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BBC News
29-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Revised plans submitted for Solihull village regeneration
A revised planning application has been lodged for the second phase of a major village regeneration project.A large-scale rejuvenation of Kingshurst, in Solihull, was approved by planners in April 2022, with a projected completion date of completed phase one saw 25 new sustainable social rented homes built on the site of the former Mountfort pub, with residents moving in last two includes plans for a community, health and retail building which will include a GP surgery, a pharmacy, a dentist, a library with a community café and a Co-op convenience store. The applicant, Willmott Dixon, has now applied to amend the planning permission to reflect an updated layout and take into account the loss of trees during a application says the changes will have a "negligible effect" on the a statement included with the application, agents rg+p Limited asked for the changes to be approved "without delay", adding: "The proposal will continue to deliver a new local centre which will provide retail, commercial, business and services, healthcare, local community uses and a hot food take-away."The proposal as whole will continue to deliver 79 high quality residential dwellings in the form of 12 one-bed maisonettes, 5 two-bed houses, 45 three-bed houses, 16 four-bed houses and one vicarage, which will help the council meet the current housing shortfall within the borough.A consultation is underway on the latest application, with people invited to submit comments until 4 June. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Jordan Times
13-05-2025
- Science
- Jordan Times
Digital technology projects to strengthen refugee resilience in Jordan conclude
The Royal Scientific Society organises a final workshop for digital technology projects aiming at enhancing refugee resilience (Photo courtesy of the Royal Scientific Society) AMMAN — The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) has organised a final workshop for digital technology projects aiming at enhancing refugee resilience. Funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering-UK, the workshop was organised in collaboration with the University of Bradford, Applied Sciences Private University and Yarmouk University, according to a RSS statement. The event marked the completion of two main projects. The first project, Golden Thread to Sustainability, Inclusivity, Affordability and Futureproofing in Global South through Innovative Advancements in Net-Positive Housing (SIAH-NP), introduced a new model for housing in developing countries, focusing on sustainable, innovative, and affordable housing. The project views housing not just as shelter, but as a tool to promote sustainable development. It seeks to improve energy, water, and food systems, while also raising the quality of life in surrounding areas. SIAH-NP adopts a net positive approach, designing housing systems that create more environmental and socioeconomic value than they consume. This is achieved by integrating Modern Design Methods of Construction, circular economy principles, and smart decentralised systems. These components work together to minimise environmental impact and increase resilience to climate change. The second project, Community Mapping of the WEFE Nexus within Refugee Camps in Jordan (CoMAP), focuses on building community-based mapping frameworks for managing the water, energy, food, and ecosystems nexus in refugee camps, using Baqaa camp as a case study. It emphasises the role of community participation in mapping and decision-making for better resource planning and management. Despite earlier efforts in mapping, much of the existing data in refugee camps is either outdated or inconsistent. CoMAP highlights the need for updated, accurate geospatial data to support long-term planning. The workshop underlined the importance of these projects in improving refugee living conditions, promoting sustainability, and supporting social justice in refugee communities. It also emphasised their potential in helping policymakers, urban planners, and housing experts design practical solutions for the housing sector.
