Birmingham Bus Routes to Experience Major Changes Due to HS2 Construction for Up to 18 Months Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham hs2 buses transport diversion viaduct construction nationalexpress routes commuters Starting May 10, several Birmingham bus routes operated by National Express will undergo significant changes due to ongoing HS2 construction at Saltley Viaduct. The current viaduct is being replaced because it lacks the … Read More
Couple Forced to Live in Shed for Four Years Amid Housing Delays Friday, April 10, 2026 housing planning herefordshire delays couple shed living rural construction application Jane Coyle and her husband Anthony, a retired couple from Herefordshire, have endured an extraordinary housing struggle. Since applying in 2020 to construct a three-bedroom house in the woods near Edwyn Ralph, the couple has … Read More
Birmingham City Council Investigates HMO Construction Amid Safety Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 birmingham council hmo construction safety warwardslane investigation residents publicsafety housing Birmingham City Council has launched an investigation into the construction of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Warwards Lane following serious safety concerns raised by local residents. Neighbors have described the … Read More
New 506-Bed Student Tower Approved for Birmingham City Centre Monday, April 6, 2026 birmingham studenthousing development accommodation suffolkstreet mailbox planning construction urban approval Plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation building in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The proposed development, located near Suffolk Street close to the Mailbox, will offer 506 beds. This … Read More
£36m Redevelopment Plan to Replace Lloyds Bank’s Former Wolverhampton Offices Sunday, April 5, 2026 wolverhampton lloydsbank redevelopment pendeford commercial offices demolition investment businesspark construction The former Lloyds Bank offices in Wolverhampton’s Pendeford Business Park are set for demolition under ambitious £36 million redevelopment plans aimed at revitalizing the site. Located off Wobaston Road, the vacant … Read More
Barriers Hindering the Construction of Much-Needed Homes in the West Midlands Friday, April 3, 2026 westmidlands housing development brownfield remediation construction smes infrastructure affordablehousing regeneration The West Midlands faces significant obstacles in building the homes urgently needed by its growing population. Key challenges include the costly cleanup of contaminated land and soaring construction expenses, which threaten … Read More