“It’s Wrong to Wait for Serious Accidents Before Taking Action on Our Dangerous Road” Sunday, June 7, 2026 shirley pedestriansafety crossing council traffic accidents community petitions roadsafety infrastructure Residents near Shirley Park in Hurdis Road are growing increasingly frustrated over the council’s inaction on a long-requested pedestrian crossing. Campaigners say a safer crossing point at the park’s entrance is overdue, … Read More
I Complained to the Council About My Noisy Neighbour — and Our Friendship Was Lost Forever Saturday, June 6, 2026 neighbours noise complaint birdscarer council garden dispute acoustics nuisance community A family’s peaceful relationship with their long-time neighbours fell apart after they lodged a formal complaint about a noisy bird deterrent installed in the neighbours’ garden. The device emitted a persistent high-pitched … Read More
Solihull Home Extension Sparks Local Dispute as Owner Insists 'Not a Popularity Contest' Thursday, June 4, 2026 solihull planning homeextension neighbours dispute council property development letting enforcement A quiet cul-de-sac in Solihull has become the center of a heated dispute following a proposal to extend a home’s garage. Residents of Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood, near Coventry, voiced strong objections after homeowner … Read More
Road Safety Concerns Raised but Cheswick Green Garage Plan Approved Tuesday, June 2, 2026 cheswickgreen solihull planning garage roadsafety neighbours development council committee access The Solihull Council planning committee has approved a proposed garage in Cheswick Green despite voiced concerns about road safety and neighbor objections. Chairman Councillor Bob Grinsell admitted he was “not overly … Read More
Hockley Heath Housing Estate Approved Despite Strong Local Opposition Friday, May 29, 2026 hockleyheath housing greenbelt solihull planning infrastructure development traffic community council Plans for a new housing estate in Hockley Heath have been approved, generating frustration among hundreds of local residents. The proposed development, set to encompass 99 homes on green belt land south of School Road, faced … Read More
Dudley Council Faces £18,000 Shortfall to Repair Mould-Damaged Home Built in 2017 Friday, May 29, 2026 dudley mould repairs damp housing council nhbc warranty awaabslaw housingrevenueaccount Dudley Council is set to spend almost £18,000 to fix damp and mould problems caused by latent construction defects in a council-owned property on Messiter Way, built just six years ago in 2017. The council initially received … Read More