Shirley Sports Club Secures Retrospective Approval for Outdoor Exercise Area Sunday, March 29, 2026 retrospective planning exercise fitness solihull sportsclub shirley bootcamp housing community sport Solihull planners have granted retrospective permission to Old Edwardians Sports Club (OESC) Ltd in Shirley for an outdoor exercise area constructed on a previously unused grassy space. The Streetsbrook Road-based club, known … Read More
Employment Park Developer Appeals to Planning Inspectorate for Decision on Thrive Project Sunday, March 29, 2026 employment planning development thrive improperties suttoncoldfield greenbelt appeal infrastructure westmidlands IM Properties, a prominent developer of employment parks in the West Midlands, has formally appealed to the Planning Inspectorate to compel two councils to decide on its ambitious Thrive employment park development. The £363 … Read More
Plan for New Veterinary Hospital Proposed on Former West Midlands Land Rover Dealership Site Thursday, March 26, 2026 veterinary hospital wolverhampton development planning architecture healthcare demolition landscaping construction Plans have been submitted to Wolverhampton City Council to transform the former Land Rover showroom site at the corner of Stafford Street and Bone Mill Lane into a modern veterinary hospital. The applicant, Wolverhampton … 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
Smith's Wood Care Home Approved for Conversion into Apartments Despite Opposition Wednesday, March 25, 2026 smithswood carehome apartments planning solihull housing development liambyrne campaign conversion Plans to convert the Jubilee Gardens Care Centre in Smith’s Wood into residential apartments have been approved despite significant opposition from the community and local representatives. Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull … Read More
Most Common Surnames on Unclaimed Estates List Worth £270,000 Monday, March 23, 2026 estates inheritance wills unclaimed probate uk finances legacy law planning Recent data reveals that individuals with certain common surnames may be unaware of their potential to claim estates averaging £270,000. Across the UK, thousands of unclaimed estates—comprising property, money, and personal … Read More