In Pictures: The Vision for Birmingham's Bold Transformation Tuesday, May 26, 2026 birmingham transformation urbandevelopment architecture cityscape infrastructure innovation sustainability urbanplanning regeneration Birmingham is on the brink of a remarkable transformation. Over the coming years, the city is expected to undergo significant developments that will reshape its appearance and enhance its vibrancy. From innovative … Read More
Fears Mount Over Green Belt as Developer Proposes 557 New Homes in Kingswinford Wednesday, May 13, 2026 greenbelt kingswinford housing development planning community dudley opposition infrastructure urbanplanning Local campaigners’ worst fears have been confirmed with the submission of a planning application for more than 500 homes on prized green belt land in Kingswinford. Dudley Council is currently reviewing an outline proposal … Read More
Complete List of Birmingham Streets Scheduled for Transformation with Construction Timelines Sunday, May 10, 2026 birmingham construction newstreet citycentre publicrealm infrastructure urbanplanning cycling footpaths transportation sport Construction efforts to revamp Birmingham’s city centre are well underway, with significant progress made on New Street. As contractors put the finishing touches on the upgraded road, it’s a good time to share the upcoming … Read More
Heritage Concerns Rise as Birmingham’s Digbeth Faces Transformation Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham digbeth heritage conservation hs2 development architecture preservation urbanplanning historic Birmingham’s Digbeth, often hailed as an ‘up and coming’ neighbourhood, is currently undergoing significant transformation. This evolution brings new opportunities but also raises pressing concerns about the preservation of … Read More
Birmingham Trails Behind French Twin City in Tram Network Size Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham westmidlands transport metro lyon infrastructure devolution mayors publictransit urbanplanning A recent analysis by the campaign group Britain Remade highlights how Birmingham and the West Midlands are falling behind their French twin city, Lyon, in public transport infrastructure. The group is urging the UK government … Read More
Homeowners to be compelled to sell homes for new towns across England Friday, April 3, 2026 housing development compulsorypurchase england government homeowners urbanplanning newtowns property labour The Labour Party government has unveiled plans to develop seven new towns across England, raising concerns as homeowners may be forced to sell their properties to accommodate these large-scale projects. The selected sites … Read More