Birmingham’s Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations: Exciting Free Festival for Families Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham chinesenewyear festival family culture southside entertainment community heritage firehorse Birmingham is gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Chinese New Year 2026, with festivities scheduled across the February half term, making it an ideal event for families to enjoy together. The free-to-attend festival … Read More
Controversial Balsall Common Housing Development Approved Despite Community Concerns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 balsallcommon housing development planning solihull community infrastructure approval controversy homes A contentious housing development proposal in Balsall Common has officially cleared its final planning stage, moving forward despite vocal opposition from local residents. The plan, submitted by Elan Homes Holdings Ltd in … Read More
Councillors Approve £20m Plan for New Causeway Green Primary School and Pupil Relocation Tuesday, January 20, 2026 education sandwell oldbury school regeneration passivhaus sustainability infrastructure development community Sandwell Council has given the green light to a £20 million project to build a new Causeway Green Primary School in Oldbury. This state-of-the-art school will be part of the expansive Brandhall Village development, which also … Read More
Willenhall Pub Approved for Conversion into 10-Bedroom HMO Sunday, January 18, 2026 willenhall falconinn hmo planning housing redevelopment community approval conversion property Planning permission has been granted to convert the former Falcon Inn pub on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The decision was finalized at the planning committee meeting on … Read More
Birmingham Street Struggles with Rubbish Amid Bin Strike as Residents Share Communal Skip Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham rubbish cleanup community rats binstrike bordesleygreen skip litterpicking environment Amid an ongoing bin strike, the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham faces a harsh reality of overflowing rubbish, rat infestations, and a pervasive stench. Residents on one street are so frustrated with the mounting litter … Read More
Birmingham’s Picture & Pint: A Bar Like No Other in England Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham pictureandpint bar community hospitality photography cotteridge cheers localart music Picture & Pint, which opened its doors in December 2024, has quickly earned a reputation as Birmingham’s most distinctive bar. Situated in Cotteridge, this one-of-a-kind venue combines the warmth of a traditional pub with … Read More