Solihull Approves Second Phase of 1,600-Home Redevelopment at Holbeche Place Friday, July 17, 2026 solihull holbecheplace redevelopment housing affordable masterplan habiko muse regeneration community Solihull Borough Council has approved the second phase of a transformative 1,600-home redevelopment project at Holbeche Place, the site formerly known as Mell Square. This latest phase includes the construction of 228 … Read More
The Complete Demolition and Redevelopment Plan for Birmingham’s Former Rackhams Department Store Thursday, July 16, 2026 rackhams houseoffraser birmingham demolition redevelopment urbanrenewal cherrystreet hs2 legalandgeneral spheregroup Three weeks have passed since House of Fraser permanently closed its doors in Birmingham City Centre, bringing to an end a retail legacy that stretches back to 1851. The story began when William Riddell and Henry Wilkinson … Read More
Inside Birmingham HMO ‘With Potential for Redevelopment’ Selling at Auction Wednesday, July 1, 2026 birmingham moseley hmo victorian property auction redevelopment investment flats realestate A substantial Victorian semi-detached house in Moseley, Birmingham, is set to be auctioned by Bond Wolfe next week, presenting a unique opportunity for investors or developers. Located at 7 Oxford Road, the 11-bedroom … Read More
The Dark Victorian History of Birmingham City Centre: The Demolition of Its Infamous Streets Sunday, June 28, 2026 birmingham victorian slums history citycentre industrial redevelopment poverty sanitation demolition In 1842, Birmingham’s city centre was a far cry from the bustling commercial hub it is today. A government report from that year laid bare the harsh conditions of the city’s slums, describing overcrowded courts and decaying … Read More
Sandwell Council Approves Major Redevelopment of Perryfields Academy Wednesday, June 17, 2026 sandwell perryfields academy redevelopment education oldbury schools construction sports facilities sport Sandwell Council has given the green light to a significant redevelopment project at Perryfields Academy in Oldbury, marking a major milestone for the school, which has not seen a substantial upgrade in decades. On June 10, … Read More
Commissioner Ensures Solihull Will Retain Town Centre Police Station Amid Demolition Plans Saturday, June 13, 2026 solihull police station demolition community policing westmidlands council redevelopment commissioner West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has pledged that Solihull town centre will continue to have a dedicated police station despite plans to demolish the existing Homer Road facility. The current station, … Read More