Named local schemes and plans, with the responsible body and the latest stage established by the source checked. A proposal, funding announcement and completed project are different things.
Smithfield and the Bull Ring Markets
Smithfield regeneration
The former wholesale-market area is planned to become a neighbourhood with homes, workspaces and replacement Bull Ring market buildings. Archaeology is part of preparing the site.
Plans approved; archaeological preparation confirmed · evidence dated 2025-11-26
Responsible body: Birmingham City Council and Lendlease
Progress, funding and source
The council confirms archaeological work began and says the regeneration plans were approved in June 2024. Main redevelopment was expected in 2026; this source does not confirm that later milestone.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Archaeology works begin at Smithfield Birmingham ahead of major regeneration →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Central Birmingham retail core near Curzon Street
Central Heart prospectus
A proposal to reuse underused shopping and office sites for homes, workplaces and greener public spaces. It sets out investment opportunities rather than a finished building programme.
Investment prospectus published · evidence dated 2026-03-10
Responsible body: Birmingham City Council, landowners and development partners
Progress, funding and source
The page, updated 10 March 2026, describes eight investment sites and potential development. It does not establish consent, contracted funding or a completion date for every site.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Birmingham Central Heart Prospectus 2026 →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
