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Hanson Investments has submitted plans for a six-storey mixed-use development designed by Studio KMA, opposite the new Curzon Street rail station, which is set to be the Birmingham terminus for HS2.

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.

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.

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.

A vision to grow the region’s £77bn economy by £17bn has been launched by Mayor Richard Parker.

Ashfield Council has given reserved matters approval for 500,000 sq ft of industrial development at the Hucknall site, currently undergoing remediation.

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