Smethwick Conservative Club becomes children's home

Plans submitted to convert the historic Smethwick Conservative Club into a children's home for up to six vulnerable children. The application seeks permission to repurpose the century-old building on Smethwick High Street, citing its potential to prevent the property from becoming derelict and a hotspot for anti-social behavior. The proposed children's home, Empire House, highlights the building's secluded garden and nearby parking as beneficial for residents' safety and privacy.