West Midlands
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Sheriff moves in on subterranean road protestors
The law has moved in to evict protesters against the building of the Birmingham northern relief road. The Sheriff of Staffordshire is trying to move the protesters who are believed…
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Dual planning consent for same site
The High Court is being asked to decide whether two separate planning consents for the same plot of land are capable of being implemented together.
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Abbey Gates centre in Evesham sold for £8.6m
TransEuropean Property Limited Partnership II has bought the Abbey Gates Shopping Centre in Evesham for £8.6m from Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
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Occupiers’ liability to trespassers under Appeal Court scrutiny
Occupiers liability is under the spotlight in the Appeal Court this week in a case of considerable significance for those with day-to-day control of property.
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Longbridge’s fight for survival rumbles on
A flexible working deal at Rover’s Longbridge plant, in Birmingham, is not now expected to be announced until Monday. Reports had suggested it would be announced yesterday.
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Ministers refuse to comment on hospital PFI project
The Government yesterday told the Commons it was unable to commit itself to halting plans by the West Hertfordshire Health Authority to build a new hospital using the Private Finance…
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Exclusive: Railtrack moves in on Ionica’s Brindleyplace lease
Railtrack is targeting the 6,373 sq m (68,600 sq ft) No 1 Brindleyplace for its new administrative headquarters in Birmingham. The property was formerly occupied by troubled telecommunications giant Ionica…
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HQ enters the serviced office fray in Birmingham
HQ is poised to join the competition between serviced office operators in Birmingham by taking space at Victoria Square House for its first operation in the city.
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Landlord entitled to more money after undercharging M&S
The rights of landlords to ask tenants for more money if they have mistakenly charged too little were today clarified by the Court of Appeal.
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Oracle to open £20m regional HQ in Blythe Valley Business Park
The US Oracle business software group is opening a £20m regional headquarters at Blythe Valley Business Park, West Midlands. It will provide support services, training and consultancy.
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BMW after £200m to keep Longbridge open
BMW is expected to ask for £200m aid from the UK and European Union to keep its Longbridge Rover plant, in Birmingham, on the map.
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Rover deal with unions offers lifeline for Longbridge
The Longbridge Rover plant near Birmingham could be saved this week with agreement expected between the car manufacturer and unions. A deal would be the first stage towards petitioning the…