Delay to HS2 Sparks Frustration in Midlands as Tamworth MP Calls Costs 'Staggering' Monday, May 25, 2026 hs2 midlands tamworth delay infrastructure rail costs communities economy transport The latest announcement on the HS2 high-speed rail project has caused frustration across the Midlands, with Tamworth MP Sarah Edwards describing the developments as “deeply unwelcome news.” Transport Secretary … Read More
Revived 'Brumderground' System Pledge Sparks Debate Ahead of Birmingham Elections Thursday, April 30, 2026 birmingham brumderground transport underground conservatives localelections infrastructure publictransit hs2 masstransit As Birmingham’s crucial local elections approach, political parties are laying out ambitious plans for the city’s future infrastructure. The Conservative Party has reignited discussion by pledging to commission a … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face Major Disruption as Saltley Viaduct Demolition Begins Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham saltleyviaduct hs2 demolition construction transportation rail canal busroutes infrastructure sport Birmingham drivers are being urged to prepare for significant disruption as the demolition of the Saltley Viaduct begins this Sunday, May 10. The 183-metre viaduct spanning the B4114 will close to both vehicles and … Read More
Heritage Concerns Rise as Birmingham’s Digbeth Faces Transformation Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham digbeth heritage conservation hs2 development architecture preservation urbanplanning historic Birmingham’s Digbeth, often hailed as an ‘up and coming’ neighbourhood, is currently undergoing significant transformation. This evolution brings new opportunities but also raises pressing concerns about the preservation of … Read More
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
HS2 Curzon Street Station Regeneration Plan Set for Major Progress Wednesday, April 15, 2026 hs2 birmingham curzonstreet regeneration station publicspaces urbandevelopment infrastructure transport citycentre The regeneration plan for the HS2 Curzon Street station in Birmingham city centre is poised to make significant strides. The project aims to transform the area surrounding the new high-speed rail station into dynamic and … Read More