New Lidl Supermarket in Wolverhampton Granted Alcohol Licence After Public Health Withdrawal Tuesday, January 13, 2026 lidl wolverhampton alcohol licence supermarket publichealth housing redevelopment jobs licensing A new Lidl supermarket planned for Wolverhampton has been authorized to sell alcohol after local public health officials retracted their earlier objections. The store will occupy the former Gills sausage factory and abattoir … Read More
Planners Set to Decide on Conversion of Former Willenhall Pub into 10-Bed HMO Tuesday, January 13, 2026 willenhall hmo planning development walsall council falconinn housing community petition Walsall Council planners are preparing to make a final decision on a proposal to transform the former Falcon Inn on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Planning officers have … Read More
New Government Letter Sparks Fresh Developments in Solihull Council’s Housing Plan Saga Monday, January 12, 2026 solihull housing greenbelt localplan planning government consultation development council policy The years-long debate over Solihull Council’s ambitious housing plan has taken an unexpected turn following a recent letter from the government. Solihull’s local plan, a crucial document that guides planning decisions once … Read More
The Eight Best Places to Live in Worcestershire in 2026 Sunday, January 11, 2026 worcestershire bewdley bretforton broadway bromsgrove malvern ombersley tenbury upton housing Worcestershire, a picturesque county within easy reach of Birmingham, has been celebrated in Muddy Stilettos’ new 2026 guide highlighting the best places to live. The guide focuses on family-friendly communities, considering … Read More
Posh Midlands Town Sees £25,000 Drop in Home Values in 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull housing property realestate westmidlands pricedrop midlands worcester mortgages lloydsbank In 2025, one of the West Midlands' most affluent towns, Solihull, witnessed a significant decline in average house prices, with values dropping by over £25,000. This dramatic fall places Solihull fourth on the national list … Read More
Walsall Council Faces Scrutiny on Costs and Key Issues Ahead of 2026 Meeting Sunday, January 11, 2026 walsall council supertip waste housing litter schools reform environment development Walsall Council’s cabinet members are set to face detailed questioning on seven critical issues at the first full council meeting of 2026. Key discussions will span housing developments, litter control, the status of the new … Read More