The future of the Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield has taken a dramatic turn as its owners unveil a scaled-back version of the redevelopment project initially announced almost two years ago. The original plans …
In a bold move to shape the future of their neighbourhood, Stirchley residents have put forward an ambitious plan to transform a brownfield site on Hazelwell Road into a hub of community-led housing, retail, and leisure …
Birmingham is set to welcome a bold new architectural landmark with the approval of a 21-storey student accommodation tower at 120 Suffolk Street. The development, recommended for approval last week by Birmingham City …
Residents of Druids Heath have expressed growing concern over proposed regeneration plans, warning that councillors who appear to side with developers at the expense of local interests could face significant electoral …
Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public …
Birmingham City Council is set to implement significant changes to key roads in the city’s Knowledge Quarter, a vital hub for innovation and education. The Labour-led council has announced two major transport initiatives …
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 …
Plans are underway to construct four residential homes for vulnerable children on a much-valued green space off Holloway Bank, West Bromwich. Despite previous objections from local residents, Sandwell Council’s planning …
Councillor Andrew Burrow has openly admitted that he doesn’t travel on buses because he doesn’t know how to navigate the system. Despite this, he is advocating for improvements in communication to encourage more people to use …
A month after the final Christmas huts were packed away, Birmingham’s busiest street, New Street, has entered a new phase of transformation. Festive lights have been replaced by rubble as workers remove pavement sections, …
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 …
The UK’s housing shortage remains a pressing issue, leaving many families displaced or stuck in temporary accommodation due to soaring rents and evictions. Local authorities face the difficult challenge of meeting housing …
Birmingham City Council has proposed new 20mph speed limits on seven roads near Chilcote School in Hall Green to enhance safety for children and residents. This proposal is part of the city’s wider Chilcote Safer Route to …
As Birmingham prepares its new Local Plan, which will guide the city’s development up to 2044, a significant proposal has emerged affecting Sutton Coldfield. Landowners have put forward 17 parcels of Green Belt land for …
Sainsbury’s is set to try again with a new bid to build a convenience store in the car park of the Farmer John’s pub on Aldridge Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. This marks the supermarket’s third attempt to gain approval …