'Scarred' Birmingham City Centre Street Restored to Former Glory at Last Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham colmorerow paving restoration nationalgrid councilhouse granite campaigners citycentre infrastructure A once “scarred” stretch of pavement on Birmingham’s busy Colmore Row has now been restored to its former elegance, though calls for further improvements in the area continue. Luxury granite paving stones outside … Read More
Plan Submitted for New Electric Bus Depot in Birmingham as Part of Major Network Overhaul Thursday, June 4, 2026 bus depot birmingham electric transport franchising westmidlands infrastructure publictransport sustainability sport Transport for West Midlands has submitted plans for a cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) bus depot in the Birmingham suburb of Kitts Green, marking a significant step in a transformative overhaul of the region’s bus network. … Read More
Anger as Council Installs Speed Bumps Beside Potholes on Great Barr Road Sunday, May 31, 2026 speedbumps potholes greatbarr birmingham trafficcalming roadmaintenance localgovernment community safety infrastructure Residents and business owners on Booths Lane in Great Barr, Birmingham, are voicing frustration over the council’s recent installation of speed bumps, which have been placed directly adjacent to numerous potholes. Locals … Read More
9 Birmingham Tower Blocks Set for Major Transformation, Revamping City Skyline Saturday, May 30, 2026 birmingham towerblocks renovation housing refurbishment sustainability safety councilhomes infrastructure community Nine prominent tower blocks across two Birmingham neighborhoods are poised for comprehensive transformations that will enhance both their appearance and functionality. On the Bromford Bridge estate, four towers—Kingspiece … Read More
Hockley Heath Housing Estate Approved Despite Strong Local Opposition Friday, May 29, 2026 hockleyheath housing greenbelt solihull planning infrastructure development traffic community council Plans for a new housing estate in Hockley Heath have been approved, generating frustration among hundreds of local residents. The proposed development, set to encompass 99 homes on green belt land south of School Road, faced … Read More
'Is the system broken?' – Complaints as Jewellery Quarter potholes fixed just before Aston Villa parade Thursday, May 28, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter potholes roadrepair astonvilla europaleague parade infrastructure maintenance publicservices Birmingham locals have expressed frustration and skepticism after large potholes in the Jewellery Quarter were urgently repaired seemingly overnight, just days before Aston Villa’s Europa League victory parade. These potholes … Read More