Birmingham's Poorest Areas to Gain Hundreds More Each Month from Universal Credit Reform Sunday, March 1, 2026 birmingham universalcredit childbenefit poverty welfare labour hardship familysupport income policy Several of Birmingham’s most deprived communities stand to benefit significantly from a major upcoming change to Universal Credit rules. Areas such as Sparkhill North, Sparkbrook South, Small Heath Park, Saltley East, … Read More
Five Key Birmingham City Centre Roads Set for Major Change Under Sprint Initiative Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham sprint transport buses traffic infrastructure westmidlands speedlimits publictransport urbanplanning sport Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public … Read More
Plan Submitted to Convert Birmingham Family Home into Eight-Bedroom Assisted Living HMO Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham hmo assistedliving planning housing development hallgreen conversion property care A planning application has been submitted to convert a family home on Shirley Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) designed as assisted living accommodation. The proposal by … Read More
Major Progress Made on £112M Birmingham Housing Development Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham digeht housing development construction affordable clarion latimer winvic regeneration A significant milestone has been reached for a £112 million residential project in Birmingham, as Latimer, the development division of Clarion Housing Group, has finalized a main works contract with Winvic Construction Ltd. … Read More
New Average Speed Cameras to Cover More Birmingham Roads in Latest Safety Crackdown Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham speeding cameras roadsafety enforcement transport council motoring traffic accidents Birmingham is set to introduce average speed cameras on more of its busy roads as part of an expanded effort to improve road safety across the city. City council officials have identified six new routes for the installation … Read More
New Parisian Gelato Boutique with Flower-Shaped Ice Creams Set to Open in Birmingham Saturday, February 28, 2026 gelato icecream amorino birmingham dessert paris crepes waffles macarons sorbet Gelato is traditionally Italian, so it might seem unusual to find a Parisian gelato shop opening in Birmingham—but that’s exactly what’s happening with Amorino. Nestled close to the station on New Street, next to the … Read More