New Street Construction Noise Disturbs Residents Until 4 AM Saturday, May 16, 2026 construction noise residents cpc civils newstreet apology disruption nightwork community Residents near New Street have been kept awake until the early hours due to ongoing construction noise. The disruption, primarily caused by breaking-out activities at the site, has sparked complaints from the community about … Read More
Rubble in Birmingham's Grade II-Listed Great Western Arcade as Construction Begins Saturday, May 16, 2026 greatwesternarcade birmingham victorian construction development heritage realestate colmorerow ashtrom office Birmingham’s iconic Great Western Arcade, one of the city’s last great Victorian shopping arcades, has entered a new phase of development as construction begins to connect it with the neighboring office block. Since its … Read More
Giant Advertising Boards Near Birmingham Cathedral: What's Behind Them and When They'll Come Down Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham cathedral refurbishment edwardian architecture conservation development offices heritage construction The large advertising hoardings towering beside Birmingham Cathedral at the corner of Colmore Row and Temple Row West may catch your eye, especially with their bold promotion of a popular web browser for iPhones. However, … Read More
Birmingham Faces Job Losses of 12,500 Amid Iran War Economic Fallout Monday, May 11, 2026 birmingham jobs unemployment manufacturing construction energy inflation economy iranwar regions Birmingham is projected to lose 12,500 jobs this year as a result of economic challenges stemming from the ongoing Iran War, according to a new report by the Item Club. Nationally, the UK could see up to 163,000 job losses, … Read More
Complete List of Birmingham Streets Scheduled for Transformation with Construction Timelines Sunday, May 10, 2026 birmingham construction newstreet citycentre publicrealm infrastructure urbanplanning cycling footpaths transportation sport Construction efforts to revamp Birmingham’s city centre are well underway, with significant progress made on New Street. As contractors put the finishing touches on the upgraded road, it’s a good time to share the upcoming … Read More
Midland Tenants Voice Safety Concerns Over Hazardous Scaffolding at Warndon Flats Sunday, May 10, 2026 scaffolding safety platformhousing repairs tenants warndon worcester construction community security Tenants in Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester, have expressed growing frustration and safety concerns over scaffolding erected during ongoing communal stairwell repairs. Platform Housing initiated the work before Easter, yet … Read More