Rejected Seven-Bed HMO Proposal in Elmdon Heads to Appeal Monday, April 13, 2026 hmo elmdon planning appeal solihull neolux inspection development changeofuse government A controversial plan to convert a house in Elmdon into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been rejected by Solihull planners and is now set for review by a government planning inspector. The property in … Read More
RSPCA Launches Urgent Appeal After Rescuing Over 250 Dogs from Neglected Breeding Home Sunday, April 12, 2026 rspca rescue dogs neglect breeding poodles welfare appeal rehoming animals In a heartbreaking rescue operation, the RSPCA uncovered more than 250 poodles and poodle-crosses suffering in severe neglect at a breeder’s home in Nottingham. Many of the dogs were found caked in filth, with matted coats … Read More
Employment Park Developer Appeals to Planning Inspectorate for Decision on Thrive Project Sunday, March 29, 2026 employment planning development thrive improperties suttoncoldfield greenbelt appeal infrastructure westmidlands IM Properties, a prominent developer of employment parks in the West Midlands, has formally appealed to the Planning Inspectorate to compel two councils to decide on its ambitious Thrive employment park development. The £363 … 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
My PIP Payments Stopped After Life-Threatening Diagnosis: What to Do Next Saturday, March 21, 2026 pip dwp heartfailure disabilitybenefits appeal healthcondition review diuretics mobility claimant A claimant has raised concerns after their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was unexpectedly cancelled following a serious new diagnosis. Previously receiving PIP for spinal stenosis, complex PTSD, and nerve damage, the … Read More
Full Cost of Walsall’s Controversial Battery Storage Project Fight Revealed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 walsall battery storage greenbelt anesco legal costs appeal council planning Walsall Council has disclosed that taxpayers have spent £81,555.22 in total defending their opposition to a contentious Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposed on green belt land in Great Barr. The dispute began in 2021 … Read More