Cost of Dudley Council’s Local Plan Exceeds Half a Million Pounds Despite Being Outdated Monday, June 15, 2026 dudley council localplan housing development planning funding government infrastructure legislation Dudley Council has incurred expenses exceeding £600,000 for a local plan designed to guide housing and development until 2041—only for the plan to become outdated as soon as it is adopted. At a cabinet meeting on June 11, … Read More
Dudley Cabinet to Debate Housing Plan Already Due for Replacement Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley housing localplan greenbelt nppf planning council development legislation housingneeds Dudley Council’s cabinet is preparing to discuss the rollout of its new local plan, despite knowing it will require replacement shortly after adoption. This unusual scenario comes as a result of recent legislative changes … Read More
24-Hour Gym in Former West Bromwich Steelworks Site Faces Appeal After Council Rejection Thursday, March 26, 2026 westbromwich sandwell development employment planning appeal gym steelworks localplan landuse A proposal to open a 24-hour gym in the former Trident Steelworks in Albion Road, West Bromwich, faces an appeal after being rejected by Sandwell Council. The council dismissed D1 Gyms’ plan, citing a conflict with its vision … Read More
Solihull Council Seeks Flexibility on Housing Plan Deadline Amid Ongoing Dispute Tuesday, January 27, 2026 solihull housing planning localplan deadline government council development consultation policy Solihull Council’s leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a comprehensive housing blueprint for the borough, yet uncertainty looms over meeting the government’s rigid December 31, 2026 deadline. Council … 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
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