Home and Garden News & Updates
Residents are being encouraged to take part in a consultation on proposed changes to Walsall Council’s Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme.
The Leader of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council (RSCTC), Cllr Simon Ward, has issued a formal letter of objection to Severn Trent Water (STW) regarding its controversial proposal to construct a new housing development on protected Green Belt land
- 24th September 2026
Walsall residents will now receive three additional fortnightly garden waste collections each year.
- 21st September 2026
As the evenings become cooler and autumn arrives in Shrewsbury, spending time in the garden doesn’t have to come to an end. In fact, for hot tub owners, this can be one of the best times of year to enjoy their outdoor space.
A consultation seeking views on plans to bring up to 3,500 new homes to Druids Heath has reopened.
Barclays has agreed a new £200 million revolving credit facility with Housing Plus Group, one of the leading providers of housing, care and support services in the West Midlands.
- 21st August 2026
If you’ve started looking at hot tubs, you’ve probably realised how quickly things open up.
- 6th August 2026
Shropshire Petal Fields returns to Newport this summer on selected dates from August 7th to 16th. It is a joint venture from Shropshire Petals and Shropshire Festivals, turning one of the petal fields into a visitor attraction whilst the blooms are at their best.
When homeowners begin planning improvements to their property, the excitement of creating extra space often leads them straight to thoughts of an extension. But according to Tim Bale of JED Design (Architectural Services) Ltd, the most successful home improvement projects don't begin with drawings or building work, they begin with a conversation.
- 3rd August 2026
A Sutton Coldfield manufacturer says it has engineered a fix for one of the UK hot tub industry's longest-standing problems - persuading customers, retailers and holiday park operators that a hot tub is a year-round investment