£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
Handsworth Youth Club Transforming Lives Through Community Support Tuesday, June 9, 2026 handsworth youth community youthclub theoliveconnect empowerment support mentorship development sportscenter sport In the heart of Handsworth, a group of five dedicated women have established The Olive Connect, a youth club that is creating a powerful impact on the lives of young people in the community. Situated at the Laurel Road … 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
Beloved Birmingham Bakery Faces Closure Amid Stirchley Development Dispute Monday, June 8, 2026 loaf stirchley bakery birmingham community development greensquareaccord coop closure uncertainty Loaf, a cherished community bakery that helped put Stirchley on the map as the best place to live in the Midlands, now faces the threat of closure after nearly 14 years in operation. Founded in 2012 on Pershore Road, Loaf … Read More
Solihull Planning Dispute: Home Extension Approved Despite Neighbour Objections Monday, June 8, 2026 solihull planning extension housing neighbours council millisonswood dispute approval development Solihull Council’s planning committee has unanimously granted approval for a single-storey rear extension to a property on Bonneville Close in Millisons Wood, despite objections from a neighbouring resident. The … Read More
Dudley Cabinet to Debate Housing Plan Already Due for Replacement Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley housing localplan greenbelt nppf planning council development legislation housingneeds Dudley Council’s cabinet is preparing to discuss the rollout of its new local plan, despite knowing it will require replacement shortly after adoption. This unusual scenario comes as a result of recent legislative changes … Read More