Plans Unveiled to Replace Smethwick’s Desi Pub with New Apartment Block Wednesday, February 11, 2026 smethwick development pub demolition residential flats planning covid19 parking regeneration Plans have been submitted to demolish the Desi 2 pub on Olbury Road in Smethwick and replace it with a new residential development consisting of 22 flats. The application, submitted by developer Redland Bay to Sandwell … Read More
Council Rejects Proposal to Convert Home into Nursery Over Safety and Community Concerns Friday, February 6, 2026 nursery planning sandwell extensions parking residential safety noise housing traffic Sandwell Council has refused an application to convert a detached three-bedroom house in Bell End, Rowley Regis, into a nursery for up to ten children. The applicant, Omar Kazimi, had proposed significant alterations, … Read More
Midlands Drivers Fined for Speeding Under 30mph in 20mph Zones Sunday, February 1, 2026 midlands speeding 20mph zones fines drivers westmidlands safety enforcement residential Drivers across the West Midlands have been surprised to find speeding fines in the post despite travelling at speeds under 30mph. Many were caught exceeding the 20mph limits set in certain zones, particularly residential … Read More
Solihull Planners Reject Children’s Home Proposal in Olton Over Highway Safety Concerns Wednesday, January 14, 2026 solihull olton childrenshome planning highways trafficsafety localopposition councildecision residential development Solihull planners have rejected a proposal to convert a house on Dene Court Road in Olton into a children’s home. The application, submitted by Aqib Nawaz Nawaz in September to accommodate two children aged 11 to 17, faced … Read More
Inside Birmingham's Rotton Park: Understanding a 31% Drop in House Prices in 2025 Saturday, January 3, 2026 birmingham rottonpark housingmarket propertyprices hmos realestate crime residential regeneration rentalmarket Nestled in Birmingham, Rotton Park is traditionally a leafy, residential area boasting large homes and spacious gardens—a scene that should appeal to many homebuyers in 2025. Yet, recent data reveals that house prices here … Read More
Drivers Urged to Know These 10 Key Facts as 20mph Speeding Fines Increase Saturday, December 13, 2025 speeding fines 20mph midlands roadsafety residential traffic police enforcement motorists Drivers across the Midlands have been surprised to receive speeding fines even though they were travelling at less than 30mph. These penalties are primarily being issued to those exceeding the 20mph speed limits that are … Read More