£90m plans for 400 apartment project in Birmingham Nov 8, 2019 Fresh plans for a £90m project to build almost 400 apartments as part of a wider regeneration scheme in Birmingham have been published. Court Collaboration has submitted a outline matters planning application for 392 flats as part of the wider New Garden Square project, off Hagley Road on the Calthorpe Estate. They will be revealing […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Major Birmingham City Centre Scheme Tipped for Go Ahead Nov 5, 2019 Plans for the next phase of a major commercial scheme in Birmingham city centre, which would create more than 1,300 jobs, have been recommended for approval. Arena Central Developments, who are behind the project are speaking at the upcoming Birmingham Development Plans. The 5 Centenary Square project would front Broad Street and include 170,100 sq […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Incorporating Built Heritage into City Centre Developments Oct 29, 2019 Incorporating Built Heritage into Birmingham’s City Centre Developments In this article AB Heritage Ltd provide some ideas about how developers and their agents can cost-effectively and sensitively manage the Historic Environment to meet their objectives, and we present case studies involving important pre-commencement works in Birmingham’s historic quarter. AB heritage are sponsoring our upcoming Birmingham […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Conference to set out regeneration and development opportunities in Birmingham Oct 11, 2019 On the 4th November, prominent business leaders within the construction and property industry will come together for the Birmingham and West Midlands Development Plans Event – one of the region’s largest business events of the year within the construction sector. The event, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will see some of the region’s leading civic […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Boris Johnson Branded HS2 Axe As ‘Political Suicide’ Oct 11, 2019 Boris Johnson admitted that cancelling HS2 would be ‘political suicide’ at a meeting just days before he became prime minister, according to a leading west midlands businessman. Steve Hollis, chair of the West Midlands HS2 Growth Delivery Board, told our HS2 Economic Growth Conference that he and the conurbation’s elected mayor Andy Street had met […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘Is the Midlands ready for HS2?’ Oct 1, 2019 HS2 has the potential to radically transform and improve transportation in the Midlands. Following the Leeds HS2 conference, we spoke to Maria Machancoses, the director of Midland’s Connect who gave her exclusive thoughts on the issue: [emaillocker id=”71749″] “HS2 is all about giving people choice. That’s what good infrastructure does. It’s what led me to […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
PM urged to back £3.5bn Midlands Engine Rail, as region’s rail revolution takes a leap forward Sep 12, 2019 £3.5 billion plan to revolutionise Midlands rail network, comprised of seven projects Up to 60 locations across the UK could benefit from improved services 736 more passenger trains on the network each day Plans are fully integrated with HS2 and will be submitted to Oakervee Review Creates space for an additional 1 million lorries’ worth […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2 Chairman to speak at Economic Growth Conference Aug 21, 2019 HS2 Chairman to speak at Economic Growth Conference Joined on stage by council leaders and key project stakeholders Chairman of HS2 Ltd, Allan Cook, has been confirmed as the headline speaker at the HS2 Economic Growth Conference in Leeds on Tuesday, 3rd September. Allan will address over 400 delegates sharing his views on the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First development underway following partnership agreement to deliver 1,000 new homes Aug 8, 2019 Midland Heart housing association and home builder Countryside have started work on their first joint development following the recent signing of a partnership agreement. The £14.8m development, on a former golf course at Nuneaton, Warwickshire, will provide 105 family homes and one-bedroom apartments. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Chris Miller, Director of Development for Midland Heart, said: “This […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Dear Prime Minister, don’t forget the Midlands – Midlands Connect Jul 30, 2019 A message from Midlands Connect… Prime Minister, congratulations on your appointment. As you embark on the first 100 days of your premiership, you will face huge challenges, but also an unparalleled opportunity. Our message to you is simple; unleash our economic potential, succeed where your predecessors have faltered, back the Midlands. [emaillocker id=”71749″] For too […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
