Inside Birmingham City’s Stadium Reveal: Five Ways the Sports Quarter Project Could Transform the City Sunday, November 23, 2025 birmingham sportsquarter stadium powerhouse urbandevelopment transport culture economy regeneration football sport “Birmingham is a city that at times is under-appreciated,” said Blues chairman Tom Wagner at the unveiling event held at Digbeth Loc Studios. “Not anymore.” Speaking to an audience of political leaders, dignitaries, and … Read More
Lidl Proposes Demolition of Bilston Store to Build Modern Supermarket Sunday, November 23, 2025 lidl bilston supermarket demolition redevelopment planning parking retail wolverhampton regeneration Lidl has put forward new plans to demolish its existing Bilston High Street store and replace it with a modern, redesigned supermarket. According to the City of Wolverhampton Council, the current store is considered “poor … Read More
Council Tax Premium Could Target Hundreds of Long-Term Empty Homes in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 counciltax emptyhomes worcester housing levellingup localgovernment property taxpolicy housingsupply regeneration Worcester City Council is considering a new measure to encourage the return of long-term empty properties to the housing market by imposing a council tax surcharge. Under legislation updated by the Levelling Up and … Read More
Major UK Car Ban Advances with Landmark Plans for Oxford Street Transformation Sunday, November 16, 2025 oxfordstreet pedestrianisation london carban urbandesign mayoraldevelopment architecture publicspace sadiqkhan regeneration A significant move towards banning cars on Oxford Street in central London has gained momentum, driven by Labour Party London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan’s ambitious vision to transform the famous shopping destination. The Mayor’s … Read More
Walsall's Green Belt Faces Development for 2,300 New Homes Across Seven Major Projects Wednesday, November 12, 2025 walsall greenbelt housing development planning consultation aldridge bloxwich localplan regeneration Walsall Council is urging residents to participate in a consultation on a crucial draft local plan that will shape the borough’s housing future. This plan responds to government mandates requiring councils to meet set housing … Read More
‘Give us answers’ say Birmingham traders fearing for market’s future after 900 years Saturday, November 8, 2025 birmingham market traders heritage demolition regeneration housing council transition development Step inside Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market, and you’re immersing yourself in nearly 900 years of the city’s rich trading heritage. Since 1166, this vibrant marketplace has been woven into the fabric of Birmingham’s … Read More