West Midlands Council Tax Increase April 2026 – What You Need to Know Thursday, March 26, 2026 westmidlands counciltax taxincrease april2026 costofliving budget localgovernment households publicservices financialsupport Starting April 2026, households across the West Midlands will experience an increase in council tax bills. This rise comes amid growing financial pressures for many families, adding to existing concerns about affordability. … Read More
Plan for New Veterinary Hospital Proposed on Former West Midlands Land Rover Dealership Site Thursday, March 26, 2026 veterinary hospital wolverhampton development planning architecture healthcare demolition landscaping construction Plans have been submitted to Wolverhampton City Council to transform the former Land Rover showroom site at the corner of Stafford Street and Bone Mill Lane into a modern veterinary hospital. The applicant, Wolverhampton … Read More
Inside Bull Ring Market: Traders Claim ‘Council Driving Us Out’ Amid Rising Charges and Declining Conditions Thursday, March 26, 2026 bullring birmingham traders servicecharges market council antisocial security decline relocation Traders at Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market are sounding the alarm over rising service charges, poor conditions, and a lack of security that they say is pushing their businesses to the brink. With service bills reaching … Read More
First Images Reveal Striking 21-Storey Student Living Tower to Transform Birmingham Skyline Thursday, March 26, 2026 birmingham studenthousing architecture glancynicholls landmarkproperties skyline development urbanplanning pbsa sustainability Birmingham is set to welcome a bold new architectural landmark with the approval of a 21-storey student accommodation tower at 120 Suffolk Street. The development, recommended for approval last week by Birmingham City … Read More
Campaigner Accuses Walsall Council of Breaching Constitution Over Leather Museum Relocation Thursday, March 26, 2026 walsall museum leather relocation constitution council campaign transparency policy budget Walsall Council faces strong criticism from campaigner Linda Boys, who alleges the authority is breaching its own constitution and policies by proceeding with plans to relocate the Leather Museum. The cherished local … Read More
24-Hour Gym in Former West Bromwich Steelworks Site Faces Appeal After Council Rejection Thursday, March 26, 2026 westbromwich sandwell development employment planning appeal gym steelworks localplan landuse A proposal to open a 24-hour gym in the former Trident Steelworks in Albion Road, West Bromwich, faces an appeal after being rejected by Sandwell Council. The council dismissed D1 Gyms’ plan, citing a conflict with its vision … Read More