Birmingham Council Proposes Sale of Iconic Alpha Tower Amid Financial Crisis Tuesday, December 16, 2025 birmingham council alphatower propertysale financialcrisis listedbuilding assetdisposal localgovernment debtrecovery realestate Birmingham City Council, grappling with severe financial challenges, is moving forward with plans to sell Alpha Tower, one of the city’s most recognizable buildings. The decision forms part of a wider strategy to stabilize … Read More
1,200 Homes Approved on Shirley Green Belt as Planning Chief Finds It 'Hard to Refuse' Monday, December 15, 2025 housing greenbelt planning solihull shirley development infrastructure community council construction A major housing development proposal to build around 1,200 homes on green belt land in Shirley has been approved by Solihull Council’s planning committee, despite concerns from local residents and councillors. The double … Read More
Walsall Residents Urged to Voice Concerns Over Green Belt Development Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall greenbelt development consultation housing localplan community campaign planning council The Beacon Action Group, a local campaign organization, is urging Walsall residents to take action and share their views on proposals to build thousands of new homes on the borough’s green belt land. The group has raised … Read More
Probe into Failed Sale of Midlands Leisure Centre Set to Enter Third Year Sunday, December 14, 2025 dudley leisurecentre sale investigation council developer grantthornton audit delay wellington The prolonged saga surrounding the failed sale of the former Dudley Leisure Centre is now entering its third year without resolution. On December 8, Dudley Council’s Audit Committee was informed that the awaited report … Read More
Major Midlands Bypass Gains Momentum Amid Plans for Up to 14,000 New Homes Sunday, December 14, 2025 hereford bypass transport infrastructure herefordshire council housing traffic nationalhighways planning Herefordshire’s vision for a major bypass around Hereford took a significant step forward as local councillors approved an essential component of the county’s Local Transport Plan. The plan focuses on establishing a new … Read More
Key Dates for Dudley Christmas and New Year Bin Collections Saturday, December 13, 2025 dudley christmas newyear bins waste recycling collection schedule holiday council Dudley Council has announced important updates to the bin collection schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year period. Residents are advised to take note of these changes to ensure their waste and recycling bins are … Read More