More Affordable Flats Planned for Former Day Centre Site in Rowley Regis Monday, December 29, 2025 rowleyregis sandwell housing flats affordablehousing familyhomes development librarysite demolition nhs A new planning application has been submitted for the construction of affordable flats on the former day centre and library site on Harvest Road, Rowley Regis. SWG Construction, in partnership with Sandwell Council, proposes … Read More
Five Major Developments Poised to Transform Birmingham Neighbourhoods Forever Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham regeneration development bullring druidsheath sportsquarter thepowerhouse digbeth phoenixyard northfield sport Birmingham is on the brink of transformative change, with five landmark schemes approved in 2025 that promise to reshape communities from Digbeth to Druids Heath. In the city center, the demolition of the Bull Ring Indoor … Read More
Winners and Losers: Solihull Residents’ Appeals Against Rejected Plans in 2025 Saturday, December 27, 2025 solihull planning appeals council inspectorate development housing extensions decisions planninglaw The year 2025 proved to be a landmark period for Solihull residents who challenged the council’s planning decisions after facing rejection. Throughout the year, the Local Democracy Reporting Service tracked the journeys of … Read More
How Birmingham’s Golden Eagle Rock Venue Became a City Centre Car Park Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham goldeneagle rockvenue heritage demolition musichistory citycentre planning development landmark Birmingham has seen many of its grand pubs fall to demolition, replaced by uninspiring developments. But the transformation of The Golden Eagle on Hill Street stings more deeply for its former patrons and music lovers alike. … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Most Sought-After Estate Where House Prices Have More Than Doubled in a Year Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham fiveways edgbaston calthorpe property realestate houseprices conservation housing development Nestled near the western edge of Birmingham city centre, the Five Ways South and Calthorpe Park area has emerged as Birmingham’s most coveted residential neighbourhood, with house prices soaring by an astonishing 112% over … Read More
‘Significant Step Forward’ for Ambitious Kingshurst Regeneration Project Thursday, December 18, 2025 kingshurst regeneration solihull council housing community construction development health planning Senior Solihull councillors have given their support to the next phase of the ambitious regeneration of Kingshurst village centre, marking a crucial milestone in the project’s progress. The large-scale revitalisation received … Read More