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Save Island House – an update

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

I thought it was time for an update on the campaign to Save Island House (Facebook group link). As you know, there was a protest outside the building on Wednesday 1st February, which was featured in the Birmingham Mail. Photos … Continue reading →

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Protest against the planned demolition of Island House

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

There is a protest is planned to oppose the demolition of Island House on Wednesday 1st February at 1200pm-1.30pm (Facebook event page here). Go along if you can to show your support for the campaign to Save Island House! This protest … Continue reading →

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Some history of Island House by Joe Holyoak

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Nicky Getgood | 4 Comments

Island House is situated in a prominent position at the west end of Fazeley Street at its junction with Albert Street. It is a prominent landmark and a fine Classical style building, described by Andy Foster in the Pevsner Architectural … Continue reading →

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The fight to Save Island House is far from over!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Nicky Getgood | 2 Comments

I was very sad not to be in Birmingham today and support the campaign to Save Island House. Architect and Urban Designer Joe Holyoak went to the Birmingham City Council Planning Committee this morning and has written a good report of … Continue reading →

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Save Island House – make your voice heard (Planning Committee tomorrow Thursday 26th January)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Nicky Getgood | 2 Comments

Following a great deal of twitter discussion calling to #saveislandhouse yesterday, things are getting organised! Nicola Toms has created a Save Island House Facebook page, please ‘like’ to show your support! Emails have been flying around between those planning to attend … Continue reading →

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Save Island House and historic Eastside! Planning Committee this Thursday 26th Janruary

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

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Harrison Drape Redevelopment Proposals

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Pamela | 3 Comments

As reported previously by Carl, plans have been submitted to turn the former Harrison Drape building on Bradford Street into a hotel/carpark complex. The attached document below has more information about the proposals and exactly what the developers are planning … Continue reading →

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Getgood Link: Planning application for River Street/Fazeley Street

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Planning application for River Street/Fazeley Street – Now this is interesting – a planning application for: Erection of a 14.8m MK3 dual user column with ground based cabinets and ancillary developments. In layman’s terms – a 50 foot mobile telephone … Continue reading →

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Four boarded up Grade II listed properties on Moseley Road

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Nicky Getgood | 5 Comments

When I posted West Midlands Police’s statement about the recent fire in a property on Moseley Road, in which two people sadly died, both Barnard and Yasmin commented that the old building, along with a few houses next to it, … Continue reading →

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