Plans to Regenerate Ravenscourt Shopping Centre in Brownhills Declared Unviable Saturday, March 21, 2026 ravenscourt brownhills walsall regeneration aldi shoppingcentre development compulsorypurchase council redevelopment Plans to revitalize the Ravenscourt Shopping Centre in Brownhills have been declared unviable, prompting Walsall Council to take a more proactive role. The once-bustling precinct, located just off the High Street, has fallen … Read More
Drivers Face £590 Charges Amid Birmingham's Pothole Crisis Friday, March 20, 2026 potholes birmingham rac roads drainage vehicle repair council damage transport Drivers in Birmingham and across the UK are facing hefty repair bills due to a surge in pothole-related damage. The RAC has issued a stark warning after a significant rise in pothole-related breakdowns was reported last … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Birmingham Tower Plans Amid Fears of Unsuitable Student Housing Surplus Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham housing student accommodation development planning inflation viability tower council The approval of plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation tower in Birmingham has raised alarms about the possibility of an oversupply of unsuitable housing in the city centre. The development, set to provide 506 … Read More
Dudley Council Sells £14m Worth of Homes Deemed 'Too Shabby to Repair' Thursday, March 19, 2026 dudley housing council properties repair scrutiny assets investment tenants maintenance Dudley Council has generated nearly £14 million by selling 195 empty homes classified as too costly to repair. A report presented at the Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 19 detailed the council’s process … Read More
Investors Worldwide Always Ask Andy Street Two Key Questions About Birmingham Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham investment finance council binsstrike economy development leadership prosperuk hs2 Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city … Read More
Green Light for Balsall Common Roundabout Advertisements Despite Motorist Distraction Concerns Thursday, March 19, 2026 balsallcommon advertising roundabouts solihull trafficsafety planning council distraction publicsafety visualamenity Advertising boards will soon be installed on three roundabouts in Balsall Common following approval by Solihull Council, despite worries that the signs may distract drivers. The proposal, submitted last May by Steve Green of … Read More