Solihull MP Condemns Proposed Housing Development on Bentley Heath Farmland Tuesday, March 17, 2026 housing development greenbelt bentleyheath solihull planning farmland opposition infrastructure saqibbhatti A controversial proposal to build nearly 300 homes on agricultural land in Bentley Heath has sparked strong opposition from local residents and Solihull’s Member of Parliament, Saqib Bhatti. Earlier this year, UKLD … Read More
Dudley Lib Dems Pledge Zero-Interest Loans to Boost Home Sustainability Tuesday, March 17, 2026 dudley libdems climate homeimprovement zerointerest localelections community infrastructure potholes environment The Liberal Democrats in Dudley have launched their local election campaign with an ambitious manifesto focused on climate action and improving daily life for residents. Central to their pledges is offering zero-interest … Read More
West Midlands Railways Finally Set Opening Dates for Five New Stations After Years of Delays Saturday, March 14, 2026 westmidlands birmingham blackcountry railway transport stations camphillline publictransport railservices infrastructure sport After years of delays and disappointment, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has confirmed the opening dates for five new railway stations across Birmingham and the Black Country. This milestone marks a major step forward for … Read More
Birmingham Named One of Europe’s Fastest Growing Cities, Surpassing Prague, Oslo, and Rotterdam Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham europe growth culture urbandevelopment hs2 reputation infrastructure diversity politics Birmingham has emerged as one of Europe’s fastest growing and most talked-about cities, outpacing well-established capitals like Prague, Oslo, and Rotterdam. Despite facing recent challenges and negative headlines, the city’s … Read More
Lloyds Bank Makes Strategic Move with Key Appointment for 28 Million Customers Tuesday, March 10, 2026 lloyds banking infrastructure finance appointment projectfinance debtadvisory ukbanking leadership investment Lloyds Bank, a prominent player in the UK banking sector with branches in Birmingham and across the country, has made a significant announcement affecting its 28 million customers. The bank has appointed Trusha Pillay as the … Read More
HS2 Engineers Successfully Launch Steel Bridge Over Midlands Canal Ahead of Schedule Monday, March 9, 2026 hs2 bridge engineering canal construction steel viaduct infrastructure warwickshire balfourbeatty HS2 engineers have reopened a 1.5-mile stretch of the Grand Union Canal following the successful installation of a 130-metre steel bridge. The complex operation, which began on Wednesday, March 4, was completed seven days … Read More