Transformation Plans Unveiled for Birmingham’s Historic Rackhams Building Tuesday, July 21, 2026 birmingham rackhams development regeneration spheregroup houseoffraser planning urbanrenewal housing officespace For over 160 years, the Rackhams building has stood as a prominent landmark in Birmingham city centre. Following the closure of House of Fraser on June 25, 2026, a new chapter is set to begin for this historic site. … Read More
The Complete Demolition and Redevelopment Plan for Birmingham’s Former Rackhams Department Store Thursday, July 16, 2026 rackhams houseoffraser birmingham demolition redevelopment urbanrenewal cherrystreet hs2 legalandgeneral spheregroup Three weeks have passed since House of Fraser permanently closed its doors in Birmingham City Centre, bringing to an end a retail legacy that stretches back to 1851. The story began when William Riddell and Henry Wilkinson … Read More
Wolverhampton's Chapel Ash Transformed into an Open-Air Art Gallery by Street Artists Monday, June 15, 2026 wolverhampton chapelash streetart paulpilgrim publicart murals urbanrenewal communityart artgallery creativespaces Wolverhampton’s Chapel Ash has recently undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a rundown area into a lively open-air art gallery. Spearheaded by renowned local street artist Paul Pilgrim, the initiative aims to … Read More
Seven-Storey Hotel with 180 Rooms Proposed for Birmingham’s John Bright Street Renaissance Friday, April 17, 2026 birmingham johnbrightstreet boroughbuildings hoteldevelopment ikongallery urbanrenewal citycentre hospitality planningpermission heritage A new seven-storey hotel with 180 rooms is set to potentially revitalise John Bright Street in Birmingham city centre, following two years of discussions. Property developer Nacropolis has put forward detailed proposals to … Read More
When Will Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' Rise Again? The Plan Revealed Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet redevelopment heritage cinema architecture restoration citycouncil urbanrenewal A long-neglected section of Birmingham’s busiest street is on the verge of a remarkable transformation. The Grade II-listed building at 92-93 New Street, located opposite the lively ‘Chicken Quarter’ renowned for its array of … Read More
Ten-Year Plan to Demolish Birmingham High Street Site Threatens Hotel, Shops, and Major GP Surgery Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham demolition development highstreet planning gpsurgery housing urbanrenewal construction retail A significant site in Birmingham city centre faces potential demolition over the next decade to make way for a large-scale redevelopment project. Henley Investment Management Limited and Sixth Street have submitted a planning … Read More