Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan proposes St Andrew's Stadium be integrated into the Sports Quarter vision, with possible residential redevelopment or continued sports use after Blues' relocation.
Raymond Bastable, 78, received a suspended sentence for causing the death of Joan Heaton by careless driving. Many call it a tragic accident and question the prosecution.
Plans for a children's home on Beacon Road, opposite Barr Beacon School, are recommended for approval despite 84 petition signatures and residents' objections over safety and anti-social behaviour.
Rossendale Borough Council received planning applications including a cafe with office space, 50 homes, flood management works, and shopfront alterations up to July 24.
A major regeneration scheme for Willenhall's Locksmith Quarter, including 109 new homes, has been recommended for approval by Walsall Council planners.
Birmingham City Council recommends removing all 21 Green Belt sites from its Local Plan, halting 8,200 homes in Sutton Coldfield after 5,500-signature petition and policy changes.
Solihull planners have refused permission for a five-bedroom HMO and studio flat in Kingshurst, citing inadequate living space in the studio flat, which was only 26.5 square metres.
Plans for Martineau Place redevelopment include two towers, 1,500 homes, and 26,000 sqm of commercial space, replacing the outdated shopping centre in Birmingham city centre.
Birmingham City Council has approved the sale of the former Falcon Lodge Community Centre in Sutton Coldfield to a charitable organisation, which plans to demolish the existing buildings and eventually provide a new permanent community facility.
Andy Burnham, likely next PM after Starmer's resignation, is urged by cross-party MPs to add new council tax bands for high-value homes and scrap referendum limits on rises.
Hyndburn Borough Council reports planning applications from July 13-19, including a retrospective change of use for vehicle parking and several householder extensions.
Birmingham City Council has approved the sale of Mole Street Depot to a charitable trust for a 'major landmark mosque' and community complex, generating a capital receipt to support its financial recovery plan.
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.
A suspect is due in court following a burglary at a Birmingham business. The incident occurred on [date], prompting police investigation.
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.
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.
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.
Dudley Council has given final approval for ten one-bedroom flats on a heritage site in Stourbridge, after design changes enhanced visual appeal.
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.
Solihull Council unanimously approved plans for 970 homes in Balsall Common, with 50% affordable housing, despite criticism over lack of community engagement.
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.
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 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 Borough Council has received planning applications including a nursing home conversion to a special school, flood management interventions, and tree works at various locations.
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'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.
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.
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 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.
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.