Birmingham has heard this before. Big money, bold promises, and “communities at the heart”. Heartlands didn’t deliver what was promised. Why should this be different?
This is a mirror of what’s happened in Hamilton Ont Canada time and time again ! Rejuvenating promises for our city centre that only serve to line the pockets of those involved .
And their real future plan is to control the planning in the area around the NEC/HS2 station …Arden cross …Meriden gap infill, with thousands of homes, hospital, colleges and businesses that then are outside the control and income stream to Solihull council or other regional councils. Remember Sir Richard Knowles with the team bid from a Conservative government, namely Michael Heseltine , to get funding for Heartland but not give away control from bham city council planning. And was successful but had restricted powers.
This is a mirror of what’s happened in Hamilton Ont Canada time and time again ! Rejuvenating promises for our city centre that only serve to line the pockets of those involved .
And their real future plan is to control the planning in the area around the NEC/HS2 station …Arden cross …Meriden gap infill, with thousands of homes, hospital, colleges and businesses that then are outside the control and income stream to Solihull council or other regional councils. Remember Sir Richard Knowles with the team bid from a Conservative government, namely Michael Heseltine , to get funding for Heartland but not give away control from bham city council planning. And was successful but had restricted powers.
So true. I hope this piece is read by many brummies