Complete List of 539 DWP Cold Weather Payment Postcodes – Some Receiving £50 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 coldweather dwp postcodes payments winter support uk housing freezing scheme The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has activated Cold Weather Payments for 539 postcodes this winter. The scheme, which runs annually from November through March, provides financial support to households in specific … Read More
Solihull planners reject ‘excessive’ Shirley home extension amid neighbour objections Tuesday, January 6, 2026 planning solihull extension shirley objection overdevelopment enforcement retrospective housing disability Solihull Council planners have refused retrospective permission for an extensive extension at a Shirley home, citing concerns over excessive development raised by neighbours and councillors. The property on Ufton Close had … Read More
Arrow: Warwickshire’s Best Place to Live in 2026 for Its Timeless Charm and Vibrant Community Sunday, January 4, 2026 warwickshire arrow village community countryside housing schools stratford commuting heritage Nestled between Redditch and Evesham in the Stratford-upon-Avon district, the quaint hamlet of Arrow has been crowned Warwickshire’s best place to live in 2026. This small but captivating village boasts classic “chocolate … Read More
The Massive Birmingham Skyscrapers Set to Transform City Skyline Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham skyscrapers citycentre development architecture urbanplanning housing regeneration construction mixeduse Birmingham’s city centre is undergoing a remarkable transformation as towering new skyscrapers reshape its skyline. Notable developments like One Eastside and the Octagon have already become iconic fixtures, and now a fresh … Read More
The Eight Best Places to Live in Warwickshire Saturday, January 3, 2026 warwickshire housing homes markettowns villages affordability commuting community historic lifestyle If a new year means a fresh start in a new home, Warwickshire offers some of the best places to live within easy reach of Birmingham. Lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos has curated a list of the top eight locations in the … Read More
The Birmingham Estate Where House Prices Plummeted by a Third in Just 12 Months Saturday, January 3, 2026 rottonpark birmingham houseprices propertymarket realestate pricedrop housing markettrends homeownership economy Rotton Park, a residential area situated approximately 2.5 miles west of Birmingham city centre, has experienced a significant decline in property values. Over the course of the last 12 months, the average house price in this … Read More