Calls to Reconsider Controversial Walsall Housing Approval at Planning Committee Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall planning conservation greenbelt housing council heritage committee development controversy Plans to build two five-bedroom houses on Barr Lakes Lane in Walsall’s protected conservation area have stirred significant controversy, with local experts and residents demanding that the decision be reconsidered by the … Read More
Inspector Upholds Council's Decision Rejecting Children's Home in Wolverhampton Saturday, February 28, 2026 wolverhampton children residential planning inspector council housing appeal care development A government planning inspector has upheld Wolverhampton City Council’s decision to reject applications to convert a six-bedroom family home on Codsall Road into a residential care facility for children. The council had … Read More
Thousands of UK Families Face Loss of Key Inheritance Tax Allowance Friday, February 27, 2026 inheritance tax allowance pensions estates labour planning quilter financial wealth Thousands of UK families are poised to lose a critical inheritance tax allowance due to significant policy changes under a potential Labour government. By 2030-31, over 16,000 estates are projected to surpass the £2 million … Read More
Major Plan to Build New Birmingham Bus Station Sets Aggressive but Realistic Timeline Wednesday, February 25, 2026 birmingham busdepot wmca franchising transport investment planning infrastructure delays budget Concerns have emerged over potential cost increases and delays in constructing a new bus depot in Birmingham. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Investment Board has approved the business justification for … Read More
Walsall Council Leaders to Face Questions on Museum Plans, Fly-Tipping, and Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, February 24, 2026 walsall museum planning flytipping antisocial behaviour council enforcement potholes parking Walsall Council leaders are set to answer questions on ten pressing issues at the upcoming public meeting on Thursday, February 26, at 6pm at the Walsall Council House. Among the topics under scrutiny are the future of the … Read More
Birmingham Approves Demolition of Harborne Police Station Amid Affordable Housing Concerns Tuesday, February 24, 2026 birmingham harborne police development housing affordable planning demolition brownfield council Plans to demolish the former Harborne Police Station in Birmingham and replace it with new residential homes have been approved, sparking mixed reactions from local councillors. The site, located on Rose Road, will be … Read More