£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
‘Ease Our Pain’: Digbeth Cinema Boss Calls for Action as Birmingham Tram Extension Faces Further Delays Tuesday, June 9, 2026 digbeth metro tram extension construction transport birmingham business delays retail Lee Nabbs, director of Mockingbird Cinema, a cherished independent venue in Digbeth’s Custard Factory, has issued a heartfelt plea to the Midland Metro Alliance to expedite the completion of the Eastside Metro Extension. The … Read More
Mini Housing Development Approved in Chadwick End Tuesday, June 9, 2026 chadwickend solihull housing development planning greenbelt farms construction realestate peachstone A new housing development in the rural village of Chadwick End, Solihull, has received planning approval. Peachstone New Homes submitted the proposal to Solihull Council last November, seeking permission to demolish a series … Read More
Neighbours ask to halt £30k home renovation for daughter's exams—what's fair? Sunday, June 7, 2026 construction renovation neighbours exams noise disruption finances compromise stress community A couple recently began extensive renovation work on a property they purchased over a year ago. The project, described as a “complete overhaul,” has involved many months of planning, securing permits, and finding … Read More
Digbeth Venue Voices Frustration Over Ongoing Metro Extension Delays Thursday, June 4, 2026 digbeth birmingham metro construction disruption businesses nortons transport regeneration mma Business owners in Birmingham’s Digbeth area are raising urgent concerns over prolonged tram line construction that has significantly impacted local trade. Peter Connolly, owner of Nortons, a popular music venue, describes … Read More
Solihull Planners Postpone Olton Home Decision Following Residents’ Call for Site Visit Wednesday, June 3, 2026 solihull olton planning development housing sitevisit committee residents deferral construction The Solihull planning committee has unanimously agreed to defer the decision on a proposed new home in Olton after local residents requested a site visit. The development in question involves constructing a four-bedroom, … Read More