Latest News in West Midlands

Stoke Aldermoor Renewal Project, Coventry

Pre-awards assessment of contender for Neighbourhood Renewal Project of the year.

Appointment at Barton Willmore

Landscape architecture firm Barton Willmore has appointed Jean-Baptiste Lacombe to work on its new proposals including the design for developer St Modwen's redevelopment of the Longbridge site in Birmingham.

Green lessons School garden aims to boost diets

A school gardening project in Birmingham has taught pupils aged eight to 11 how to grow fruit and vegetables for the summer.

Policy exchange

The fallout from the controversial Policy Exchange report investigated

A statutory Compact is under review

The launch of a consultation on the uneasy relationship between the public and third sectors aims to beef up their current agreement. But will it take the plunge and recommend giving it legal teeth, asks Herpreet Kaur Grewal.

Second Opinion

Peer review of West Norwood, south-east London

Ongoing problem

Poor management of new housing estates can destroy years of regeneration work. The solution may be a rethink of traditional housebuilding practices.

City-Regions

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