Five Moments from a Tumultuous Year for Birmingham Council – Signs of Hope for 2026 Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham council binsstrike budget councillors labour regeneration flags elections finance As Birmingham prepares for an all-out City Council election in May 2026, the past two years have been unprecedented and turbulent for the city’s administration. In September 2023, the Labour-led council declared itself … Read More
Birmingham Industrial Unit Set for Transformation into Spa and Wellness Centre Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham nechells spa wellness leisure regeneration community development planning jobs A former industrial unit on St Clements Road in Nechells, inner-city Birmingham, is poised for a dramatic transformation into a vibrant spa and wellness centre. An application has been submitted to convert the existing … Read More
West Midlands Police Training Centre to Become 76-Bed HMO Supporting Healthcare Workers Tuesday, January 6, 2026 hmo smethwick westmidlands windmillhouse healthcare regeneration policetraining accommodation sustainability urbandevelopment The former West Midlands Police training centre, Windmill House, in Smethwick is set to be transformed into a substantial 76-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO). This redevelopment follows its sale last year after being … Read More
The Massive Birmingham Skyscrapers Set to Transform City Skyline Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham skyscrapers citycentre development architecture urbanplanning housing regeneration construction mixeduse Birmingham’s city centre is undergoing a remarkable transformation as towering new skyscrapers reshape its skyline. Notable developments like One Eastside and the Octagon have already become iconic fixtures, and now a fresh … Read More
Inside Birmingham's Rotton Park: Understanding a 31% Drop in House Prices in 2025 Saturday, January 3, 2026 birmingham rottonpark housingmarket propertyprices hmos realestate crime residential regeneration rentalmarket Nestled in Birmingham, Rotton Park is traditionally a leafy, residential area boasting large homes and spacious gardens—a scene that should appeal to many homebuyers in 2025. Yet, recent data reveals that house prices here … Read More
Proposal to Convert Family Home into Five-Bedroom HMO in Castle Vale Wednesday, December 31, 2025 hmo castlevale planning housing accommodation rental development regeneration birmingham community A planning application has been submitted to transform a four-bedroom semi-detached house on Morar Close, Castle Vale, into a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). This residential property, featuring front and … Read More