https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/knowledgequarter/Recent content in knowledgequarter on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 24 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-council-faces-opposition-over-plans-to-sell-prime-hs2-adjacent-land-for-short-term-gain/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-council-faces-opposition-over-plans-to-sell-prime-hs2-adjacent-land-for-short-term-gain/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 challenges since declaring near-bankruptcy in September 2023, has been selling off properties and land to stabilize its finances. Among the proposed sales is a key parcel of land at Fox Street, located within the city’s Knowledge Quarter. This area is vital to Birmingham’s strategy to attract high-value sectors such as life sciences and advanced manufacturing.