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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

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

July 2, 2024

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

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

June 29, 2024

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

Smethwick|Jun 29

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

West Bromwich|Jun 29

June 25, 2024

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

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

June 21, 2024

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

Business|Jun 21

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

West Bromwich|Jun 21

June 20, 2024

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

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

Smethwick|Jun 20

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

West Bromwich|Jun 20

June 19, 2024

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

West Bromwich|Jun 19

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

Sandwell|Jun 19

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

Birmingham|Jun 19

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

June 18, 2024

Flats plan for former doctor’s surgery in Great Barr

Great Barr|Jun 18

June 16, 2024

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

Smethwick|Jun 16

June 15, 2024

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

Cradley Heath|Jun 15

June 12, 2024

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

June 11, 2024

Smethwick venue given late-night licence despite protests from neighbours

Business|Jun 11

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

Sandwell|Jun 11

June 9, 2024

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

June 8, 2024

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

June 7, 2024

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

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

June 5, 2024

More flats next to huge development at former quarry approved

Rowley Regis|Jun 5

June 4, 2024

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

West Bromwich|Jun 4

June 1, 2024

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

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

Rowley Regis|Jun 1

May 29, 2024

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

Property|May 29

May 25, 2024

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

Business|May 25

May 22, 2024

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

Cradley Heath|May 22

May 11, 2024

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

Wednesbury|May 11

May 10, 2024

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

Sandwell|May 10

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

West Bromwich|May 10

May 8, 2024

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

West Bromwich|May 8

May 2, 2024

Eyesore empty pub hit by fire set to become shops

Rowley Regis|May 2

April 30, 2024

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

Sandwell|Apr 30

April 26, 2024

Flats plan for Sandwell curry house car park

Politics|Apr 26

April 24, 2024

New restaurant asks for late-night licence

Smethwick|Apr 24

April 23, 2024

Fresh homes plan for abandoned Wednesbury factory site approved

Wednesbury|Apr 23

Plans for flats at former Blackheath bank given green light

Sandwell|Apr 23

Historic home gifted to Smethwick by famous brewer to become flats

Stourbridge|Apr 23

April 20, 2024

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

Rowley Regis|Apr 20

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

Great Barr|Apr 20

Wedding venue plotting ‘urgent’ move to controversial supermarket site

Birmingham|Apr 20

April 17, 2024

Inspectors side with council over “inappropriate” HMO

Business|Apr 17

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

Great Barr|Apr 17

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