Architecture
Destruction of “iconic” Birmingham Ringway Centre to be reconsidered by council
Birmingham’s historic Ringway Centre, a brutalist landmark, has been granted a reprieve from the wrecking ball. Following strong opposition from campaigners and potential legal challenges, the city council will re-evaluate the plans to demolish the building and replace it with three towering apartment blocks.
University Station opens doors to impressive new buildings this weekend
University Railway Station’s impressive new buildings open their doors to passengers for the first time this Sunday. With new wider entrances, stairways and exits serving the neighbouring University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, more open space to circulate and wait, lifts to the platforms, a larger ticket office and better customer facilities it will…
Construction starts on HS2’s Birmingham Curzon Street Station
Construction work has started on the Birmingham terminus of the HS2 line – a new rail hub that will play a vital role in the long-term economic future of the West Midlands. Curzon Street is a key part of phase one of the high-speed rail project, linking Birmingham and London.
£12.24 million approved by WMCA for new mixed use regeneration scheme in Coventry
A huge part of Coventry city centre is one step closer to regeneration after an additional £12.24 million has been approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority to unlock a “strategically important” housing development, say planners. The money will reportedly be used to unlock the Coventry City Centre South scheme, and help transform outdated areas…
Bus station closing ready to start work on new Dudley Interchange
People who work, shop and live in Dudley town centre are being reminded that temporary changes are coming into place to enable works for the new Interchange. The sustainable interchange hub, which will reportedly see £24 million of investment in the town, will provide better accessibility for users by linking bus services with the town’s…
Birmingham City Council approves whopping £100m Aston Villa stadium expansion plan
Aston Villa Football Club’s huge stadium expansion plan – worth £100m – has been approved by Birmingham City Council. Permission has been granted by the city’s planning department for phase one of a major expansion and redevelopment of Villa Park.
Birmingham’s iconic fountain switched back on ahead of Commonwealth Games
Birmingham’s iconic water feature ‘The River’ has been officially switched back on in Victoria Square. The fountain – commonly known as the “Floozie in the Jacuzzi” – has been repaired and refurbished as part of a £12.395m city centre public realm scheme – the first phase of which has seen improvements to Victoria Square.
100 days to go before start of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
With only 100 days to go before the Commonwealth Games, local and and Olympic divers and swimmers joined Birmingham 2022 officials to test out brand new facilities ahead of the Games this summer. With just over 3 months remaining until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin, Paralympic swimmers and an Olympic diver tested out the new 75 million…
Birmingham council unveils financial plans for the city’s “golden decade”
A plan designed to maximise the potential of a “golden decade” for Birmingham has been published by the city council. According to the council, the economic plan has a strategic focus on early intervention and prevention to level-up life chances and the benefits of growth for every street, neighbourhood, and community.
The Electric saved from closure after new owner buys oldest cinema in UK
One of the oldest cinemas in England – The Electric – is set to reopen in time for Christmas under a new owner after fears it might never reopen when it closed down during the coronavirus pandemic. The 112-year-old cinema was facing a very uncertain future when a new owner stepped in at the last…
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