Birmingham Council Faces Opposition Over Plans to Sell Prime HS2-Adjacent Land for Short-Term Gain Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham hs2 knowledgequarter propertysale regeneration council finance development opposition economy Birmingham City Council is under pressure from opposition councillors to reconsider its plan to sell prime land near the forthcoming HS2 Curzon Street Station. The Labour-led council, grappling with severe financial … Read More
Landmark Birmingham Development Welcomes Back Iconic Statues After 11 Years Sunday, April 19, 2026 birmingham paradise statues josephpriestley jameswatt lunarsociety heritage restoration development history Two historically significant statues, removed during the demolition of the old Birmingham Central Library over a decade ago, are set to make their highly anticipated return to public view at the Paradise development this … Read More
Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
Birmingham City Council Faces Backlash Over Druids Heath Regeneration Delay Saturday, April 18, 2026 birmingham regeneration druidsheath development delay council community housing planning urban Birmingham City Council has revealed that it will require additional time before resubmitting the planning application for the much-anticipated Druids Heath regeneration project. The delay has prompted concern and anger among … Read More
Dudley Council Leader Issues Clear Warning to Officers Over Commitment Friday, April 17, 2026 dudley council leadership regeneration recruitment ambition harley restructure development politics Dudley Council’s leader, Cllr Patrick Harley, has delivered a firm message to the authority’s senior officers: perform at the highest level or face termination. As local elections approach on May 7, Harley, who leads the … Read More
Businesses Embrace New Railway Station in Kings Heath, Calling It 'Exciting' Wednesday, April 15, 2026 kingsheath camphillline birmingham railway transport business connectivity commuting development retail Businesses in Kings Heath are celebrating the opening of a new railway station, the first in the suburb since World War II, seeing it as a catalyst for economic growth and increased accessibility. On April 7, the new Kings … Read More