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General | 25th May 2023

Birmingham jobs partnership wins WM Adult Learning Award

A successful skills and employment partnership which has provided training and jobs for over 1,000 unemployed people since 2016 in Birmingham has been recognised for its impact at this year’s West Mid...
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Birmingham jobs partnership wins WM Adult Learning Award25/05/2023
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General | 22nd May 2023

Made Smarter West Midlands awarded £2.3m of funding to continue work

The success of a major scheme to help West Midlands manufacturers boost productivity by adopting digital technology has seen it awarded £2.3m of funding to continue its work.
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Made Smarter West Midlands awarded £2.3m of funding to continue work22/05/2023
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General | 16th May 2023

Shakespeare Martineau unveils new heads of West Midlands office hubs

As part of its accelerated growth strategy, full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced new heads of its West Midlands office hubs in Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Solihull.
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Shakespeare Martineau unveils new heads of West Midlands office hubs16/05/2023
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General | 15th May 2023

Two Four Six Sports appointed to deliver European Athletics Championships 2026

It is set to be the first time that a British city will host the event and sees Two Four Six Sports founder Stephen Brown made interim chief operating officer of the Championships.
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Two Four Six Sports appointed to deliver European Athletics Championships 202615/05/2023
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General | 12th May 2023

City’s quest to become a leading international location set to be supercharged by new plan

A bold masterplan to transform Birmingham into a greener city of more jobs, better transport options and higher quality, energy efficient new homes, is set to be unveiled at a conference next week.
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City’s quest to become a leading international location set to be supercharged by new plan12/05/2023
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General | 11th May 2023

Equans launches ‘SMARTR’ digital offer in the UK to decarbonise the built environment

Equans, has announced the launch of a new advanced digital platform that will drive efficiencies and help accelerate decarbonisation efforts across the built environment.
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Equans launches ‘SMARTR’ digital offer in the UK to decarbonise the built environment11/05/2023
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General | 5th May 2023

Funding for digital ‘twin’ to help improve services

Funding for a project aimed at helping the city achieve net-zero emissions and improve services for citizens is set to be approved by cabinet.
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Funding for digital ‘twin’ to help improve services05/05/2023
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General | 3rd May 2023

City’s new super depot for waste management is now open

A new state-of-the-art super depot, replacing two outdated yards, has been opened for the city council’s waste management service.
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City’s new super depot for waste management is now open03/05/2023
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General | 3rd May 2023

Industry-leading engineering centre expansion to create over 100 new jobs

Work is well underway on Waters Corporation’s new facility at St Modwen’s Longbridge Business Park.
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Industry-leading engineering centre expansion to create over 100 new jobs03/05/2023
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General | 1st May 2023

WM5G collaboration set to boost city council's digital connectivity

Birmingham City Council has agreed the first Open Access agreements with Telecoms infrastructure providers to use council lampposts to host so-called ‘small cells’.
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WM5G collaboration set to boost city council's digital connectivity01/05/2023
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General | 17th April 2023

City Council assessing its waste management with new 10-year contract

A contract, delivering a range of improvements to the way in which Birmingham City Council's disposal of waste is managed, will be discussed by Cabinet Members on 25 April.
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City Council assessing its waste management with new 10-year contract17/04/2023
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General | 17th April 2023

Council proposal to back Edgbaston Stadium masterplan underway

A proposal for Birmingham City Council to support the latest phase of Edgbaston Stadium's plan to maintain its elite venue position in international cricket, is up for discussion on 25 April 2023.
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Council proposal to back Edgbaston Stadium masterplan underway17/04/2023
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General | 12th April 2023

Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential Scheme

The regeneration of Perry Barr in Birmingham took another step forwards today as it was confirmed that construction is now complete on the first phase of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme.
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Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential Scheme12/04/2023
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General | 12th April 2023

Birmingham and Villa Park confirmed to be part of UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid

Birmingham and Villa Park have been selected to be a host city and stadia as part of the UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid.
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Birmingham and Villa Park confirmed to be part of UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid12/04/2023
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General | 11th April 2023

More than a thousand digital devices to be sent to communities

Birmingham City Council is giving more than a thousand digital devices to community groups thanks to its Device Bank.
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More than a thousand digital devices to be sent to communities11/04/2023
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General | 31st March 2023

WMCA set to deliver business support following LEP closures

As of today (Friday 31 March), the Black Country LEP and Growth Hub has closed, however business support can be accessed through the new 'Business Growth West Midlands' team at the West Midlands Combi...
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WMCA set to deliver business support following LEP closures31/03/2023
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General | 28th March 2023

Free 2023 festival to mark one-year anniversary of Commonwealth Games

The 10-day Birmingham Festival 23 Festival will take over Centenary Square with live music and performance, creative and participatory activities, and big-screen content set to conjure the shared expe...
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Free 2023 festival to mark one-year anniversary of Commonwealth Games28/03/2023
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General | 24th March 2023

New Strategic Director of City Operations is named

Craig Cooper has been announced as Birmingham City Council’s new permanent Strategic Director of City Operations.
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New Strategic Director of City Operations is named24/03/2023
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General | 23rd March 2023

City retains Tree City of the World status for fourth year running

Today the city council learned that it had been named as a Tree City of the World for the fourth year running.
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City retains Tree City of the World status for fourth year running23/03/2023
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General | 22nd March 2023

Greener homes boost for city - response to £24.8million funding for social housing decarbonisation

The following is a response to the news the council is to receive almost £25million to help make homes greener and more energy efficient.
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Greener homes boost for city - response to £24.8million funding for social housing decarbonisation22/03/2023
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General | 21st March 2023

Lights, camera, action for new Birmingham film studio following landmark investment

Birmingham will become a significant centre for premier television and film
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Lights, camera, action for new Birmingham film studio following landmark investment21/03/2023
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General | 20th March 2023

The Jerroms Group help award winning jewellery firm become an employee-owned trust

The Jerroms Group have helped to secure an employee-owned trust (EOT) deal for Birmingham based Jewellery manufacturer Merrell Casting Company Ltd (Hockley Mint).
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The Jerroms Group help award winning jewellery firm become an employee-owned trust20/03/2023
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General | 17th March 2023

First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge

Birmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points.
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First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge17/03/2023
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General | 17th March 2023

New HS2 report reveals £1.7bn contract spend with local businesses

HS2 Ltd has released new figures today (17 March 2023) revealing that £1.7 billion worth of tier two contracts have been awarded to West Midlands businesses.
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New HS2 report reveals £1.7bn contract spend with local businesses17/03/2023
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General | 16th March 2023

Planning go-ahead for BBC’s new Digbeth HQ

BBC Birmingham's move to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Digbeth moved a significant step closer today, as The Tea Factory was given the green light by Birmingham City Council planners.
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Planning go-ahead for BBC’s new Digbeth HQ16/03/2023
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General | 15th March 2023

Birmingham City Council's response to 2023 Budget

Council finance officers are currently assessing the overall budget and its implications for local government. The following is a response to the devolution deal announced by the chancellor.
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Birmingham City Council's response to 2023 Budget15/03/2023
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General | 14th March 2023

£9m for arts and culture in Birmingham over next three years

Almost nine million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham for 2023-2026 is set to be approved by Cabinet next week (21 March 2023).
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£9m for arts and culture in Birmingham over next three years14/03/2023
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General | 6th March 2023

A Digitally Connected City - Enabled for Future Growth

Birmingham City Council is aiming to accelerate full fibre coverage across the city.
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A Digitally Connected City - Enabled for Future Growth06/03/2023
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General | 22nd February 2023

West Midlands Combined Authority given £1m to tackle air pollution

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey visited the region today (Wednesday 22 February) as the WMCA is given the money to improve air quality across the region.
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West Midlands Combined Authority given £1m to tackle air pollution22/02/2023
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General | 17th February 2023

A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham

Investment in a new indoor athletics track has strengthened the city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits.
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A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham17/02/2023
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General | 8th February 2023

Birmingham 2022's Raging Bull gets new home in the city

Network Rail and Birmingham 2022 have revealed exciting plans to make Birmingham New Street station the new base for the Commonwealth Games’ opening ceremony star.
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Birmingham 2022's Raging Bull gets new home in the city08/02/2023
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General | 7th February 2023

Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval

The delivery structures that will enable to the council to best realise the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Games are set for approval on 14 February.
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Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval07/02/2023
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General | 6th February 2023

HS2 set to create hundreds of West Midlands' apprenticeships

The West Midlands is set to benefit from yet another HS2 jobs boost, after it was announced today (6 February 2023) that over 200 new apprenticeship jobs are coming to the region.
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HS2 set to create hundreds of West Midlands' apprenticeships06/02/2023
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General | 6th February 2023

Council’s financial plan outlines a cleaner, safer and better Birmingham for everyone

The city council’s budget proposals for the forthcoming 2023/24 financial year will be presented to Cabinet on 14 February 2023.
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Council’s financial plan outlines a cleaner, safer and better Birmingham for everyone06/02/2023
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General | 26th January 2023

Plans for transformation of Smithfield Birmingham submitted for approval

Designs for a landmark scheme that will regenerate Smithfield Birmingham have been submitted to the City Council, following an extensive consultation on the proposals.
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Plans for transformation of Smithfield Birmingham submitted for approval26/01/2023
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General | 25th January 2023

Last call for SMEs to apply for ground-breaking management support

SMEs within the Findit network are urged to take part in the Help to Grow: Management scheme to receive an exclusive £100 discount with the world-class Aston Business School.
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Last call for SMEs to apply for ground-breaking management support25/01/2023
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General | 19th January 2023

Free digital devices for communities

Community groups and charities are being urged to apply for free laptops and computers to help people who struggle to get digital access.
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Free digital devices for communities19/01/2023
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General | 17th January 2023

Birmingham 2022 contributes £870 million to UK economy

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed at least £870 million* to the UK economy, a new interim study reveals.
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Birmingham 2022 contributes £870 million to UK economy17/01/2023
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General | 17th January 2023

New reports highlight the success of the Birmingham 2022 Festival

The Birmingham 2022 Festival brought not only pride and joy to the city – it gave a dramatic boost to the regional economy, new reports have revealed.
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New reports highlight the success of the Birmingham 2022 Festival17/01/2023
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General | 17th January 2023

Six million pounds for care providers to support hospital discharge

Funding of over £6 million is to be handed to care providers to help support people being discharged from hospital.
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Six million pounds for care providers to support hospital discharge17/01/2023
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General | 16th January 2023

Birmingham's new MasterChef studio moves a step closer to reality

The relocation of hit BBC show MasterChef to Birmingham moved a significant step closer today, as plans for a new state-of-the-art TV studio in Digbeth were given the green light by the City Council.
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Birmingham's new MasterChef studio moves a step closer to reality16/01/2023
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General | 13th January 2023

New masterplan could mark the first step for Chelmsley Wood regeneration

An ambitious new concept masterplan focusing on Chelmsley Wood town centre has been approved, clearing the way for further design and the submission of an outline planning application.
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New masterplan could mark the first step for Chelmsley Wood regeneration13/01/2023
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General | 11th January 2023

Win a free degree with Millennium Point

Do you know anybody who wants to design bridges, stop the next cyber threat, or create the next best-selling video game?
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Win a free degree with Millennium Point11/01/2023
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General | 10th January 2023

City centre improvements resume in Victoria Square

A multi-million regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre continues with Victoria Square, Colmore Row and Waterloo Street being repaved over the coming months.
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City centre improvements resume in Victoria Square10/01/2023
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General | 10th January 2023

Hundreds of employers joining ‘Journey’ to help make the Midlands the place of choice to live and work

More than 800 Midlands’ employers are working with the Mental Health and Productivity Pilot (MHPP) to increase efficiencies and profitability by putting measures in place to better support mental heal...
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Hundreds of employers joining ‘Journey’ to help make the Midlands the place of choice to live and work10/01/2023
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General | 6th January 2023

Rugby League coming to Alexander Stadium

Rugby League is coming to Alexander Stadium after Midlands Hurricanes agree to tenancy partnership with Birmingham City Council.
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Rugby League coming to Alexander Stadium06/01/2023
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General | 16th December 2022

New £200k+ fund for Warm Welcomes grants launched to expand network

Birmingham City Council has announced a new grants scheme to help enhance the growing network of Warm Welcomes across the city today (16 December 2022).
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New £200k+ fund for Warm Welcomes grants launched to expand network16/12/2022
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General | 16th December 2022

West Midlands manufacturers urged to download free guide to help them adopt new tech and thrive over Christmas

West Midlands manufacturers and engineers are being encouraged to see how adopting the latest technology can help them thrive during Christmas with a free guide.
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West Midlands manufacturers urged to download free guide to help them adopt new tech and thrive over Christmas16/12/2022
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General | 15th December 2022

Frankfurt Christmas Market to open on Christmas Eve

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market will stay open a day longer this year, with majority of its stalls opening on 24 December.
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Frankfurt Christmas Market to open on Christmas Eve15/12/2022
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General | 14th December 2022

Council leader backs calls for Birmingham to become new tech centre

Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward today welcomed a new report by Centre for Cities.
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Council leader backs calls for Birmingham to become new tech centre14/12/2022