Walsall Council Approves Former Midland Hotel Conversion into 14-Bed Homeless Shelter Monday, April 27, 2026 homeless walsall midlandhotel housing council accommodation hmo temporary support planning Walsall Council has greenlit plans to transform the former Midland Hotel on Station Street into a 14-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) dedicated to helping homeless people in the borough. The council acquired the … Read More
Punishing 2026 Local Election Polls Predict Labour Collapse and Major Shift in Birmingham City Council Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham labour conservatives reform localelections council elections politics polls uk Recent polls signal a dramatic upheaval in Birmingham City Council for the 2026 local elections, with Labour’s longstanding dominance set to collapse while the Conservatives maintain their position. According to PollCheck, … Read More
Second Bid to Convert Former Pub into Residential Housing in Walsall Saturday, April 25, 2026 walsall royaloak housing development planning redevelopment apartments pubclosure council realestate The Royal Oak, a former pub on Oxford Street in Walsall that has been vacant since the pandemic, is once again under consideration for redevelopment into housing. Laxmi Properties has submitted a new proposal to convert the … Read More
Nigel Farage Delivers Message in Sandwell as Reform UK Targets Election Victory Saturday, April 25, 2026 nigelfarage reformuk sandwell oldbury elections council campaign politics localgovernment victory Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, made a notable visit to Oldbury on Monday as the party ramps up its campaign efforts ahead of the upcoming Sandwell council elections. Farage emphasized the party’s commitment to … Read More
Wolverhampton Transfers Mortuary Services to NHS, Avoiding £1.5 Million Upgrade Friday, April 24, 2026 wolverhampton mortuary nhs blackcountry refurbishment health services council partnership legal The City of Wolverhampton Council has announced the transfer of its mortuary services from Wednesfield to Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, a move that will save the council at least £1.5 million in … Read More
Birmingham Council Faces Opposition Over Plans to Sell Prime HS2-Adjacent Land for Short-Term Gain Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham hs2 knowledgequarter propertysale regeneration council finance development opposition economy Birmingham City Council is under pressure from opposition councillors to reconsider its plan to sell prime land near the forthcoming HS2 Curzon Street Station. The Labour-led council, grappling with severe financial … Read More