Everything You Need to Know About the Birmingham Sports Quarter Project, Including the New Train Station Saturday, May 16, 2026 birmingham sports quarter trainstation development transport urban regeneration infrastructure community sport The Birmingham Sports Quarter project is set to be a game-changer for the city, blending sports, transportation, and urban development into one ambitious plan. Central to this initiative is the construction of a new train … Read More
Rubble in Birmingham's Grade II-Listed Great Western Arcade as Construction Begins Saturday, May 16, 2026 greatwesternarcade birmingham victorian construction development heritage realestate colmorerow ashtrom office 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 … Read More
Giant Advertising Boards Near Birmingham Cathedral: What's Behind Them and When They'll Come Down Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham cathedral refurbishment edwardian architecture conservation development offices heritage construction The large advertising hoardings towering beside Birmingham Cathedral at the corner of Colmore Row and Temple Row West may catch your eye, especially with their bold promotion of a popular web browser for iPhones. However, … Read More
Proposal to Transform Shirley Family Home into Children’s Care Facility Submitted to Solihull Council Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull shirley carehome planning children community housing council development consultation A proposal has been submitted to Solihull Council to convert a residential property on Radbourne Road, Shirley, into a care home for children. The applicant, Adele Lynch, aims to transform the home to accommodate up to three … Read More
Fears Mount Over Green Belt as Developer Proposes 557 New Homes in Kingswinford Wednesday, May 13, 2026 greenbelt kingswinford housing development planning community dudley opposition infrastructure urbanplanning Local campaigners’ worst fears have been confirmed with the submission of a planning application for more than 500 homes on prized green belt land in Kingswinford. Dudley Council is currently reviewing an outline proposal … Read More
Birmingham Community Rally to Secure Co-operative Development Amid Financial Challenge Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community development affordable greensquareaccord funding pershoreroad A promising community-led housing and retail project in Birmingham is approaching a pivotal moment, with local residents and businesses striving to secure ownership of a block of flats and shops designed for cooperative … Read More