Solihull Council Spends Over £30,000 Defending Planning Appeals Saturday, January 10, 2026 solihull council planning appeals legal residents development inspectorate expenditure permits Solihull Council has spent more than £30,000 defending planning appeals from residents dissatisfied with rejected applications, according to recently released data. The 2024/25 financial year marked a surge in appeals, … Read More
Council Approves Conversion of Town Centre Hotel into Homeless Accommodation Friday, January 9, 2026 walsall council planning hmo homeless accommodation midlandhotel housing development conservation Walsall Council has approved a planning application to convert the Midland Hotel, located at 20 Station Street, into a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) designed to house homeless individuals temporarily. The council … Read More
Birmingham Industrial Unit Set for Transformation into Spa and Wellness Centre Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham nechells spa wellness leisure regeneration community development planning jobs A former industrial unit on St Clements Road in Nechells, inner-city Birmingham, is poised for a dramatic transformation into a vibrant spa and wellness centre. An application has been submitted to convert the existing … Read More
Millions Explore 'Virtual Birmingham' Created by University Student on Roblox Tuesday, January 6, 2026 roblox birmingham gaming virtualreality simulation videogames university urbandesign development uk A university student has played a key role in developing a virtual recreation of Birmingham that has captivated millions of players worldwide. Roblox, a popular free-to-play online platform, allows users to design and explore … Read More
The Massive Birmingham Skyscrapers Set to Transform City Skyline Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham skyscrapers citycentre development architecture urbanplanning housing regeneration construction mixeduse 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 … Read More
Plan for Permanent Green Stage Proposed for Bournville Village Saturday, January 3, 2026 bournville greenstage community culture arts heritage bournvillegreen development events preservation A new proposal has been submitted to construct a permanent “green stage” on Bournville Green, designed to serve as a versatile venue for arts, culture, and community gatherings in Bournville Village. The project … Read More