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BBC News
07-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Mounted West Midlands Police unit plans approved
West Midlands Police is to introduce its own mounted unit to help maintain order at major events such as football week, Birmingham City Council's planning committee approved proposals to remove two bowling greens at the Tally Ho Training Centre in Pershore Road, Edgbaston to house the new plans involve the creation of a stable for 12 horses while the existing bowling club would be retained for visitors. A previous mounted unit was disbanded by the force in 1999. The committee meeting heard there was an increasing demand for mounted officers, particularly at football force said locating the team at its training centre was ideal as horses could trot into the city centre, rather than being transported from elsewhere in the also said the loss of the bowling greens was mitigated by other nearby facilities, while the previous occupiers had successfully relocated nearby.A total of four new full-time police staff roles would also be created as a result of the Midlands Police is one of the biggest forces in the country and Birmingham councillor Lee Marsham said he was "always amazed" at how far mounted officers had to be brought in from. "I imagine that is considerable expense for West Midlands Police but also not great for animal welfare to travel such a distance as well," he added."I think this is something we should be supporting."Councillor Gareth Moore said the mounted unit would be an opportunity to strengthen policing within the city."There are very few police forces that do have their own mounted unit and it will be an opportunity for us to support others with their policing needs," he said."This gives a real opportunity for West Midlands Police to be on the map as it should be. So loss of the bowling green is regrettable, but the report sets out there is alternative provision." This news has been gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Birmingham HS2's Curzon Street Station revised plans approved
Plans for the revised design of Birmingham's flagship HS2 railway station have been to Curzon Street Station's development include a change from timber to aluminium in the roof because of more stringent fire safety standards, while the eastern concourse has also been re-planned.A combination of factors were involved with the modifications, including value for money, technical complexities and engineering constraints, a city council officer's report plans were approved by the planning committee after considering the report. The station would display "high quality architecture", the report of the planning committee Labour councillor Lee Marsham, who represents Nechells, said he thought HS2 could be a key part of the tram extension to the proposed new stadium and sports quarter for Birmingham City FC. 'Can we get on with this?' Erdington Conservative councillor Gareth Moore said he supported the application, but expressed frustration at progress made so stated: "I suppose my only key ask is, 'Can we get on with this?'."Labour councillor David Barker, who represents Brandwood and Kings Heath, said: "Happy to approve it. I would like to see the further parts of this project brought forward as soon as possible." Construction work on the station began in January last despite progress being made on the design, new HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild recently confirmed a "reset of the programme" was needed, including a review of the project's cost and Wild recently said construction had been "harder than we would have thought"."So a combination of factors of getting a little bit behind and also the complexity to come means we need to reset the programme," he explained."The good news is that this is all completely solvable and I'm very, very confident."Asked whether the aim was for trains to run between 2029 and 2033, as previously suggested, Mr Wild responded: "We're so far into the civil engineering now, it's time to reset – as frustrating as it is, that will take me the rest of this year to do."Standing here, I don't really have an answer – I'm just going to do the work."We aim by the end of this calendar year to have firm advice about the time". This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
New UK train station to be first of it's kind in 130 years gets green light for upgraded plans as works set to start this year
REVISED plans for a major new high-speed train station in the UK have been given the green light. Birmingham's Curzon Street Station is set to open as part of the HS2 rail network and will be the first mainline terminus to be built since London Marylebone in 1899. Advertisement 4 Revised plans for Curzon Street Station have been approved Credit: 4 Customers will be able to travel from the station to London in 49 minutes Credit: : 4 Work on the station is set to begin this year Credit: The new £460 million build will have seven platforms and a curved roof, inspired by Victorian station designs. It will also have four public spaces outside, featuring gardens and a promenade. Revised plans included a change in material for the station roof - from timber to aluminium - due to updated fire regulations. The eastern concourse of the vast station had also been re-planned. Advertisement Read more HS2 stories RAIL PAIN Our village is split by monstrous HS2 tunnel - we can't wait to sell our homes Councillor Gareth Moore said: "HS2 offers tremendous benefits to Birmingham which we, as a city, should very much welcome. 'To unlock those benefits, we need a station so this application is crucial.' Plans for the build include a 'Station Square,' kitted out with a green space, while Curzon Square will provide an area for outdoor events. The station will also feature Curzon Promenade - a cycle and walking paths that links the station to the Eastside City Park while Paternoster Place will have paths and "urban space". Advertisement Trains are not expected to run from the station until the mid 2030s, but tours of the current construction may be allowed sooner. The final build is designed to be completely net zero and will run trains that get to central London in just 49 minutes. Huddersfield Station Closure: £70 Million Revamp Set to Transform Travel The new station has been pitched by officials as a "world class 21st century landmark building'. And council docs say it will contribute to 'maximising the regeneration and development potential' of HS2 in Birmingham. Advertisement Construction work for the foundations of the station began in January 2024, with the station itself set to begin being built this year. The station is set to be finished by 2028 but a "reset" of the HS2 programme has led to delays. HS2 CEO Mark Wild said recently: 'This is of a scale never done before – the last mainline terminus we built was 1899 in Marylebone. 'Truth is also the construction has been harder than we would have thought so we've lost ground in construction. Advertisement 'So a combination of factors of getting a little bit behind and also the complexity to come means we need to reset the programme.' What is HS2? HS2, which stands for High Speed 2, is a project that aims to create a high-speed rail network between London and major cities in the Midlands and Northern England. It is the biggest rail investment ever made in the North of England and is Europe's largest infrastructure project. New trains will run on HS2 lines with a top speed of 225 miles per hour - the aim is to cut journey times and make it easier to travel across England. Last year, then-PM Rishi Sunak decided to scrap the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the line. It is now hoped that the train will run to Euston despite dears this route would also be scrapped. Another huge HS2 station Old Oak Common, is set to open in 2029 in West London. The station is set to cost £2 billion and will be the 'most connected in the country'. 4
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
New UK train station to be first of it's kind in 130 years gets green light for upgraded plans as works set to start this year
REVISED plans for a major new high-speed train station in the UK have been given the green light. Birmingham's set to open as part of the rail network and will be the first mainline terminus to be built since London Marylebone in 1899. 4 Revised plans for Curzon Street Station have been approved Credit: 4 Customers will be able to travel from the station to London in 49 minutes Credit: : 4 Work on the station is set to begin this year Credit: The new £460 million build will have seven platforms and a curved roof, inspired by Victorian station designs. It will also have four public spaces outside, featuring gardens and a promenade. Revised plans included a change in material for the station roof - from timber to aluminium - due to updated fire regulations. The eastern concourse of the vast station had also been re-planned. Read more HS2 stories Councillor Gareth Moore said: "HS2 offers tremendous benefits to Birmingham which we, as a city, should very much welcome. 'To unlock those benefits, we need a station so this application is crucial.' Plans for the build include a 'Station Square,' kitted out with a green space, while Curzon Square will provide an area for outdoor events. The station will also feature Curzon Promenade - a cycle and walking paths that links the station to the Eastside City Park while Paternoster Place will have paths and "urban space". Most read in News Travel Trains are not expected to run from the station until the mid 2030s, but tours of the current construction may be allowed sooner. The final build is designed to be completely net zero and will run trains that get to central London in just 49 minutes. Huddersfield Station Closure: £70 Million Revamp Set to Transform Travel The new station has been pitched by officials as a "world class 21st century landmark building'. And council docs say it will contribute to 'maximising the regeneration and development potential' of HS2 in Birmingham. Construction work for the foundations of the station began in January 2024, with the station itself set to begin being built this year. The station is set to be finished by 2028 but a "reset" of the HS2 programme has led to delays. HS2 CEO Mark Wild said recently: 'This is of a scale never done before – the last mainline terminus we built was 1899 in Marylebone. 'Truth is also the construction has been harder than we would have thought so we've lost ground in construction. 'So a combination of factors of getting a little bit behind and also the complexity to come means we need to reset the programme.' What is HS2? HS2, which stands for High Speed 2, is a project that aims to create a high-speed rail network between London and major cities in the Midlands and Northern England. It is the biggest rail investment ever made in the North of England and is Europe's largest infrastructure project. New trains will run on HS2 lines with a top speed of 225 miles per hour - the aim is to cut journey times and make it easier to travel across England. Last year, then-PM It is now hoped that the train will run to Euston despite dears this route would also be scrapped. Another huge HS2 station The station is set to cost £2 billion and will be the 'most connected in the country'. 4
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
New UK train station to be first of it's kind in 130 years gets green light for upgraded plans as works set to start this year
REVISED plans for a major new high-speed train station in the UK have been given the green light. Birmingham's Curzon Street Station is set to open as part of the HS2 rail network - and will be the first mainline terminus to be built since London Marylebone in 1899. 3 3 The new £460 million build will have seven platforms and a curved roof, inspired by Victorian station designs. It will also have four public spaces outside, featuring gardens and a promenade. Revised plans that were approved on Thursday included a change in material for the station roof - from timber to aluminium - due to updated fire regulations. The eastern concourse of the vast station had also been re-planned. Councillor Gareth Moore said: " HS2 offers tremendous benefits to Birmingham which we, as a city, should very much welcome. 'To unlock those benefits, we need a station so this application is crucial.' Plans for the build include a 'Station Square,' kitted out with a green space, while Curzon Square will provide an area for outdoor events. The station will also feature Curzon Promenade - a cycle and walking paths that links the station to the Eastside City Park while Paternoster Place will have paths and "urban space". Trains are not expected to run from the station until the mid 2030s, but tours of the current construction may be allowed sooner. The final build is designed to be completely net zero and will run trains that get to central London in just 49 minutes. The new station has been pitched by officials as a "world class 21st century landmark building'. And council docs say it will contribute to 'maximising the regeneration and development potential' of HS2 in Birmingham. Construction work for the foundations of the station began in January 2024, with the station itself set to begin being built this year. The station is set to be finished by 2028 but a "reset" of the HS2 programme has led to delays. HS2 CEO Mark Wild said recently: 'This is of a scale never done before – the last mainline terminus we built was 1899 in Marylebone. 'Truth is also the construction has been harder than we would have thought so we've lost ground in construction. 'So a combination of factors of getting a little bit behind and also the complexity to come means we need to reset the programme.' What is HS2? HS2, which stands for High Speed 2, is a project that aims to create a high-speed rail network between London and major cities in the Midlands and Northern England. It is the biggest rail investment ever made in the North of England and is Europe's largest infrastructure project. New trains will run on HS2 lines with a top speed of 225 miles per hour - the aim is to cut journey times and make it easier to travel across England. Last year, then-PM Rishi Sunak decided to scrap the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the line. It is now hoped that the train will run to Euston despite dears this route would also be scrapped. Another huge HS2 station Old Oak Common, is set to open in 2029 in West London. The station is set to cost £2 billion and will be the 'most connected in the country'.
