First Images Reveal Striking 21-Storey Student Living Tower to Transform Birmingham Skyline Thursday, March 26, 2026 birmingham studenthousing architecture glancynicholls landmarkproperties skyline development urbanplanning pbsa sustainability Birmingham is set to welcome a bold new architectural landmark with the approval of a 21-storey student accommodation tower at 120 Suffolk Street. The development, recommended for approval last week by Birmingham City … Read More
Druids Heath Residents Warn Councillors Over Regeneration Plans Ahead of May Elections Sunday, March 22, 2026 druidsheath regeneration residents councillors developers elections community localgovernment urbanplanning democracy Residents of Druids Heath have expressed growing concern over proposed regeneration plans, warning that councillors who appear to side with developers at the expense of local interests could face significant electoral … Read More
Five Key Birmingham City Centre Roads Set for Major Change Under Sprint Initiative Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham sprint transport buses traffic infrastructure westmidlands speedlimits publictransport urbanplanning sport Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public … Read More
Birmingham Unveils Plans to Transform Roads in Knowledge Quarter Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham transport infrastructure cycling pedestrian publictransport traffic climate urbanplanning consultation sport Birmingham City Council is set to implement significant changes to key roads in the city’s Knowledge Quarter, a vital hub for innovation and education. The Labour-led council has announced two major transport … Read More
Blistering Attack on West Midlands Regeneration as Former Mayor Condemns Neglect of Stourbridge Wednesday, February 11, 2026 stourbridge regeneration dudley council investment neglect westmidlands urbanplanning towncentre infrastructure At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre … Read More
West Midlands Planners Consider Residential Development on Cherished Green Space Near Hazardous Road Tuesday, February 10, 2026 westmidlands sandwell residentialdevelopment greenspace vulnerablechildren hollowaybank trafficsafety planningpermission communityconcerns urbanplanning Plans are underway to construct four residential homes for vulnerable children on a much-valued green space off Holloway Bank, West Bromwich. Despite previous objections from local residents, Sandwell Council’s planning … Read More