Hockley Heath Housing Estate Approved Despite Strong Local Opposition Friday, May 29, 2026 hockleyheath housing greenbelt solihull planning infrastructure development traffic community council Plans for a new housing estate in Hockley Heath have been approved, generating frustration among hundreds of local residents. The proposed development, set to encompass 99 homes on green belt land south of School Road, faced … Read More
Solihull Launches Weekly Food Waste Collection from 5 October Thursday, May 28, 2026 solihull foodwaste recycling environment sustainability council collection renewableenergy fertiliser wastemanagement Solihull Council has announced the official start date for its new weekly food waste collection service, set to begin on Monday, 5 October. This initiative aims to transform household food waste into renewable energy and … Read More
Solihull Council Triumphs in Planning Appeals After Recent Setbacks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 solihull planning appeals inspectorate development council permitted extensions highwaysafety treeremoval Solihull Council is currently experiencing a welcome turnaround in its planning appeals record, securing five significant wins after a string of recent losses. These victories not only uphold the council’s planning decisions … Read More
Lichfield Family-Run Cocktail Bar ‘Devastated’ After Fatal Assault Tuesday, May 26, 2026 lichfield assault riccoloren cocktailbar murder police staffordshire solihull tragedy localbusiness Staff at Ricco & Loren, a popular family-run cocktail and wine bar on Market Street in Lichfield, are mourning after a violent assault left one man dead and another injured. The distressing incident occurred late on … Read More
Solihull Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Assault at Lichfield Bar Tuesday, May 26, 2026 solihull lichfield assault murder police justice crime hospital charges investigation A tragic incident unfolded at the Ricco and Loren bar on Market Street in Lichfield, where a serious assault led to the death of one man and injuries to another. Billy Allison, 36, from Solihull, has been charged with murder … Read More
Proposal to Transform Castle Bromwich Shop into New Pizza Takeaway Monday, May 25, 2026 castlebromwich pizza takeaway planning solihull retail restaurant community development consultation Castle Bromwich may soon welcome a new pizza takeaway. Palisade Properties Ltd has submitted an application to Solihull Council seeking permission to convert a retail shop in Rudgeway House, Hurst Lane North, into a pizza … Read More