Remembering Birmingham's 1970s ‘Beach’ at Edgbaston Reservoir Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham edgbaston reservoir history 1970s water leisure nature recreation urban Though Birmingham is landlocked, locals have long found creative ways to savor the water during warm summer days. In the 1970s, before affordable travel to coastal areas was common, residents embraced what was nearby — … Read More
Quinton Residents Rally to Protect Beloved Tree-Lined Open Space from Auction Wednesday, July 15, 2026 quinton calthorpe greenspace community auction conservation residents recreation environment edgbaston Residents of Quinton are expressing strong concerns over plans to sell a cherished tree-lined recreation space, often described as an ‘oasis of calm’, slated for auction this September by the Calthorpe Estate. … Read More
Birmingham House Prices Decline in Affluent Areas Including Sutton Coldfield and Edgbaston Tuesday, June 16, 2026 birmingham houseprices propertymarket suttoncoldfield edgbaston realestate housing affluent markettrends prices Recent figures indicate a noticeable decrease in house prices in several of Birmingham’s most desirable and expensive districts. Areas such as Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston, and other prestigious neighborhoods have experienced … Read More
Birmingham's Stark Wealth Divide Revealed in Just Three Miles Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham wealth inequality sparkhill edgbaston income poverty affluence diversity economy Birmingham starkly showcases the extremes of economic disparity within a mere three-mile stretch. On one end lies Sparkhill, recently identified as one of England’s poorest neighborhoods, grappling with high … Read More
Poorest and Poshest Streets in Birmingham: Just Three Miles Apart Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham poverty wealth childpoverty sparkhill edgbaston incomeinequality community livingstandards socialdivide In Birmingham, the stark contrast between wealth and poverty unfolds just three miles apart, highlighting a city divided by fortune yet united by proximity. Sparkhill, recently named the poorest area not only in Birmingham … Read More
Birmingham City Council Raises £1.58m from Swift Property Sales Following Auction Tuesday, March 31, 2026 birmingham council property sales auction hockley edgbaston newtown commercial assets Birmingham City Council has successfully raised approximately £1.58 million through a series of rapid property sales following last week’s auction. The council secured deals for five distinct assets, demonstrating a … Read More