HS2 Curzon Street Station Regeneration Plan Set for Major Progress Wednesday, April 15, 2026 hs2 birmingham curzonstreet regeneration station publicspaces urbandevelopment infrastructure transport citycentre The regeneration plan for the HS2 Curzon Street station in Birmingham city centre is poised to make significant strides. The project aims to transform the area surrounding the new high-speed rail station into dynamic and … Read More
New Dental Clinic Approved for Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre Thursday, March 26, 2026 chelmsleywood dentalclinic planningpermission communityhealth solihullcouncil shoppingcentre regeneration healthcare urbandevelopment retailconversion Planning authorities have approved the establishment of a new dental clinic in Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, marking a positive development for local healthcare services. The application, submitted by Triple Y Dental in … 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
West Midlands Police Training Centre to Become 76-Bed HMO Supporting Healthcare Workers Tuesday, January 6, 2026 hmo smethwick westmidlands windmillhouse healthcare regeneration policetraining accommodation sustainability urbandevelopment The former West Midlands Police training centre, Windmill House, in Smethwick is set to be transformed into a substantial 76-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO). This redevelopment follows its sale last year after being … Read More
Birmingham City's Stadium Vision Gains Momentum with Metro Tram Milestone Friday, November 28, 2025 birminghamcity powerhousestadium metroextension sportsquarter knighthead tram urbandevelopment football transport stadium sport Birmingham City Football Club’s ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art stadium took a significant step forward as a tram test ride highlighted progress on the Metro extension serving the new venue. Club officials joined West … Read More
Inside Birmingham City’s Stadium Reveal: Five Ways the Sports Quarter Project Could Transform the City Sunday, November 23, 2025 birmingham sportsquarter stadium powerhouse urbandevelopment transport culture economy regeneration football sport “Birmingham is a city that at times is under-appreciated,” said Blues chairman Tom Wagner at the unveiling event held at Digbeth Loc Studios. “Not anymore.” Speaking to an audience of political leaders, dignitaries, and … Read More