Redevelopment

Saturday, March 21, 2026 ravenscourt brownhills walsall regeneration aldi shoppingcentre development compulsorypurchase council redevelopment

Plans to revitalize the Ravenscourt Shopping Centre in Brownhills have been declared unviable, prompting Walsall Council to take a more proactive role. The once-bustling precinct, located just off the High Street, has fallen … Read More

Saturday, March 21, 2026 willenhall community deprivation festivals poverty redevelopment history foodbank unemployment resilience

A lively voice cuts through the hum of music, traffic, and chatter at Willenhall’s bustling outdoor market. A butcher, clad in a black and white apron, enthusiastically shouts about his fresh products from his shop doorway. … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter redevelopment heritage planning apartments conservation urbanrenewal affordablehousing listedbuilding

Plans to redevelop a site near Hockley Hill in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter will be reconsidered after concerns arose regarding the area’s historic character. The proposed scheme involves demolishing some existing … Read More

Friday, February 20, 2026 priorysquare birmingham hammerson demolition decay shoppingcentre redevelopment urbandecay construction realestate

Demolition has officially commenced on Birmingham’s former Priory Square shopping centre, a site long plagued by neglect and severe structural decay. Once a bustling retail hub, the centre has fallen into a state of … Read More

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 jewelleryquarter birmingham redevelopment housing heritage brownfield planning architecture conservation affordableworkspace

Ambitious plans to transform a prominent site in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter are set to move forward, offering much-needed new homes and commercial spaces. The redevelopment project targets land bordered by Hockley Hill, … Read More

Thursday, February 5, 2026 regeneration dudley brownfield redevelopment infrastructure housing derelict council urban development

Dudley Council has identified 24 rundown sites across the borough for redevelopment as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate eyesores and rejuvenate local communities. Through the Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, … Read More