'Not Perhaps the City of Our Dreams' – Did Birmingham Live Up to Cadbury's 1950s Predictions? Tuesday, July 7, 2026 birmingham cadbury urbanplanning history population transport parks architecture shopping predictions The influence of the Cadbury family on Birmingham is unmistakable, stretching back to the chocolate-makers' arrival in 1824. Today, many cherished parts of the city—like the Lickey Hills, Kings Norton and Moseley parks, and … Read More
Government Inspector Overrules Sandwell Council, Approves New Homes on West Midlands ‘Landslip’ Estate Thursday, July 2, 2026 cradleyheath landslide dunedinhomes sandwellcouncil planningappeal housingdevelopment privacy conservation urbanplanning westmidlands More homes are set to be built on a Cradley Heath estate affected by landslides after a government planning inspector overturned Sandwell Council’s rejection. Dunedin Homes sought to add six new houses to their existing … Read More
Cradley Heath Glazing Firm Faces Closure Threat Amid Sandwell Housing Development Saturday, June 20, 2026 cradleyheath glazing howells sandwell industrial development housing businessclosure localeconomy urbanplanning The future of Howells Patent Glazing, a longstanding glazing company in Cradley Heath, is under threat after Sandwell Council granted permission to build almost 100 new homes on the industrial site it currently occupies. The … Read More
Consultation Launched for 20mph Speed Limits on Ten Roads in Birmingham's Holyhead Area Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham speedlimits trafficsafety holyhead handsworth ratrunning roadsafety consultation urbanplanning community Birmingham City Council has initiated a public consultation regarding proposed 20mph speed limits on ten roads within the Holyhead area, close to Handsworth. This initiative is part of a broader plan to improve road safety … Read More
New Birmingham City Council Leader Roger Harmer Addresses Bins Strike and Low Traffic Neighborhoods Sunday, June 14, 2026 birmingham liberaldemocrats councilleader binsstrike ltns trafficcameras publicservices urbanplanning community negotiations Roger Harmer, the newly appointed leader of Birmingham City Council and a member of the Liberal Democrats, has outlined his approach to some of the city’s pressing challenges. Among the most immediate concerns is the … Read More
£3.2bn Arden Cross Development Near Birmingham Airport Announces Delivery Date Friday, June 12, 2026 ardencross birmingham development regeneration construction infrastructure investment realestate urbanplanning economicgrowth The highly anticipated Arden Cross development, heralded as a “once in a generation” project, has confirmed its official delivery date. Situated just over a mile east of Birmingham Airport, this £3.2 billion … Read More