Latest News in West Midlands

Galliford Try wins contract

Construction firm Galliford Try has won a contract from the Warwickshire Police Authority to build a justice centre in the West Midlands.

RegenCo appoints Savills to advise on regeneration

Sandwell's urban regeneration company RegenCo has appointed estate agency Savills to advise on the regeneration of High Street and Bull Street in West Bromwich. Savills will act as development consultancy on the Eastern Gateway mixed-use scheme. The proposed 4.2ha development will incorporate new homes, new shop fronts and office space.

Stafford regeneration plans revealed

Proposals have been unveiled for the regeneration of Stafford town centre.

Poll promises clearer city leadership

The emergence of major cities from years of no overall political was just one of the important outcomes for regeneration of the Tory landslide, says Tamar Wilner

Retail regeneration may escape competition test

The new test designed to stop retailers' dominance of local markets can be ducked by stores at the centre of regeneration schemes, finds Ben Walker

London has lit torch for local power

London's impressive voter turnout in last week's elections has strengthened the case for the mayoral system in other city-regions, says Dermot Finch.

Boris could look to Ken for inspiration

As London's new mayor gets down to business, James Hulme looks at some of major tests that await him

City-Regions

Should conurbations like Manchester or Liverpool follow London's lead?