Next Step for New Balsall Common 'Village' as 250-Home Plan Moves Forward Thursday, March 5, 2026 balsallcommon solihull development planning vistry affordablehousing berkswellwindmill infrastructure environment community Plans to build 250 new homes in Balsall Common, Solihull, have progressed despite opposition from campaigners worried about the impact on views of the historic Berkswell Windmill. Last April, Solihull Council approved Barwood … Read More
New Photos Highlight Major Milestone at Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station for HS2 Thursday, March 5, 2026 hs2 birmingham curzonstreet construction foundations transport viaduct apprenticeships cycling infrastructure New images have showcased a pivotal milestone in the HS2 project at Birmingham’s Curzon Street station. Although foundation work has reached a significant stage, there remains extensive progress before the station opens. This … Read More
Solihull Villagers Fear Isolation as Barston Bridge Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Wednesday, March 4, 2026 barston bridge solihull infrastructure funding council consultation safety transport community Residents of Solihull’s Barston village are growing increasingly concerned about the potential closure of Barston Bridge, a historic structure spanning the River Blythe, due to safety issues and lack of repair funding. Built … Read More
Using AI to Detect Potholes on the Midlands' 'Safest Roads' Reveals Surprising Results Sunday, March 1, 2026 potholes ai roadquality midlands transport sandwell infrastructure technology roadsafety potholedetection Typically, I rely on Google Maps or Waze to navigate, but today I’m switching gears to an old-school approach—no satellite navigation for the next 20 minutes. Instead, I’ll navigate using just road signs and memory, … 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
Over 100 Solihull Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing in 2026-27 - Comprehensive List Released Friday, February 27, 2026 solihull resurfacing highways maintenance potholes infrastructure council funding roads transport Solihull Council has announced an ambitious highways maintenance programme for the 2026-27 financial year, targeting resurfacing improvements across over 100 roads within the borough. The council oversees the upkeep of around … Read More