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Archive for the ‘Planning’ Category

Tory Planning Changes

by Sadie Smith on 11 May, 2021

I did not think planning could get much worse.This Tory plan sounds like free reign for developers and restrictions on what local communities can ask for and Planning Officers can recommend to Councils.If any of you voted Conservative, is this really what you wanted?Developers in Sandwell sat on land with approval for development for decades.And […]

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Open Letter to Andy Street and Nicola Richards

by Mark Smith on 4 February, 2021

Former local Councillors and Sandwell Mayor, and local campaigners, call on West Midland Mayor and local MP to urge property developer to withdraw their outrageous submission for a development on protected land off Wilderness Lane Dear Mr Street and Ms Richards, We welcome your recent call for Sandwell Council to prioritize use of brownfield sites […]

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A couple of the team observed Walsall’s Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which included a report on the Sprint service along the A34. Transport for West Midlands are saying it will be 100% zero-emissions vehicles when it is introduced. They are also expecting to introduce a mixed fleet of double-deck and single-deck articulated […]

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Hands off Wilderness Lane!

by Sadie on 13 January, 2021

Sign the petition against these disastrous housing proposals. That piece of green space is important for Great Barr, Charlemont, and Newton. And a contribution to the modest amount of green space in the borough.

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