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Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter for Sandwell

June 19, 2024

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

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

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