Birmingham City Council is weighing enforcement action to safeguard the historic Methodist Central Hall on Corporation Street, a Grade II-listed building that has been steadily decaying for nearly a decade. Campaigners warn …
Work has officially started on the Lad in the Lane, Birmingham’s oldest pub, long after its closure left the historic site vulnerable to decay. The commencement of these restoration efforts marks a significant step toward …
Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart …
A historic medical surgery building in Birmingham is poised for a remarkable transformation into a 21-bedroom boutique hotel. The landmark Arts and Crafts style structure, located at the corner of Middleton Hall Road and …
A prominent grade II listed building in Oldbury town centre is poised for transformation after standing empty since 2021. The former Barclays bank, located at the corner of Church Square and Birmingham Street, is the focus of …
Solihull planners have once again rejected a house extension proposal in Castle Bromwich following strong opposition from neighbours who believe the design is out of character with the area. The saga has stretched over a …
Ambitious plans to transform a prominent site in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter are set to move forward, offering much-needed new homes and commercial spaces. The redevelopment project targets land bordered by Hockley Hill, …
Plans to restore Birmingham’s historic Curzon Street Station have been formally approved, marking a significant step in preserving one of the world’s oldest surviving examples of monumental railway architecture. However, …
A new proposal could transform a former chapel and schoolhouse garden in Brownhills into five modern flats. Azid Gungah has submitted a planning application to Walsall Council to develop the green space adjacent to United …
Worcester City Council has refused planning permission for a two-bedroom detached house proposed alongside 24 Avon Road. The council described the development as an example of “overdevelopment,” stressing the importance of …
Birmingham’s city centre is undergoing a remarkable transformation as towering new skyscrapers reshape its skyline. Notable developments like One Eastside and the Octagon have already become iconic fixtures, and now a fresh …
The year 1956 captures a very different Birmingham from the bustling, modern city we know today. These vintage photographs offer a fascinating window into the streets, architecture, and daily life of the West Midlands over …
In 1963, the West Midlands was on the cusp of transformation, blending its rich industrial heritage with the burgeoning energy of the 1960s cultural wave. That year marked the first visit of The Beatles to the region, an …
Step back in time with these captivating photos from 1978 that reveal just how much Birmingham has evolved. From bustling city streets to iconic landmarks, these images capture a moment in the city’s history and highlight the …
Birmingham is home to a remarkable collection of Brutalist architecture, reflecting an era when bold, raw concrete designs shaped the urban landscape. While some Brutalist buildings in the city are well-known landmarks, many …