Reeves Budget Could Push Dudley Council Tenants’ Rent Above Government Limits Tuesday, November 25, 2025 dudley rents socialhousing chancellor reeves budget convergence council tenants housing Dudley Council tenants face a rent increase of £4.76 per week next year, with the possibility of additional rises pending government decisions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to confirm rent convergence in her upcoming … Read More
Frank admission on HMOs in Birmingham as planner says 'we need them' Monday, November 24, 2025 hmos birmingham planning housing council community exemptaccommodation tenants antisocialbehaviour cotteridge The fate of a proposal to convert a shop into a six-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 1726-1728 Pershore Road, Cotteridge, south Birmingham, remains unresolved as the planning committee opts to defer its decision. … Read More
Tower Block Residents ‘Betrayed’ as Energy Bills Quadruple Overnight in Walsall Tuesday, November 18, 2025 walsall housing energy heatnetwork bills tenants prices regulation inflation utilities Residents of 16 tower blocks managed by Walsall Housing Group (WHG) are expressing anger and frustration after their energy bills suddenly increased up to four times overnight. The new charges, which took effect on October 1, … Read More