Traffic Chaos in Birmingham Escalates Due to One-Way System Designed to Ease Congestion Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham traffic congestion oneway citycentre transport business council roadwork accessibility Birmingham’s newest one-way traffic system, introduced as part of the City Centre Movement and Access Strategy, aimed to reduce congestion by discouraging through traffic on inner-city roads. However, local businesses … Read More
Plans for New Birmingham City Centre Tower Recommended for Approval Wednesday, March 18, 2026 birmingham studenthousing regeneration development citycentre planning architecture brownfield heritage urbandesign Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart … Read More
Coventry Warehouse Fire LIVE: Thick Smoke Engulfs City Centre Tuesday, February 24, 2026 coventry fire warehouse emergency smoke citycentre blaze firefighters incident response A large fire has broken out at a warehouse in the heart of Coventry city centre, sending heavy plumes of smoke drifting across the area. Firefighters are currently on the scene, working tirelessly to bring the flames under …
‘Ballsy’ Birmingham Needs to Own Its Brilliance, City Leader Urges Thursday, February 12, 2026 birmingham business investment citycentre development collaboration regeneration lifesciences culture leadership Birmingham’s business, civic, and cultural leaders are calling for a bold new attitude—a shift away from self-deprecation toward confidently celebrating the city’s vibrant future. At a high-profile gathering at Birmingham … Read More
Birmingham City Centre’s Busiest Street Undergoes Major Transformation Saturday, January 24, 2026 birmingham newstreet citycentre regeneration construction pedestrian infrastructure publicrealm cpccivils urbanplanning 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 Festive lights have been replaced by rubble as workers remove pavement sections, … Read More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