Solihull Village Proposed to Expand with Nearly 200 New Homes Monday, April 27, 2026 tidburygreen solihull housing development planning bloorhomes affordablehousing community greybelt consultation Plans have been submitted for nearly 200 new homes in the picturesque village of Tidbury Green, Solihull. If approved, this development would nearly double the village’s current population of around 1,000 residents. … Read More
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
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
National Trust to Close 137 Holiday Cottages Across the UK, Shifting Focus to Long-Term Rentals Thursday, April 23, 2026 nationaltrust holidaycottages uk tourism housing sustainability climatechange rentals conservation propertymanagement The National Trust has announced plans to close 137 of its holiday cottages throughout the UK, marking a significant change for holidaymakers and visitors. While the Trust currently owns more than 500 cottages nationwide, … Read More
Homeless Birmingham Family Split Across Hotel Rooms Wins Council Payout Tuesday, April 21, 2026 homelessness birmingham council compensation eviction accommodation ombudsman complaint housing temporaryhousing Birmingham City Council has been ordered to pay £500 in compensation to a homeless father after council negligence forced his family to live in two separate bed and breakfast rooms for weeks without access to cooking … Read More
Birmingham Mum Shares Struggles of Living in Cramped Temporary Housing with Three Children Sunday, April 19, 2026 housing birmingham temporary council safety children mentalhealth tenancy overcrowding neglect A Birmingham mother of three has shared the harsh realities of living in temporary accommodation, highlighting serious safety concerns and the toll it has taken on her family. For the past two years, the mum, her partner, and … Read More