Reform UK Pressured on Walsall School Project
Reform UK faces mounting pressure to clarify its stance on the controversial Windsor Apollo Academy, a £50m school planned on Reedswood Park woodland, as councillors prepare to debate the issue.
Category : Planning Decisions
Burglary Suspect Court After Birmingham Business Theft
A suspect is due in court following a burglary at a Birmingham business. The incident occurred on [date], prompting police investigation.
110 Homes Approved in Tidbury Green Despite Delay Pleas
Solihull Council approves 110 homes in Tidbury Green, rejecting calls to wait for the local plan. The development includes over £4m community investment and benefits for Leafield Athletic FC.
Rackhams Building Transformation: Sphere Group Submits EIA Report
Sphere Group has submitted an EIA Scoping Report to Birmingham City Council for the former House of Fraser building, proposing up to 650 homes, 35,000sqm of office space, and retail as part of the Birmingham Central Heart vision.
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Three Birmingham restaurants with illegal workers face licence review
Six illegal workers found in three Birmingham restaurants during joint police and Home Office raids. Premises licences for Asia Asia Food Hall, Vietnam City Restaurant, and New Tasty Restaurant to be reviewed by city council.
Flats Approved on Stourbridge Heritage Site
Dudley Council has given final approval for ten one-bedroom flats on a heritage site in Stourbridge, after design changes enhanced visual appeal.
Range Rover rammed into house in Aston, probe launched
A black Range Rover was reversed into a terraced house in Aston, Birmingham, causing extensive damage. No one was injured. Police are reviewing CCTV footage.
970-Home Village Expansion Approved Despite Engagement Concerns
Solihull Council unanimously approved plans for 970 homes in Balsall Common, with 50% affordable housing, despite criticism over lack of community engagement.
Birmingham councillors expose exempt housing chaos
Birmingham councillors reveal drug wars, machete fights, and brothels linked to exempt hostels, with 32,900 residents in 12,000 properties. They demand government action after years of inaction.
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Walsall Library Housing Plans Rejected on Biodiversity
Plans to turn the closed Walsall Wood Library into four apartments were refused due to insufficient biodiversity net gain information, despite the site being auctioned for £319,000 in 2020.
Walsall Council to Approve Green Belt Housing Sites
Walsall Council will approve releasing green belt land for 20,000 homes by 2042. Most objections target Pelsall, Bloxwich, and Aldridge sites; Black Cock Farm removed.
Rossendale Planning: Nursing Home to School Conversion Submitted
Rossendale Borough Council has received planning applications including a nursing home conversion to a special school, flood management interventions, and tree works at various locations.
Council backs stadium sale to Swansea City FC
Swansea Council's cabinet has unanimously agreed to sell the Swansea.com Stadium to Swansea City FC, with the deal valued above fair open-market price, pending heads of terms.
Aston Villa Naming Rights Update: Villa Park to Keep Name
Aston Villa's chief Francesco Calvo confirms any naming rights deal must retain 'Villa Park'. North Stand closure reduces capacity to 37,000, with redevelopment targeting 50,000+ seats by 2027/28.
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Solihull masterplan phase 2 approved with 228 affordable homes
Solihull councillors approved the second phase of the 1,600-home Holbeche Place redevelopment, featuring 228 affordable homes in a nine-storey block and two commercial units.
Tipton shop loses licence over lottery ticket theft
Sandwell Council revoked the licence of Best One Store in Tipton after owner Vincent Shaanmugarajah Thamilnesan gave conflicting accounts about a stolen winning lottery ticket worth £920.
Solihull Approves 970-Home Neighbourhood in Balsall Common
Solihull councillors approved a 970-home neighbourhood on grey belt land in Balsall Common, despite a planning chief blasting the applicant for lack of community engagement since 2022.
Over 500 New Homes Planned for Woodford
Plans for 567 homes, shops, and a nature park in Woodford, Stockport, could bring over 1,300 homes to the area, joining a nearby development.
Protesters Oppose Reedswood Park School Plan
Dozens of protesters gathered at Reedswood Park woodland in Walsall to oppose a £50 million secondary school development, citing loss of green space and wildlife habitat.
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House of Fraser closure: End of an era for Rackhams
Three weeks after House of Fraser closed in Birmingham city centre, plans emerge to demolish the historic Rackhams building for 600 new homes and commercial space.
Shropshire Brewery Wins Approval for £2M Pub Revamp
A Shropshire brewery has secured planning permission for a £2 million revamp of a historic Birmingham pub, promising to create jobs and boost the local economy.
House Collapse Near Kidderminster Under Investigation
An investigation has begun after a house partially collapsed near Kidderminster, prompting emergency services to evacuate nearby properties and assess structural safety.
Birmingham Paradise and Smithfield Projects Face Major Risks
Government-appointed commissioners warn Birmingham City Council that its regeneration performance is the biggest challenge, with Paradise and Smithfield schemes posing major financial risks.
House Partially Collapses in Kidderminster, Investigation Underway
An investigation has begun after a house partially collapsed in Kidderminster, prompting emergency services to evacuate nearby properties and ensure public safety.
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Falcon Lodge Community Centre Sale Update
Birmingham City Council will consider the sale of Falcon Lodge Community Centre on July 20, with plans to demolish and rebuild a new facility. Councillor Parkin shared the update.
Nine-bed HMO rejected after 700-signature petition
Sandwell Council rejects nine-bed HMO in Smethwick after 64 objections, 100-signature petition, and online petition with over 700 signatures citing safety and noise concerns.
New Birkenhead Market Plans Submitted
Plans for the new Birkenhead Market at the former TJ Hughes site in Pyramids Shopping Centre have been submitted, with work set to begin before year-end.
Bellfield School Plans Part Demolition and Extension
Bellfield Junior And Infant School in Northfield has submitted plans to Birmingham City Council for partial demolition of an existing building and a single-storey extension to expand nursery and EYFS facilities.
800 Homes and School Planned in Telford Development
Gladman Developments submits outline plans for 800 homes, a primary school, and community hub in north Telford, with work potentially starting in 2029.
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Primark Recalls Pepper Mills Over Lead Risk
Primark urgently recalls three models of pepper mills due to excess lead concentrations. Customers are told to stop using the product and return it to stores for a full refund.
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