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Local Democracy Reporter for Sandwell

September 17, 2024

Plan revealed to convert new Tipton houses into residential care home

Property|Sep 17

Wolverhampton shop owner could lose licence after search finds illicit vapes, untaxed booze and illegal pills

Business|Sep 17

September 13, 2024

Council planning to double tax bills on empty and second homes in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton|Sep 13

September 11, 2024

Council’s boundaries redrawn in biggest shake-up for 20 years

West Bromwich|Sep 11

September 10, 2024

Council overruled in row over ‘noisy’ children’s home in West Bromwich

Property|Sep 10

September 7, 2024

West Bromwich estate’s ‘dilapidated’ community centre to be demolished and replaced

West Bromwich|Sep 7

September 6, 2024

Bus lane between Dudley and Birmingham is ‘too expensive’ for congestion-cutting plans

Birmingham|Sep 6

September 5, 2024

Damning review reveals errors that mean £18m extra needed to finish tower block refurb

Former GP surgery was used as Airbnb without permission, angry neighbours claim

Great Barr|Sep 5

September 4, 2024

Petrol station on busy Wolverhampton road set to be demolished and replaced with bigger version

Wolverhampton|Sep 4

September 3, 2024

More homes planned next to industrial units and huge ‘urban village’

Wednesbury|Sep 3

Sandwell Council rejects plan for new shisha lounge calling it ‘inappropriate’

Smethwick|Sep 3

New flats will be allowed next to industrial estate amid concerns about noise

September 2, 2024

Sandwell Council recommends canalside homes should be built - despite concerns

More than 50 homes planned to replace industrial site in Bilston

August 30, 2024

Decision on new West Bromwich mosque expected after delays over ‘parking nightmare’

Transport|Aug 30

August 29, 2024

Plans for new care home in Oldbury to be discussed after neighbours object

Sandwell|Aug 29

Fresh attempt to open new tuition centre in Smethwick after first was rejected

Sandwell|Aug 29

August 28, 2024

Illegal ‘backyard’ barber shop could be allowed to stay in Smethwick

Property|Aug 28

Single-storey former health centre to be transformed into nearly 40 flats

Sandwell|Aug 28

August 12, 2024

Homes planned for ‘eyesore’ land in Tipton which has lain empty for years

August 11, 2024

New bookies set to open in Wolverhampton despite council saying ‘there are too many’

Wolverhampton|Aug 11

Flat plan in Wolverhampton office block with views of industrial estates thrown out by inspector

Wolverhampton|Aug 11

August 10, 2024

New petrol station could still be given green light despite council's 'poor design' concerns

Wolverhampton|Aug 10

August 6, 2024

Ex-Wolves defender rapped after allowing lock-ins at wine bar despite warning

Wolverhampton|Aug 6

August 4, 2024

'Inappropriate’ plan for 150 homes on green belt thrown out again - see reasons why

Marston's' former Wolverhampton offices set for flat conversion as brewing venture sale completes

August 3, 2024

Plan revealed to build new flats on historic former Wolverhampton tower block site

Housing plans for city’s historic paint firm site approved

August 1, 2024

Neighbours say they have been ‘through hell’ as four-year row over home comes to end

July 30, 2024

Permission given for post office demolition - 18 months after the bulldozers flattened it

West Bromwich|Jul 30

July 26, 2024

Boxpark and cinema included in huge plan which could transform Wednesbury town centre

Wednesbury|Jul 26

July 25, 2024

Plans to spruce up empty Wednesbury town centre shops revealed

Business|Jul 25

July 24, 2024

Restaurant's licence to be decided after owners scrap 4am plan

Business|Jul 24

July 23, 2024

'I just want to look after my mom and dad,' man who built extension without permission tells meeting

Sandwell|Jul 23

Council agrees to offload ‘essential’ Black Country community centre to charity in £1-a-year deal

Sandwell|Jul 23

Sandwell Council approves new block of flats on curry house car park

Sandwell|Jul 23

July 19, 2024

Vow to protect site of historic council-owned baths after spate of vandal attacks

Smethwick|Jul 19

July 18, 2024

Shop owner still waiting for green light to demolish wall 16 months after it was removed

West Bromwich|Jul 18

July 17, 2024

Plans to build townhouses opposite landmark pub revived after several years and no action

Move to add more rooms to HMO in former West Bromwich pub is blocked

West Bromwich|Jul 17

July 12, 2024

Council reveals plans to offer Oldbury community centre to trust for £1-a-year rent

Plan to convert Bearwood home into private tuition centre rejected by council

Sandwell|Jul 12

July 10, 2024

Council chiefs are backing Sandwell sixth form college expansion plans

Education|Jul 10

Halifax bank branch to close to make way for new shops and flats

Smethwick|Jul 10

July 8, 2024

Bar and restaurant at centre of attempted murder probe could be shut down for good

July 4, 2024

Tipton and Wednesbury – all the general election info you need to know

General Election 2024|Jul 4

Smethwick – all the general election info you need to know

General Election 2024|Jul 4

Everything you need to know about the general election in West Bromwich

General Election 2024|Jul 4

'Much-needed' homes for long-demolished office site approved after earlier criticism

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