Birmingham City Council Faces Backlash Over Druids Heath Regeneration Delay Saturday, April 18, 2026 birmingham regeneration druidsheath development delay council community housing planning urban Birmingham City Council has revealed that it will require additional time before resubmitting the planning application for the much-anticipated Druids Heath regeneration project. The delay has prompted concern and anger among … Read More
UK Households Face £2,000 ‘Driveway Charge’ Due to Higher Parking and Insurance Costs Saturday, April 11, 2026 driveway parking insurance motorists urban london costs households permits motoring Households without driveways across the UK are facing steep additional costs, with some drivers paying up to £2,000 more a year due to higher car insurance premiums and parking charges, experts warn. Recent research … Read More
New 506-Bed Student Tower Approved for Birmingham City Centre Monday, April 6, 2026 birmingham studenthousing development accommodation suffolkstreet mailbox planning construction urban approval Plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation building in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The proposed development, located near Suffolk Street close to the Mailbox, will offer 506 beds. This … Read More
We Explored Birmingham’s Winson Green—Known for the Worst Parking, and the Reality Is Shocking Monday, March 23, 2026 winsongreen birmingham parking pedestrians pavement unsafe traffic enforcement localissues urban Finding the absolute worst parking in Birmingham is no easy feat—poor parking habits seem to plague nearly every street. Yet, Winson Green has earned a notorious reputation that may just top them all. Local would-be … Read More
West Midlands Planners Approve Hotel Conversion for Vacant Solihull Office Building Saturday, February 14, 2026 solihull warwickroad hotel planning development conversion offices accessibility urban accommodation A long-empty office building at the heart of Solihull town centre is set to be revitalized as a new hotel, following planning approval granted by Solihull Council. The Landsdowne Group’s John Kelly submitted an application in … Read More
24 Derelict Sites in the Black Country Targeted for Regeneration Thursday, February 5, 2026 regeneration dudley brownfield redevelopment infrastructure housing derelict council urban development Dudley Council has identified 24 rundown sites across the borough for redevelopment as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate eyesores and rejuvenate local communities. Through the Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, … Read More