Future of Lad in the Lane: Birmingham’s Historic Pub May Transform into Offices and Housing Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham pub erdington heritage redevelopment offices accommodation history gradeii conservation The Lad in the Lane, one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs with origins around 1400, stands at a crossroads. This Grade II-listed historic landmark in Erdington has remained vacant since 2019, prompting discussions about its future … Read More
Solihull Campaigners Prepare for Renewed Battle Against Shell’s Petrol Station Redevelopment Sunday, April 12, 2026 solihull shell petrolstation redevelopment planning opposition council warwickroad modernisation environment Residents in Solihull continue to voice strong opposition as oil giant Shell seeks approval for a revamped petrol station redevelopment on Warwick Road, at the junction with Wadleys Road. Following a previous setback in 2024, … Read More
£36m Redevelopment Plan to Replace Lloyds Bank’s Former Wolverhampton Offices Sunday, April 5, 2026 wolverhampton lloydsbank redevelopment pendeford commercial offices demolition investment businesspark construction The former Lloyds Bank offices in Wolverhampton’s Pendeford Business Park are set for demolition under ambitious £36 million redevelopment plans aimed at revitalizing the site. Located off Wobaston Road, the vacant … Read More
Flats Plan for Walsall Dancehall Rejected Again Saturday, April 4, 2026 walsall dancehall flats victorianarcade listedbuilding conservation planning heritage redevelopment housing Plans to convert the former Lost Lounge dancehall in Walsall into three residential flats have been rejected once more. The Lost Lounge, located on the first floor of the Grade II Listed Victorian Arcade shopping centre … Read More
'Dramatic' Change Confirmed for Gracechurch Centre Redevelopment in Sutton Coldfield Saturday, March 28, 2026 gracechurch suttoncoldfield redevelopment shoppingcentre harveynorman residential hotel leisure highstreet urbanplanning The future of the Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield has taken a dramatic turn as its owners unveil a scaled-back version of the redevelopment project initially announced almost two years ago. The original plans … Read More
When Will Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' Rise Again? The Plan Revealed Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet redevelopment heritage cinema architecture restoration citycouncil urbanrenewal A long-neglected section of Birmingham’s busiest street is on the verge of a remarkable transformation. The Grade II-listed building at 92-93 New Street, located opposite the lively ‘Chicken Quarter’ renowned for its array of … Read More