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Local Democracy Reporter for Sandwell

September 2, 2024

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

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

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