor Hospital into 14 one-bedroom flats, preserving its historic character while adding modern amenities.
Breedon Group CEO Rob Wood says Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million homes will fail due to lack of support for construction, cement supply threats, and falling housing additions.
Three sisters living near Reedswood Park in Walsall express outrage over plans for a new 1,000-space school, citing environmental damage, traffic concerns, and lack of consultation from authorities.
A resident of Wickets Tower in Edgbaston has been unable to leave her home during a booked week off work due to a water leak that left the building without running water for more than a week, with poor communication from the council.
West Lancashire councillors have backed a £20m regeneration programme for Digmoor in Skelmersdale, but concerns have been raised about the new board potentially becoming a 'quango'.
Over 1.5 million UK households reliant on heating oil face winter without warmth as suppliers cancel orders amid price surges linked to Middle East conflict.
Wychavon District Council's planning committee approved 59 homes in Drakes Broughton, citing government-imposed housing targets as forcing the destruction of countryside and overwhelming local infrastructure.
Rural UK households dependent on heating oil face sudden price spikes as costs jump from 62p to £1.73 per litre, with charities warning of affordability crises and supply issues.
Sandwell Council proposes demolishing the deteriorating Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre to make way for up to 80 new flats and houses, citing high refurbishment costs and better alternatives.
Manchester City Council has agreed a deal with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to finance the construction of 1,600 homes on seven brownfield sites, with over 20% designated as genuinely affordable under the Manchester Living Rent scheme.
Detailed plans for a new community of 1,491 homes and a trunk road section at North Leigh Park have been submitted to Wigan Council, aiming to transform a former industrial site.
A north Cornwall village near Rock could see a new housing development modelled on Newquay's pioneering Nansledan, featuring 49 homes with 25 affordable units and eco-friendly heat pumps.
Sandwell Council has submitted an application to build 100 flats and houses on the former GKN factory site in Smethwick, as part of wider regeneration plans around the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital that could see up to 800 new homes.
Sandwell Council will bid for £1.3m from the Brownfield Land Release Fund to demolish the former Cradley Heath Community Centre, making way for around 13 new homes, after closing the facility last year due to high running costs.
Residents of Newark Road in Netherton claim their homes are being ruined by tree roots planted by the council 40 years ago, causing cracks, damp, and structural issues that affect their lives and property values.
Residents in Bampton, the Cotswolds village famous as a Downton Abbey filming location, express outrage as plans for 200 new homes spark infrastructure and environmental concerns.
Cannock Chase Council is auctioning a three-bedroom property in Rugeley after structural repairs were estimated at over £60,000, opting to sell rather than fund costly underpinning.
Leamington Spa has been ranked fourth nationally as one of the best places to live in England, praised for its green spaces, cleanliness, and relaxed pace of life, making it an ideal commuter town near Birmingham.
State pensioners purchasing holiday homes, mobile homes, caravans, or park homes are exempt from paying stamp duty land tax, offering a significant cost-of-living relief for retirees seeking second properties.
Homeowners and builders across the UK must adhere to strict Saturday noise regulations, typically from 8am to 1pm, to avoid fines up to £5,000. Councils enforce these rules under the Control of Pollution Act 1974, with penalties for non-compliance.