Birmingham Industrial Unit Set for Transformation into Spa and Wellness Centre Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham nechells spa wellness leisure regeneration community development planning jobs A former industrial unit on St Clements Road in Nechells, inner-city Birmingham, is poised for a dramatic transformation into a vibrant spa and wellness centre. An application has been submitted to convert the existing … Read More
The £100 Million 'British Disneyland' That Almost Rivalled Alton Towers Friday, December 26, 2025 merrieengland themepark cannock mecca midlands leisure history tourism altontowers 1970s In an alternate reality, Alton Towers and Drayton Manor would have faced serious competition from a sprawling leisure complex dubbed a “British Disneyland.” This ambitious project, planned for a site near Cannock … Read More
Rooftop Street Food Venue Seeks Approval After Sudden Closure Monday, November 24, 2025 walsall streetfood rooftop planning safety leisure economy conservation jobs venue Plans have been submitted for the reopening of a rooftop street food venue in Walsall, which was abruptly closed last month due to operating without planning permission. The Rooftop Food Court launched earlier this year atop … Read More