Restoration Begins at Birmingham’s Historic Lad in the Lane Pub Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham pub heritage restoration landmark history architecture conservation revitalization planning Work has officially started on the Lad in the Lane, Birmingham’s oldest pub, long after its closure left the historic site vulnerable to decay. The commencement of these restoration efforts marks a significant step toward … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Birmingham Tower Plans Amid Fears of Unsuitable Student Housing Surplus Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham housing student accommodation development planning inflation viability tower council The approval of plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation tower in Birmingham has raised alarms about the possibility of an oversupply of unsuitable housing in the city centre. The development, set to provide 506 … Read More
Green Light for Balsall Common Roundabout Advertisements Despite Motorist Distraction Concerns Thursday, March 19, 2026 balsallcommon advertising roundabouts solihull trafficsafety planning council distraction publicsafety visualamenity Advertising boards will soon be installed on three roundabouts in Balsall Common following approval by Solihull Council, despite worries that the signs may distract drivers. The proposal, submitted last May by Steve Green of … Read More
Full Cost of Walsall’s Controversial Battery Storage Project Fight Revealed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 walsall battery storage greenbelt anesco legal costs appeal council planning Walsall Council has disclosed that taxpayers have spent £81,555.22 in total defending their opposition to a contentious Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposed on green belt land in Great Barr. The dispute began in 2021 … Read More
Plans for New Birmingham City Centre Tower Recommended for Approval Wednesday, March 18, 2026 birmingham studenthousing regeneration development citycentre planning architecture brownfield heritage urbandesign Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart … Read More
Solihull Villagers Voice Anger Over Proposed Hockley Heath Housing Development Tuesday, March 17, 2026 solihull hockleyheath development housing planning flooding community objections council infrastructure Planners have provisionally approved the construction of up to nine new homes in Hockley Heath, despite a wave of objections from local residents. The application, submitted last summer by Frances Ashton, concerns a site … Read More