Curzon Street apartments proposed

The Birmingham-based residential developer, which rebranded from Court Collaboration at the start of September, has hired Stuart Eustace as development director.

When it comes to setting a course for a city, getting the time to deliver is a must, and Tim Johnson’s had that – he’s been at City of Wolverhampton Council since 2013, first as strategic director of place, then deputy managing director, and, since 2018, as chief executive.

Label manufacturer Zeus Media has committed to a 11,000 sq ft unit, taking the Aldridge industrial estate to 100% occupancy.  

Across the Midlands, developers and their partners are cracking on with projects large and small. Here are a few that have caught the eye in 2025 and might make a difference in the years ahead.

While a four-storey 137-bed plan for Castle Boulevard is tipped for approval, officers recommend refusal for a 1,250-bed scheme across two towers, one of which would become the city’s tallest building.

Gareth Marchment has joined the Birmingham-based property management firm from KWB, where he was head of the firm’s property and asset management team.

After tussling with the land promoter over the location of a roundabout joining the A47, members concluded they had little choice but to vote in favour of proposals for up to 415 homes.

The infrastructure group has been selected as the sole contractor on Rolls-Royce’s fissile construction framework, extending its Derby workload for the global engineering powerhouse. 

A 15-year lease has been agreed with the 24/7 gym operator for 8,700 sq ft at the developer’s Corkfield residential-led scheme, next to Birmingham’s international cricket venue.