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Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter for Sandwell

January 23, 2024

Major housing blueprint won’t be published for two years

Sandwell|Jan 23

January 18, 2024

Plan for 150 homes on green belt rejected

Great Barr|Jan 18

January 17, 2024

Council’s rent hike could see some residents pay nearly £400 more this year

Sandwell|Jan 17

January 16, 2024

Late-night Wednesbury takeaway plan to be reviewed over noise fears

Business|Jan 16

Smethwick cafe’s alcohol licence to be examined over fire safety concerns

Smethwick|Jan 16

£20 million plans to 'level up' Tipton by levelling old flats and shops revealed

January 12, 2024

Eco-friendly homes proposed for old West Bromwich council site

West Bromwich|Jan 12

Plan for new cycle route on key route between Smethwick and Birmingham set to be discussed by councillors

Birmingham|Jan 12

Borough has most child deaths in region – latest figures show

Sandwell|Jan 12

January 11, 2024

Dog owners could face £100 fine if they forget poo bags

Sandwell|Jan 11

January 10, 2024

Plan for flats on corner of cramped Wednesbury street

Wednesbury|Jan 10

January 9, 2024

Council tax rise proposed to cover £19m budget gap

January 8, 2024

More flats planned next to busy Cradley Heath road

Cradley Heath|Jan 8

January 4, 2024

West Bromwich shop owner asks for permission to demolish wall he has already knocked down

West Bromwich|Jan 4

Phone tower plan next to historic Sandwell park blocked by council

Housing plans for long-empty Wednesbury site redrawn again

Wednesbury|Jan 4

January 3, 2024

FA’s all-weather Great Barr football pitch backed after size concerns

Great Barr|Jan 3

January 2, 2024

Wildlife corridor in Oldbury could be destroyed to make way for new homes

December 20, 2023

New multi-million-pound cycling route along one of Sandwell’s most congested routes is given the go-ahead

Dudley|Dec 20, 2023

December 14, 2023

Extra £23,000 a year for shadow cabinet – but only if they win more seats

Sandwell|Dec 14, 2023

December 12, 2023

105 homes planned for playing fields despite pitch shortage

Wednesbury|Dec 12, 2023

December 8, 2023

Move to demolish industrial estate for major homes plan

Smethwick|Dec 8, 2023