Birmingham City Council faces delays to the Druids Heath regeneration scheme after a legal challenge. Councillors call for better engagement with angry residents as transparency concerns emerge.
Camden Council opens £500 emergency payments for residents in severe financial hardship. Check eligibility and how to apply for the Cost of Living Fund.
Controversial plans to convert a Cotteridge shop into a six-bed HMO are recommended for approval a second time after the landlord provided new management assurances. The decision goes to committee on January 22.
West Midlands Police confirm organised crime is exploiting Birmingham's exempt accommodation sector. Councillors demand urgent action as crisis deepens.
Dudley Council plans one of England's toughest anti-social behaviour crackdowns, with measures including evicting council tenants for their children's actions. Read the full details.
Developer Vistry unveils plans for 1,800 homes at North Leigh Park, transforming a brownfield site. Public exhibition on Jan 22. Share your views on the new neighbourhood.
St Helens councillors will debate the ambitious masterplan for Bold Forest Garden Village, a 3,000-home sustainable development. The plan includes a new school and healthcare centre. Read the latest.
Herefordshire residents not on DWP benefits can now apply for emergency grants of up to £600 via the Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Octopus Energy launches Britain's first smart energy tariff for social housing, saving tenants up to £200 annually with solar panels and battery storage. See how it works.
Birmingham City Council's major Druids Heath regeneration plan faces delays after a legal challenge over affordable housing transparency. The council has asked the court to quash its own planning decision.
Cardiff Council seeks to buy land at the Central Quay redevelopment to build up to 730 homes, focusing on affordable and council housing to tackle the city's housing emergency.
Tandridge District Council launches a Winter Support Scheme offering £225 payments to eligible households. Applications are open now for residents struggling with essentials.
Lloyds Bank and Orbit Group have agreed a £195 million finance package to upgrade thousands of social homes across England, targeting warmer, safer, and more energy-efficient living conditions by 2030.
Planning a loft conversion? Expert advice on budget, regulations, and design to maximise space and avoid costly mistakes. Essential reading before you start work.
New research reveals the top 10 household jobs UK homeowners put off, from dripping taps to noisy washing machines, costing an average of £305 in long-term damage. Find out if you're a procrastinator.
Dudley Council tenants will see rents rise by the maximum 4.8% from April, generating £3.9m for housing services, though most service charges will fall. Read the full details.
The former Falcon Inn in Willenhall has been granted permission to be converted into a 10-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Read the full story on the local planning decision.
A major Birmingham regeneration project for 3,500 new homes faces potential delays due to a legal challenge from residents fearing community loss. Council warns of reputational damage.
UK households can earn up to £7,500 tax-free by renting a spare room. Learn how the HMRC Rent a Room Scheme works and boost your bank balance today.
Discover how your 2026 paint choices, from Dulux's indigo blues to Ikea's Rebel Pink, impact stress, creativity and focus according to a psychology professor's insights.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves plan to demolish a 15-year-old specialist children's accommodation to build eight 'affordable' maisonettes, doubling housing on the site.
Richborough unveils vision for 300 homes, a park, and sports facilities on green belt land near Knowle. Public consultation now open. Share your views.
Manchester Council is shifting Gorton's heart to Garratt Way with a new town square, market revamp, and 400+ homes. See how the £60m plan transforms the suburb.
The Labour Government's new Crisis and Resilience Fund replaces the Household Support Fund in April 2026. Learn about eligibility, payments, and how to access support.
As UK temperatures plummet to -5°C, a homeowner's simple trick of opening cupboard doors thawed frozen pipes fast. Learn how to prevent and fix this common winter issue.
A Surrey couple are trapped in their 'unsellable' new-build flat as service charges rocket to £700 a month. MPs call it a national leaseholder nightmare. Read their story.
Richborough proposes 300 homes, a community park, and a sports pitch on green belt land in Knowle, Solihull. A public consultation is now open for feedback.
A new £1bn Crisis and Resilience Fund will provide emergency payments to low-income households on Universal Credit or Housing Benefit from April 2026. Learn about the new support.
Houldsworth Golf Club in Reddish, formed in 1910, fears being destroyed if Stockport Council's draft local plan to build 122 homes on its land proceeds. Members warn of a 'slow death' for the community hub.
The building that housed Failsworth's final bank is set for transformation into seven one-bed apartments. Planning approval granted for the change of use, addressing local housing needs. Read more.