Discover Birmingham’s Best Fish and Chips—You Just Have to Go Underground Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham fishandchips bacchus pubs newstreet haddock alebatter streetfood dining citycentre Finding excellent fish and chips right in Birmingham city centre by night may seem like a simple task, but it’s surprisingly challenging. While the suburbs boast top-notch chippies that make Friday nights memorable, the heart … Read More
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
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
Why Builders Are Still Working on Birmingham New Street and When It Will Be Finished Friday, May 8, 2026 birmingham newstreet construction publicrealm renovation accessibility bennettshill templestreet urbandevelopment cpc_civils If you’ve walked along Birmingham’s New Street from Victoria Square toward the Bullring recently, you’ve probably noticed that construction work is still very much underway. Since the beginning of the year, contractors have … Read More
New Birmingham City Centre Barriers Installed to Enhance Pedestrian Safety Thursday, May 7, 2026 birmingham newstreet barriers security pedestrians construction accessibility publicrealm renovation safety New permanent barriers have been installed along New Street in Birmingham city centre to prevent criminals and terrorists from using vehicles to harm pedestrians. These hostile vehicle mitigation posts replace previous … Read More
Claire's Accessories Closes on Birmingham New Street; Bullring Store Expected to Follow Sunday, April 19, 2026 claires birmingham newstreet bullring retail storeclosure highstreet administration shopping argos Claire’s Accessories has shuttered its New Street store in Birmingham, with the Bullring branch anticipated to close soon. The retailer—long a fixture on Britain’s high streets—has been steadily disappearing following its … Read More