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Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter for Sandwell

July 4, 2024

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

Property|Jul 4, 2024

New move planned for hair salon that has already been off-licence, nursery and pharmacist

Oldbury|Jul 4, 2024

July 2, 2024

New tuition centre plans to be scrutinised at request of concerned councillor

Property|Jul 2, 2024

One-bedroom flats plan approved after questions raised over lack of space

Property|Jul 2, 2024

June 29, 2024

Crumbling pub forced to close after being at risk of 'total' collapse to be replaced

Smethwick|Jun 29, 2024

Plans revealed to replace estate’s ‘dilapidated’ and at-risk community centre

West Bromwich|Jun 29, 2024

June 25, 2024

Pallet firm can stay next to ‘at-risk’ listed maltings building after opening without permission

Oldbury|Jun 25, 2024

Controversial plan to knock down garage and ‘shoehorn’ flats in street goes to government appeal

Oldbury|Jun 25, 2024

June 21, 2024

Post Office flats planning appeal for town with parking woes is thrown out

Business|Jun 21, 2024

Plan to convert former West Bromwich MOT garage into new community centre is rejected again – here's why

West Bromwich|Jun 21, 2024

June 20, 2024

Smethwick venue to have licence reviewed after three people injured in shooting

Crime|Jun 20, 2024

Council recommends empty Smethwick pub is demolished despite objections – here's why

Smethwick|Jun 20, 2024

Council forced to pay legal costs after ‘unnecessarily’ blocking new children’s home plans

West Bromwich|Jun 20, 2024

June 19, 2024

Council recommends move to build eco-homes on former office site

West Bromwich|Jun 19, 2024

NHS reveals new urgent care centre plan at ‘super’ hospital to combat A&E waiting times

Sandwell|Jun 19, 2024

Council blocks banqueting hall’s ‘urgent’ relocation to former supermarket

Birmingham|Jun 19, 2024

Children's home plan rejected by council is given go-ahead by planning inspector

Oldbury|Jun 19, 2024

June 18, 2024

Flats plan for former doctor’s surgery in Great Barr

Great Barr|Jun 18, 2024

June 16, 2024

New plans for shisha lounge, restaurant and cocktail bar at former discount store

Smethwick|Jun 16, 2024

June 15, 2024

'Eyesore' site of pub that's become fly-tipping hotspot set to become homes

Cradley Heath|Jun 15, 2024

June 12, 2024

Flats opposite primary school could be turned into care home for elderly

Oldbury|Jun 12, 2024

June 11, 2024

Smethwick venue given late-night licence despite protests from neighbours

Business|Jun 11, 2024

Decision over restaurant’s 4am plan put on hold to give owners time to install fire alarms

Sandwell|Jun 11, 2024

June 9, 2024

Changes to plan to turn former vets into flats after original scheme approved

Oldbury|Jun 9, 2024

June 8, 2024

Neighbours up in arms as they list catalogue of concerns over venue’s 4am opening plan

Business|Jun 8, 2024

June 7, 2024

Plans for children's home which would 'would harm neighbours' living conditions' blocked again

Oldbury|Jun 7, 2024

New plan to turn offices opposite ambulance HQ into flats after disruption fears raised

Oldbury|Jun 7, 2024

June 5, 2024

More flats next to huge development at former quarry approved

Rowley Regis|Jun 5, 2024

June 4, 2024

Plans to demolish factory to make way for 125 flats near West Bromwich High Street approved

West Bromwich|Jun 4, 2024

June 1, 2024

West Bromwich market traders hopeful after move from 'smelly' site delayed

Business|Jun 1, 2024

Pub's helicopter plan set to take off after permission granted for beer garden attraction

Rowley Regis|Jun 1, 2024

May 29, 2024

Flats can be built above shop after row over extension blocking restaurant's sunlight

Property|May 29, 2024

May 25, 2024

Shops plan lodged for former Oldbury pub which has sat empty for more than 30 years

Business|May 25, 2024

May 22, 2024

Blackheath barbers hoping to be a cut above the rest with new bar

Cradley Heath|May 22, 2024

May 11, 2024

Six-acre battery farm planned near Midland Metro's Wednesbury tram depot

Wednesbury|May 11, 2024

May 10, 2024

Bid to transfer Sandwell strip club's licence will go to council hearing

Sandwell|May 10, 2024

Flats plan for former tool shop is rejected over ‘insufficient’ application

West Bromwich|May 10, 2024

May 8, 2024

Empty former pub in West Bromwich to be turned into flats as plans succeed

West Bromwich|May 8, 2024

May 2, 2024

Eyesore empty pub hit by fire set to become shops

Rowley Regis|May 2, 2024

April 30, 2024

‘I’ve never voted, I don’t see the point!’ - Blackheath voters have their say on upcoming election

Sandwell|Apr 30, 2024

April 26, 2024

Flats plan for Sandwell curry house car park

Politics|Apr 26, 2024

April 24, 2024

New restaurant asks for late-night licence

Smethwick|Apr 24, 2024

April 23, 2024

Fresh homes plan for abandoned Wednesbury factory site approved

Wednesbury|Apr 23, 2024

Plans for flats at former Blackheath bank given green light

Sandwell|Apr 23, 2024

Historic home gifted to Smethwick by famous brewer to become flats

Stourbridge|Apr 23, 2024

April 20, 2024

Work to convert troubled former pub can start after sitting empty for years

Rowley Regis|Apr 20, 2024

Children’s home can remain open after bid to close it down is overruled

Great Barr|Apr 20, 2024

Wedding venue plotting ‘urgent’ move to controversial supermarket site

Birmingham|Apr 20, 2024

April 17, 2024

Inspectors side with council over “inappropriate” HMO

Business|Apr 17, 2024

Services near M6 junction allowed to serve alcohol 24 hours a day after council mix-up

Great Barr|Apr 17, 2024

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