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Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter for Sandwell

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

Move to turn former fancy dress shop into flats is approved - 18 months after work was carried out

Rowley Regis|Apr 17

April 14, 2024

Developer bids to overturn rejection of 'harmful' 150-home scheme on green belt land

Property|Apr 14

April 13, 2024

Smethwick mosque expansion plan given green light

Smethwick|Apr 13

See the full list improvements planned for Wednesbury town centre in £4.5m makeover

Wednesbury|Apr 13

April 12, 2024

Restaurant taking over former tearoom in historic park apply for alcohol licence

Smethwick|Apr 12

April 10, 2024

Concerns from officers raised over plans for Tipton flats

Two sites in Great Bridge could be developed for housing

Three-year row continues after owner admits demolishing most of home without permission

April 9, 2024

Sandwell Council 2024 local election candidates revealed - see the full list here

April 8, 2024

New floodlit pitch approved for Tipton park as elderly neighbours voice concerns

April 7, 2024

Sandwell Council shamed by watchdog for poor handling of complaints

April 6, 2024

Homes plan lodged in 'pollution hotspot' in Oldbury

April 4, 2024

Plans for tower block at site of former drug den in West Bromwich

West Bromwich|Apr 4

April 3, 2024

Flats in cramped street approved at third attempt - old coach house set to make way

Wednesbury|Apr 3

April 2, 2024

Council considering opening new children’s homes – as cost of placements rise by £2.75m

March 28, 2024

Appeal over new children’s home in Oldbury

Black Country bar can stay open but must find new licence holder after serious police concerns

March 27, 2024

Step forward for homes plan at former West Bromwich pub site

West Bromwich|Mar 27

March 26, 2024

Children's home plan allowed to go ahead after government inspector overrules council

March 22, 2024

Pub bosses launch second attempt to put helicopter in garden for use by diners

Rowley Regis|Mar 22

Tim Hortons drive-thru to open at Wednesbury retail park

Wednesbury|Mar 22

New shops and HMO planned for site of former Tipton vape store

Former Oldbury butcher's to become Domino's takeaway

March 20, 2024

Government intervention cost rises to £580,000

Sandwell|Mar 20

Old pub to be converted into flats

West Bromwich|Mar 20

March 18, 2024

Pub can reopen after council reinstates licence

West Bromwich|Mar 18

We visited borough’s ‘loneliest’ town to find out why people feel so isolated

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