Historic Lichfield Shopfronts to Benefit from New Protection Scheme Friday, April 3, 2026 lichfield shopfront heritage conservation designcode grants restoration highstreet historic preservation A new consultation focusing on the shopfronts across Lichfield city centre is now underway, with council leaders poised next week to approve a design code and grant programme aimed at preserving the city’s historic character. … Read More
Historic UK Bakery Chain Routledges Closes All Shops After 109 Years Wednesday, April 1, 2026 bakery closure ukbusiness highstreet routledges costs retail government economy shopclosures Routledges the Bakers, a renowned UK bakery chain with a 109-year legacy, has announced the permanent closure of all eight of its shops. The decision comes in response to relentless cost increases and mounting financial … Read More
Poundstretcher Plans Major Store Closures Amid Restructuring Efforts Tuesday, March 31, 2026 poundstretcher restructuring retail stores closures cva creditors fortress uk highstreet Poundstretcher, one of the UK’s prominent high street discount chains, is reportedly preparing for a significant wave of store closures as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. This move follows its acquisition by … Read More
Mobile Food Trucks and Tree-Lined Boulevard Planned for New Bilston Public Space Monday, March 30, 2026 bilston regeneration publicspace foodtrucks community council outdoorplay highstreet wolverhampton market City of Wolverhampton Council has unveiled plans to revitalize a largely unused gravel area in Bilston’s town centre into a welcoming, green public space. Situated off High Street and currently serving as a temporary outdoor … Read More
We visited Birmingham's worst road for parking fines but left feeling better Sunday, March 29, 2026 alumrock birmingham parking congestion highstreet community independentbusinesses traffic retail urbanlife Alum Rock Road has become infamous in Birmingham for its notorious parking problems. Like many inner-city areas, it’s common to see cars squeezed onto pavements, parked along curbsides and yellow lines, double-parked—often … Read More
We Visited Midland High Street Where People ‘Just Disappeared’ Saturday, March 28, 2026 dudley highstreet regeneration retail westmidlands decline shopping revitalization crime infrastructure Traders on Dudley’s historic High Street are calling for urgent action to revive the area as footfall continues to decline and anti-social behaviour rises. In the first article of a series examining High Streets across the … Read More