Plans Unveiled for 70 New Homes on Midlands Green Belt Saturday, February 21, 2026 housing development greenbelt pelsall walsall affordablehousing consultation regeneration environment community Up to 70 new homes could soon be built on green belt land in Pelsall, as RCA Regeneration reveals ambitious housing plans for the site off Allens Lane. The developer has launched a public consultation to gather resident input … Read More
‘Ballsy’ Birmingham Needs to Own Its Brilliance, City Leader Urges Thursday, February 12, 2026 birmingham business investment citycentre development collaboration regeneration lifesciences culture leadership Birmingham’s business, civic, and cultural leaders are calling for a bold new attitude—a shift away from self-deprecation toward confidently celebrating the city’s vibrant future. At a high-profile gathering at Birmingham … Read More
Bilston’s £20m Ten-Year Regeneration Plan Unveiled Thursday, February 12, 2026 bilston regeneration community investment council highstreet development carnival heritage publicspaces City of Wolverhampton Council is set to approve an ambitious £20 million, ten-year regeneration plan aimed at revitalising Bilston. The ‘Pride in Place’ initiative focuses on creating a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Smethwick’s Desi Pub with New Apartment Block Wednesday, February 11, 2026 smethwick development pub demolition residential flats planning covid19 parking regeneration Plans have been submitted to demolish the Desi 2 pub on Olbury Road in Smethwick and replace it with a new residential development consisting of 22 flats. The application, submitted by developer Redland Bay to Sandwell … Read More
Blistering Attack on West Midlands Regeneration as Former Mayor Condemns Neglect of Stourbridge Wednesday, February 11, 2026 stourbridge regeneration dudley council investment neglect westmidlands urbanplanning towncentre infrastructure At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre … Read More
24 Derelict Sites in the Black Country Targeted for Regeneration 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