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
What the source says: 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.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- 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.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Keep market access central to Smithfield delivery →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →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
What the source says: 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.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- 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.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Make room for homes people can afford →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Birmingham council area
2026/27 service budget
The approved budget provides additional service funding, including cleaner streets, libraries and youth services. The budget is a commitment to spend, not proof that every improvement has happened.
Budget approved; service outcomes need monitoring · evidence dated 2026-03-03
Responsible body: Birmingham City Council
What the source says: The council reports approval of its 2026/27 budget, including an additional £130 million for council services. It identifies an extra £40 million for cleaner streets. These allocations must not be read as audited expenditure or outcomes.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- The council reports an additional £130 million for services in the approved 2026/27 revenue budget. This is not the total council budget.
- Area covered
- No verified current ward footprint is assigned. The named site or council-wide remit is not proof of benefits to every ward.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
2026/27 service budget →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Check whether recovery funding improves everyday services →
Target safety work where problems repeat →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Birmingham City Council
Commissioners’ recovery assurance plan
Commissioners have set out the outcomes they need to see before recommending an end to intervention. Publishing the plan does not establish that those conditions have been met.
Assurance plan published; completion not established · evidence dated 2026-02-03
Responsible body: Birmingham City Council and appointed commissioners
What the source says: The dated council announcement says the plan specifies outcomes needed before commissioners can recommend ending intervention. This source does not announce that intervention has ended.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- No verified current ward footprint is assigned. The named site or council-wide remit is not proof of benefits to every ward.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Commissioners’ recovery assurance plan →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Check whether recovery funding improves everyday services →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Birmingham council area
Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2024–2029
The adopted strategy focuses on earlier help and coordination across housing, health and other services. Its stated goals need to be tested against current housing outcomes.
Strategy approved; current results need separate evidence · evidence dated 2024-07-23
Responsible body: Birmingham City Council and housing, health and community partners
What the source says: The council confirms cabinet approval on 23 July 2024. The strategy aims to prevent homelessness and make any homelessness brief and non-recurring. Older need figures in the launch are not presented as current totals.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- No verified current ward footprint is assigned. The named site or council-wide remit is not proof of benefits to every ward.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2024–2029 →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Reduce long stays in temporary housing →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Plan homes and care around an older population →
Bring support closer to people in poor health →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →