Balsall Common HS2 Development Decision Due on 970 Homes
Solihull Council's planning committee is set to decide on a major development of 970 homes on green belt land in Balsall Common, with officers recommending approval despite local opposition.
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Birmingham Man in Court Over Victoria Square Stabbing
Niazal Rahmanullah, 25, has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after an 18-year-old was stabbed and a 17-year-old assaulted in Victoria Square, Birmingham on June 23.
Shirley venue owner waits for alcohol licence decision
Nilesh Pandit's bid to sell alcohol at Hideout in Shirley's Parkgate Shopping Centre faces a week-long wait after a Solihull Council hearing.
Decision due on 970-home Balsall Common neighbourhood near HS2
Solihull planners recommend approval for 970 homes on green belt land in Balsall Common, with 50% affordable housing, a primary school, and extra station parking.
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Birmingham High Street Demolition: Public to Have Say
A public consultation on July 16 will discuss demolishing Martineau Place for a 60-storey skyscraper with 2,000 homes, impacting a GP surgery with 17,789 patients and multiple businesses.
Rossendale Planning Apps: Week Ending July 10
Rossendale Borough Council registered planning applications up to July 10, including householder extensions, tree works, and a new dwelling proposal.
Birmingham Man Jailed 30 Years for Screwdriver Attack
Amir Khan, 25, was jailed for 30 years after stabbing his wife Madio Bano in the head with a screwdriver-like tool in Lozells, Birmingham, leaving her with permanent brain damage.
Lidl accelerates Harborne Day Centre demolition plans
Lidl has fast-tracked plans to demolish the former Harborne Day Care Centre, with 93% of consultation respondents in favor of the new 24,000 sq ft store and 120-space car park.
Walsall's £750,000 Alleyway Set for Demolition
Butler's Passage in Walsall, which cost £750,000 to redevelop in 2004, will be demolished under the Connected Gateway Scheme to create a town centre plaza.
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Reedswood Park Woodland Lost for £50m School Despite Opposition
The Department for Education has selected Reedswood Park for a £50m free school, destroying 13.7 acres of woodland against community opposition. The planning application is now with the new Reform council.
Stonebridge Cross housing site pivots to employment-led scheme
Liverpool Council will market Stonebridge Cross in Croxteth for mixed-use development with 220 homes instead of 1,200, after evidence shows strong demand for employment floorspace.
HMRC Delays Report on Capital Gains Tax Amid Burnham Speculation
HMRC has delayed publishing a report on higher capital gains tax impact as Andy Burnham considers targeted rate changes, potentially affecting share sales and second homes.
Dominick House Demolition Delayed by Council Ruling
Wirral Council rules prior approval needed for Dominick House demolition, halting plans. Developer sought to demolish 1960s office block for car park, but insufficient detail cited.
Bury OKs Masterplans for 6,300 Homes on Green Belt
Bury Council has approved three masterplans for 6,300 homes at Elton Reservoir, Walshaw, and Simister Bowlee, including schools, local centres, and roads, despite protests from residents and opposition.
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Court Dismisses Legal Action Against Walsall Council Over Venue
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against Walsall Council's approval of a rooftop food and drink venue, upholding the planning permission granted in 2022.
Final Moments of 'Burger Bar Boy' Gunman Captured on CCTV
CCTV captures Gavin Parry, a Burger Bar Boys member, running with a STEN gun before being shot by a Skorpion machine gun in a Winson Green estate. Mechanic Theo Bailey jailed for 22 years.
Historic Birmingham Pub Refurbishment Gets Green Light
Birmingham City Council has approved refurbishment plans for a historic pub, preserving its heritage while modernizing facilities.
Court Dismisses Legal Challenges Against Walsall Council Over Food Venue
Two judicial reviews and two injunctions against Walsall Council over the Rooftop Food Court have been dismissed, with £21,000 in legal costs awarded to the council.
Did Birmingham live up to Cadbury's 1950s predictions?
A look at Paul S. Cadbury's 1952 book 'Birmingham - Fifty Years On' and how many of his predictions for the city by 2002 and beyond came true, from population to shopping centres.
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New Inn Harborne Refurbishment Plans Recommended for Approval
Joule's Brewery's plans to refurbish The New Inn in Harborne, including landscaping and extensions, have been recommended for approval ahead of a planning committee meeting on July 9.
Hyndburn Planning Applications June 29 - July 5
Hyndburn Borough Council registered planning applications including demolition of Accrington Victoria Hospital, HMO conversion, and mosque landscaping conditions.
Erdington Baths Regeneration Delays and Budget Pressures
Birmingham Council warns of further delays and possible scope changes for Erdington Baths regeneration as budget faces £1.7m slippage and is under pressure.
Rossendale Council Lists New Planning Applications
Rossendale Borough Council has published planning applications for the week ending July 3, including balcony extensions, dropped kerbs, and listed building consent.
Three-Bed Home to Become Seven-Bed HMO in Pleck
A plan to convert a three-bed family home on Kingsley Street, Pleck, into a seven-bed HMO has been submitted. Pleck already has 16 HMO licenses, one of the highest in Walsall.
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Bergvall speaks on Spurs future amid Villa transfer links
Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has broken his silence on his future after being linked with Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich this summer.
Men jailed after burglar stabbed in mobile home raid
David McCandless and Mason Meanwell were jailed for 12 years for manslaughter after a fellow intruder was stabbed during an armed burglary in Tuxford.
Calthorpe Estate Land Sell-Off: First Plots at Auction July 9
The Calthorpe Estate is selling residential land in Edgbaston, with seven plots going under the hammer on July 9 at guide prices ranging from £1,000 to £75,000.
Smithfield Tower Plans Spark Lost Opportunity Fears
Plans for 408 apartments in two towers at Birmingham's Smithfield site face criticism from councillors and residents, who call them a 'huge lost opportunity' lacking quality design.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Face Retrial Over Factory Damage
Four pro-Palestine protesters will face a retrial in March 2027 for allegedly causing criminal damage to Moog Aircraft Group's Wolverhampton factory, after a jury failed to reach a verdict.
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Pensnett Road Sealed Off After Criminal Damage
Tiled House Lane in Pensnett was cordoned off by police after reports of criminal damage on July 1. No injuries were reported, and officers remain in the area for reassurance.
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