Sutton Coldfield ‘Under Attack’ as Green Belt Building Plans Spark Outcry Sunday, December 7, 2025 suttoncoldfield greenbelt housing development planning conservation birmingham consultation landuse opposition Proposals to develop large portions of Sutton Coldfield’s Green Belt—including plans for thousands of new homes and industrial sites—have been met with strong opposition, described by local leaders as an “attack on the town.” … Read More
Supermarket Giant Seeks Second Approval for Store Next to Streetly Pub Sunday, December 7, 2025 sainsburys streetly walsall supermarket planning greenbelt development carpark housing conservation Sainsbury’s, a leading supermarket chain, has submitted a fresh proposal to build a convenience store on the car park adjoining the Farmer John’s pub on Aldridge Road, Streetly. This marks their second attempt after a similar … Read More
Solihull’s Historic Mason Arms Pub Gets Approval for Extensive Refurbishment Thursday, December 4, 2025 solihull masonarms gradeii refurbishment listedbuilding conservation planning heritage pub historic The Mason Arms, a cherished historic pub in Solihull dating back to the 1700s, is set for a significant refurbishment after receiving listed building consent from Solihull planners. The pub’s owners submitted an application … Read More
Wildlife Trust Urges Rejection of 115-Home Development on Walsall Green Belt Monday, December 1, 2025 walsall greenbelt wildlife development housing conservation biodiversity planning ecology inquiry The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust has issued a strong call to refuse plans for a 115-home development on Walsall’s cherished green belt at Longwood Lane. The trust warns that approving the project would be a … Read More
£100m Midlands Nature Strategy Unveils 62-Step Plan for Green Space Restoration Saturday, November 29, 2025 westmidlands nature conservation biodiversity restoration greenspaces environment wildlife sustainability climatechange The West Midlands has revealed an ambitious new Local Nature Recovery Strategy aimed at protecting and enhancing the region’s natural environments. This 62-step plan is designed to restore wildlife habitats, improve waterways … Read More
Rooftop Street Food Venue Seeks Approval After Sudden Closure Monday, November 24, 2025 walsall streetfood rooftop planning safety leisure economy conservation jobs venue Plans have been submitted for the reopening of a rooftop street food venue in Walsall, which was abruptly closed last month due to operating without planning permission. The Rooftop Food Court launched earlier this year atop … Read More