https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/colmorerow/Recent content in colmorerow on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 05 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/scarred-birmingham-city-centre-street-restored-to-former-glory-at-last/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/scarred-birmingham-city-centre-street-restored-to-former-glory-at-last/A once “scarred” stretch of pavement on Birmingham’s busy Colmore Row has now been restored to its former elegance, though calls for further improvements in the area continue. Luxury granite paving stones outside Birmingham Council House, which were removed and replaced with unsightly tarmac by National Grid contractors earlier this year, have begun to return following efforts from local campaigners and a prompt from BirminghamLive. The temporary tarmac repair sparked public outrage, with residents describing it as “lazy” and “ghastly,” questioning why the original slabs weren’t reinstated immediately after the works.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/national-grid-commits-to-restoring-birminghams-colmore-row-after-tarmac-controversy/Mon, 25 May 2026 06:08:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/national-grid-commits-to-restoring-birminghams-colmore-row-after-tarmac-controversy/National Grid has vowed to restore Colmore Row in Birmingham’s city centre to its original, elegant state after the area was left marred by unsightly tarmac patches. The luxury granite paving stones laid just last year were removed for utility work and replaced with temporary tarmac, sparking widespread public dissatisfaction. The granite slabs outside Birmingham Council House, once a showcase of refined urban design, were dug up by National Grid workers and have yet to be reinstated.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rubble-in-birminghams-grade-ii-listed-great-western-arcade-as-construction-begins/Sat, 16 May 2026 04:34:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rubble-in-birminghams-grade-ii-listed-great-western-arcade-as-construction-begins/Birmingham’s iconic Great Western Arcade, one of the city’s last great Victorian shopping arcades, has entered a new phase of development as construction begins to connect it with the neighboring office block. Since its completion in 1876, this magnificent three-storey structure, adorned with Corinthian-style columns, pediments, and intricate floral panels, has stood proudly between Colmore Row and Temple Row. The arcade hosts a diverse range of businesses, including Birmingham’s upscale Greggs, Michelin Guide-listed restaurant Land, wine merchants Loki, the acclaimed Anderson and Hill deli, and the popular Mexican eatery Habanero.