has purchased Fazeley Mill Marina from ABC Leisure Group Located at the junction of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal and Coventry Canal the 2.2-acre marina currently serves as a mooring site the acquisition offers a location near Birmingham’s waterways facilitating its work in maintaining the UK’s canal network with over 100 miles of navigable waterways connects to routes like the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and the Grand Union Canal The purchase of Fazeley Mill Marina will enhance The Rothen Group’s ability to access and service these waterways Plans are to invest in the marina by upgrading and repairing the mooring facilities said: “Fazeley Mill Marina marks a significant new chapter for The Rothen Group given its central location and local amenities and we are excited to start work on bringing improved facilities to its users we are very passionate about protecting the UK’s historic canals and waterways We will therefore be using the marina as a new strategic base to enhance our operations bringing us closer to Birmingham and hundreds of miles of critical canals.” said: “We are pleased to have completed the sale of Fazeley Mill Marina to The Rothen Group As part of our strategy to focus on inland waterway marinas for holiday lettings we believe The Rothen Group’s plans for Fazeley align with the best interests of both the marina and the wider UK waterways network.” The Rothen Group acquired Fazeley Mill Marina from ABC Leisure Group ABC Leisure operates 17 inland waterway marinas across the UK The Rothen Group reported a record £7m turnover and announced plans to build new headquarters at Mancetter Wharf in Atherstone Please email events@thebusinessdesk.com for any inquiries Construction of state-of-the-art headquarters for the BBC is underway in Digbeth on the site of the almost 100-year-old Typhoo Tea factory to hear about the development of what will be known as The Tea Factory and what it will mean for the region Hear how the Stoford is developing the 84,001 sq ft custom-built centre to keep the historic legacy of the almost 100-year-old factory but also deliver a pioneering scheme using low carbon principles The BBC is expected to move to The Tea Factory in 2027 and the new site set to be the BBC’s most sustainable and flexible centre will become the home of BBC Midlands Today BBC Radio One’s Newsbeat and Asian Network News It forms part of the BBC’s commitment to do more in the Midlands and turbocharge Digbeth into the city’s creative hub Turley and several public sector partners to deliver the development and to prepare a vision for the wider area which will be served by multiple public transport connections and the existing Birmingham coach and Moor Street railway stations BAM Construction is the appointed contractor to deliver the scheme which is majority-funded by Aviva Investors on behalf of its Lime Property Fund Stoford plans to deliver up to 800,000 sq ft of new residential office and hospitality accommodation around the new BBC The wider scheme will see more than 10 acres of underutilised land around Typhoo Wharf and the adjoining canal basin transformed into a new mixed-use neighbourhood We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports the Environment Agency met with the local community councillors and the construction team to officially open the Fazeley section of the Lower Tame flood scheme This work has reduced the risk of flooding to 250 properties in the area Construction of the £3.5million Fazeley section of the scheme began in June 2013 and was completed in August 2014 The works include new flood banks at Mayfair Drive as well as new flood walls along New Mill Lane The work has also involved raising the existing flood bank on Brook End and the Environment Agency has worked with Staffordshire County Council to reduce surface water flooding on Brook End and Coleshill Road The Fazeley section is one of the 4 sections that make up the Lower Tame flood risk management scheme There were over 2,000 residential properties at risk from flooding in these areas from the River Tame before works began We’re pleased to officially open the second section of the flood risk management scheme today There has been a huge amount of work done to get us to this point and I’d like to thank everyone who’s been involved with the project many houses in Fazeley were flooded from the River Tame and the new flood defences will go a long way to ensure that doesn’t happen again For further information about the Lower Tame flood scheme visit Lower Tame flood risk management strategy Photographs of the Lower Tame scheme are on Flickr. Recent flood events: The most recent flood event occurred in 2007, when 150 properties and the Coleshill Road were flooded. Content of press release corrected to remove reference of Christopher Pincher MP visiting the site on the day of the opening. Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. firefighters and paramedics were called to a stretch of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal in Tyburn at around 8:45am today (18th March) A man's body was retrieved from the water near Kingsbury Road Police are investigating the circumstances around his death. The towpath was sealed off but later reopened.A spokesman from West Midlands Police said: "We were called after a man's body was found in the canal off Kingsbury Road, Tyburn, just after 8:45am today, March 18. "We're carrying out enquiries around the circumstances."One witness said: "It was about 9am and we came down the canal via the Tyburn bridge. We saw all the police, fire brigade and armed response. They blocked the canal towpath off."An angler said: "They asked us if we had seen anything. They had reports of someone missing. We got to the bend and saw someone in the water. The fire brigade got him out.”West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service said it sent three crews to the incident. HS2’s designers have released updated designs for the land surrounding the section of the high-speed rail line that crosses the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. The Birmingham and Fazeley Canal viaduct is located north of HS2’s Delta Junction, a triangle-shaped series of viaducts that allows HS2 trains to travel between London, the Midlands, and the North. The latest plans, developed by HS2 main works contractor, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), respond to community feedback and include a series of wetlands containing four new ecological ponds, expansive grass meadows and approximately 22,000 m² of newly established woodland alongside the embankment to the north of the viaduct that is part of the green corridor planting – the equivalent of three football pitches. A potential new public green space could be created to the south of the canal, with informal paths connecting the towpath to Seeney Lane. There will be two species-rich ponds, seating and information boards encouraging wetland exploration and education. The existing hedgerow running along the towpath will also be reinstated to maintain bat flight corridors along the canal; species-rich grasslands will provide homes for insects and bees; and new trees will screen views of the M42. An ecological habitat to support biodiversity will also be created further north, including two ponds, planting zones and hedgerows to connect Cuttle Mill fishery and woodlands to the HS2 green corridor alongside the railway. HS2’s Senior Landscape Design Manager Steve Fancourt, said: “We aim to integrate HS2 into the landscape as much as possible, as well as transforming areas around the railway to provide community benefits, protect wildlife and enhance local biodiversity. The updated designs for the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal viaduct include exciting new wetland habitats which can be enjoyed by people and create diverse new connected areas for wildlife.” HS2 is planting up to 7 million trees as part of its extensive green corridor programme including species such as Silver Birch, Hazel, Hawthorne and Holly along the Phase One route between London and the West Midlands. Over 220,000 trees have already been planted and 40 new ponds created in the West Midlands. Andy deBell, Head of Community Engagement for BBV, said: “Our detailed designs for the Birmingham and Fazeley viaduct have responded to feedback provided by the local community in 2021, and stem from how people wish to use and experience the canal. “Our plans, which include public open spaces and environmental features for wildlife, will enhance the landscape, creating the potential for local people to have access to green spaces along the line of route while creating diverse habitats for local wildlife.” A series of measures will reduce the time and impact of the construction of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal viaduct on canal users and walkers including creating haul roads within the construction area to cut down use of public roads; creating pre-assembled steel deck segments away from the structure to cut construction time and make best use of the space; and use of protective working environment measures (cofferdams) to ensure the stability of the canal during the works. Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is holding a series of public engagements this month to present the designs to the local community, including a drop-in session where people can explore key features. This will be followed by a presentation and Q&A. Rail Business Daily’s market leading news and profile enhancement services enable your business to tell your story to the wider rail community. Engage with thousands of readers via our rail news platforms, including the hugely popular 7am newsletter, rail news website and Rail Director magazine. If you want to do more work in rail, Rail Business Daily is the place to be. Every morning at 7am, direct to your inbox. By submitting your contact details, you agree to us sending you emails on behalf of railbusinessdaily.com Crews from Tamworth, Lichhfield, Burton-upon-Trent, Barton-under-Needwood and Chase Terrace were called to the industrial estate at 10.25am on Wednesday (5 October) It follows reports of a machinery fire at a unit within Riverside Industrial Estate Residents who live near to Riverside Industrial Estate, off Atherstone Street, are being urged to close their windows and doors while firefighters deal with a large business fire. The building has been evacuated and no one has been reported injured.Crews are using breathing apparatus, main jets, hose reel jets and the aerial ladder platform to tackle the fire. A number of roads are closed and drivers are being asked to follow the diversions in place Wolves fan to walk 125 miles from Molineux to Stamford Bridge for charity Credit: Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Police have confirmed the body found in Tamworth earlier this week has been identified as missing man John Broughton Mr Broughton’s body was discovered on Monday evening on wasteground underneath the A5 Fazeley Bridge by a member of the public The 66-year-old went missing in April after he failed to catch a flight to Spain and a detailed investigation to locate him was undertaken. Mr Broughton’s death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner. DI Alan Lyford, from Staffordshire Police’s Force Safeguarding Investigations team, said: "Our thoughts are with Mr Broughton’s family and friends at this very sad time. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the public for their support, patience and understanding during this investigation." The Lower Tame flood risk management scheme is made of of 4 parts The Fazeley section of the scheme was completed in August this year flooding in the area caused damage to at least 150 properties The scheme demonstrates the Environment Agency’s commitment to flood mitigation projects The agency claims that Every £1 the Environment Agency invests on protecting communities saves £8 in damage repair Investments in flood and coastal defences protect businesses and jobs and create confidence for future sustainable business investment Construction of the £3.5 million Fazeley section of the scheme began in June 2013 and was completed in August 2014 The works include new flood banks at Mayfair Drive as well as new flood walls along New Mill Lane For further information about the Lower Tame flood scheme visit Lower Tame flood risk management strategy Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList A former mayor has appeared in court to face 17 sex offences charges is charged with 15 counts of possessing indecent photos of a child one count of an adult attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming and one count of attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity yesterday appeared at Burton Magistrates Court on the Walsall-Sandwell border entered no pleas at the hearing The case was committed for trial at Stafford Crown Court in October He was granted unconditional bail until then He was twice Mayor of Fazeley near Tamworth in 2005 and 2011.