Solihull-based MADE Architecture have drawn up plans to convert a historic former tram depot in Birmingham into a restaurant and conference facility. Highgate Road Tram Depot opened in Birmingham's Sparkbrook in November 1913, but has now been vacant for a number of years.

Plans would see the space developed into a restaurant, conference and function facilities, as well as providing a three-storey car park.

The tram station is located in a relatively deprived part of inner Birmingham, a couple of miles out from the city centre. The development is viewed as a way of attracting more business to the area.

The application is being considered by Birmingham City Council planners.

Details:   www.birminghampost.co.uk

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Published: 12 June 2015

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Another Place is a recently launched collection of small, boutique hotels. Another Place is the brainchild of the team at Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall but the new grouping will be independent. However Another Place will adopt the same approach to hospitality as the Watergate Bay Hotel.

The first hotel to join Another Place is the 19-bedroom Rampsbeck Hotel in the Lake District. Rampsbeck Hotel is a classic country house hotel set beside Ullswater in 18 acres of parkland. Another Place is planning to create a ski resort on the lake. A new 25-metre indoor pool, clubhouse and treatment rooms are planned new additions at Rampsbeck Hotel.

The next hotel to join the collection will be the new 60-bedroom hotel which will be opening in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard (pictured). The hotel will occupy the Grade 1-listed former naval victualing building. It is being developed in conjunction with Urban Splash and Plymouth City Council.

Details:   www.anotherplace.co.uk

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Brighton i360 will be the world’s first vertical cable car and the world’s tallest moving observation tower when it opens in 2016. Brighton i360, designed by the London Eye architects, will also include conference and banqueting facilities.

Construction has just begun on the 162 metre high tower located on Brighton beach. When complete a glass viewing pod will slowly glide up 450 feet and delegates will experience a 360 degree panoramic view along the south coast of England.

It will be possible to hire the glass viewing pod for private events for up to 200 people.  It will include a sky bar, the latest sound system and video screens.

At the base of the tower will be a beach building with meeting rooms for between 10 to 300 delegates with sea views and loads of natural daylight. The facility will be equipped with the latest AV technology. Meetings can be combined with a ride up the i360.

Brighton i360 will be available for banquets, private dining, drinks and canapés receptions. It is situated on the seafront close to a range of Brighton’s conference venues and hotels.

An 1866 toll booth has also been restored by the Brighton i360 team. The booth has private terrace with views over beach. It is available to hire in the evening for private dining for up to 16 guests and receptions for up to 58 guests.

Details:  www.brightoni360.co.uk

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Local Councillors have approved plans for a new Hoxton Hotel in Southwark - the third Hoxton Hotel to open in London. The new hotel will be development on the site of Wedge House, a multi-storey office block in Blackfriars Road which is due to be demolished.

The new 14-storey building will include the 192-bedroom Hoxton Hotel with five floors of office space above. Hoxton Hotel Southwark will feature a rooftop 'sky bar' and restaurant. The restaurants and bars at street level and on the rooftop will be operated by Soho House.

Hoxton Hotel Southwark is expected to open in 2018.

Until recently Wedge House was occupied by the Kids Company charity.

Details:  www.london-se1.co.uk

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