Vandals Saw Down Trees on Digbeth High Street Amid Community Outcry Monday, May 18, 2026 vandalism digbeth trees environment publicrealm birmingham police urbanregeneration community justice Trees along Digbeth High Street, part of a recent public realm improvement project, have been sawed down in a shocking act of vandalism. Local residents and officials have expressed outrage, urging authorities to take swift … Read More
Complete List of Birmingham Streets Scheduled for Transformation with Construction Timelines Sunday, May 10, 2026 birmingham construction newstreet citycentre publicrealm infrastructure urbanplanning cycling footpaths transportation sport Construction efforts to revamp Birmingham’s city centre are well underway, with significant progress made on New Street. As contractors put the finishing touches on the upgraded road, it’s a good time to share the upcoming … Read More
Why Builders Are Still Working on Birmingham New Street and When It Will Be Finished Friday, May 8, 2026 birmingham newstreet construction publicrealm renovation accessibility bennettshill templestreet urbandevelopment cpc_civils If you’ve walked along Birmingham’s New Street from Victoria Square toward the Bullring recently, you’ve probably noticed that construction work is still very much underway. Since the beginning of the year, contractors have … Read More
New Birmingham City Centre Barriers Installed to Enhance Pedestrian Safety Thursday, May 7, 2026 birmingham newstreet barriers security pedestrians construction accessibility publicrealm renovation safety New permanent barriers have been installed along New Street in Birmingham city centre to prevent criminals and terrorists from using vehicles to harm pedestrians. These hostile vehicle mitigation posts replace previous … Read More
Birmingham City Centre’s Busiest Street Undergoes Major Transformation Saturday, January 24, 2026 birmingham newstreet citycentre regeneration construction pedestrian infrastructure publicrealm cpccivils urbanplanning A month after the final Christmas huts were packed away, Birmingham’s busiest street, New Street, has entered a new phase of transformation. Festive lights have been replaced by rubble as workers remove pavement sections, … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Public Realm Upgrade to Begin Early Next Year Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham publicrealm citycentre urbanrenewal infrastructure pedestrian construction environment transport business Extensive public realm improvements are set to commence in Birmingham city centre early next year, marking the start of a two-year project aimed at enhancing the urban environment for residents, visitors, and businesses … Read More