

Brummie bounce - February 2026
Take-up of office space in Birmingham recovered towards the end of last year as occupiers sought to secure new space ahead of a looming supply shortage.

Archaeology works begin at Smithfield Birmingham ahead of major regeneration - November 2025
An investigation, which is being led by Galldris in partnership with Cotswold Archaeology on behalf of Birmingham City Council and Lendlease, forms a key part of the shared commitment to understanding, protecting and celebrating Birmingham’s heritage before redevelopment begins early next year.

Smithfield Birmingham transformation receives green light from council planners - June 2024
Revised plans for the regeneration of a 17-hectare site in the heart of Birmingham have been approved by the city council’s Planning Committee.

Updated designs released for Smithfield Birmingham - November 2023
Local communities are being invited to attend a series of public information events where they will be able to view updated designs for the landmark scheme planned for Smithfield Birmingham.

Meanwhile uses now activating the site: The Beach at Smithfield - June 2023
Lendlease and Birmingham City Council are delighted to announce the commencement of meanwhile use measures to activate the Smithfield development site.

Plans for transformation of Smithfield Birmingham submitted for approval - December 2022
Designs for a landmark scheme that will regenerate Smithfield Birmingham have been submitted to the City Council, following an extensive consultation on the proposals.

Initial designs for first phase of Smithfield Birmingham set to be unveiled
Emerging designs for Smithfield Birmingham are set to be unveiled as part of the next phase of public consultation on the £1.9bn landmark regeneration project.

Help shape the future of Smithfield Birmingham
A series of public drop-in events will be held starting this month regarding proposals for the £1.9bn landmark regeneration project.

Lendlease selects architects for Smithfield Birmingham - February 2021
A host of international and local architects have been appointed to help reinvigorate the heart of Birmingham.

Smithfield Birmingham milestone will deliver thousands of new jobs
The Smithfield Birmingham development reached a significant milestone today as Lendlease and the City Council finalised a joint venture contract for the £1.9bn scheme.

Winner chosen to design new landmark markets at Birmingham Smithfield
A highly energetic and collaborative team led by David Kohn Architects has been chosen to design a new home for the historic Birmingham markets in the heart of Birmingham city centre.

Birmingham city council announces Lendlease as its preferred development partner for the £1.5BN ($2.7BN) Birmingham Smithfield development
Birmingham City Council has announced Lendlease as its development partner to deliver the transformation of the 17ha Birmingham Smithfield site.