Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
Revealed: Birmingham’s Bus Lane Fines Generate Over £8 Million as Appeals Nearly Half Successful Sunday, March 22, 2026 birmingham buslanes fines traffic enforcement appeals motoring penalties pcns roadsafety More than 200,000 drivers in Birmingham have faced bus lane fines, resulting in an astonishing revenue boost for Birmingham City Council over just two years. According to new data obtained via a Freedom of Information request … Read More
Solihull Council Spends Over £30,000 Defending Planning Appeals Saturday, January 10, 2026 solihull council planning appeals legal residents development inspectorate expenditure permits Solihull Council has spent more than £30,000 defending planning appeals from residents dissatisfied with rejected applications, according to recently released data. The 2024/25 financial year marked a surge in appeals, … Read More
Winners and Losers: Solihull Residents’ Appeals Against Rejected Plans in 2025 Saturday, December 27, 2025 solihull planning appeals council inspectorate development housing extensions decisions planninglaw The year 2025 proved to be a landmark period for Solihull residents who challenged the council’s planning decisions after facing rejection. Throughout the year, the Local Democracy Reporting Service tracked the journeys of … Read More
Universal Credit Sanctions More Punitive Than Court Fines, Report Reveals Thursday, November 13, 2025 universalcredit sanctions dwp publiclawproject claimants poverty employment appeals socialwelfare reform A new report by the Public Law Project has revealed that sanctions on Universal Credit claimants are more severe and damaging than criminal fines. Under current Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sanctions, claimants can … Read More
Walsall Council Rejects Three Children’s Home Applications Amid Traffic and Safety Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 walsall children homes planning parking highways safety appeals council refusal Walsall Council’s planning committee has refused three applications for children’s homes at 5 Highgate Close, 10 Grove Way, and 43 St Ives Road, despite planning officers recommending approval for each. The decision comes … Read More