Never Miss a BHX Flight Again with This £50k Land Opportunity Near Birmingham Airport Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham auction land airport development residential property planning sheldon investment A unique opportunity has arisen for those looking to invest near Birmingham Airport. A freehold plot of land located behind 49-51 Hazeldene Road, Sheldon, adjacent to Sheldon Country Park and just minutes from the airport … Read More
Campaigners Rally Against 18-Bedroom HMO Proposal in Brierley Hill's Victorian Buildings Sunday, April 26, 2026 brierleyhill hmo victorian conservation campaign planning development heritage overcrowding safety A new planning application to convert derelict Victorian buildings into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Brierley Hill has reignited local opposition. Situated behind Albion Church on High Street, the … Read More
200-Year-Old Wolverhampton Pub Saved by Community Takes Major Step Towards Reopening Saturday, April 25, 2026 wolverhampton pub community heritage preservation refurbishment licensing planning conservation village The historic Old Stags Head pub, a cherished landmark in Penn, Wolverhampton, is moving closer to reopening after being closed for nearly six years. Once threatened with conversion into residential homes, this 200-year-old … Read More
Second Bid to Convert Former Pub into Residential Housing in Walsall Saturday, April 25, 2026 walsall royaloak housing development planning redevelopment apartments pubclosure council realestate The Royal Oak, a former pub on Oxford Street in Walsall that has been vacant since the pandemic, is once again under consideration for redevelopment into housing. Laxmi Properties has submitted a new proposal to convert the … Read More
HMRC Announces Pension Access Age Increase for UK Households Born After 1971 Friday, April 24, 2026 hmrc pensions retirement tax uk agerestriction crystallisation governance legislation planning HMRC has issued updated guidance alerting UK households to an upcoming change in the minimum age at which they can access their pension savings. Beginning April 6, 2028, the normal minimum pension age will rise from 55 to 57. … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Speculative Applications for Children’s Homes in Solihull Thursday, April 23, 2026 children homes solihull planning safeguarding council care applications speculation councillors Concerns have been mounting over a significant rise in “speculative applications” to convert residential properties into children’s care homes across Solihull. Local Democracy Reporting Service has closely monitored numerous … Read More