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General | 25th January 2023 Last call for SMEs to apply for ground-breaking management supportSMEs 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. Read more | Last call for SMEs to apply for ground-breaking management support | 25/01/2023 |
General | 19th January 2023 Free digital devices for communitiesCommunity groups and charities are being urged to apply for free laptops and computers to help people who struggle to get digital access. Read more | Free digital devices for communities | 19/01/2023 |
General | 17th January 2023 Birmingham 2022 contributes £870 million to UK economyThe Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed at least £870 million* to the UK economy, a new interim study reveals. Read more | Birmingham 2022 contributes £870 million to UK economy | 17/01/2023 |
General | 17th January 2023 New reports highlight the success of the Birmingham 2022 FestivalThe 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. Read more | New reports highlight the success of the Birmingham 2022 Festival | 17/01/2023 |
General | 17th January 2023 Six million pounds for care providers to support hospital dischargeFunding of over £6 million is to be handed to care providers to help support people being discharged from hospital. Read more | Six million pounds for care providers to support hospital discharge | 17/01/2023 |
General | 16th January 2023 Birmingham's new MasterChef studio moves a step closer to realityThe 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. Read more | Birmingham's new MasterChef studio moves a step closer to reality | 16/01/2023 |
General | 13th January 2023 New masterplan could mark the first step for Chelmsley Wood regenerationAn 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. Read more | New masterplan could mark the first step for Chelmsley Wood regeneration | 13/01/2023 |
General | 11th January 2023 Win a free degree with Millennium PointDo you know anybody who wants to design bridges, stop the next cyber threat, or create the next best-selling video game? Read more | Win a free degree with Millennium Point | 11/01/2023 |
General | 10th January 2023 City centre improvements resume in Victoria SquareA multi-million regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre continues with Victoria Square, Colmore Row and Waterloo Street being repaved over the coming months. Read more | City centre improvements resume in Victoria Square | 10/01/2023 |
General | 10th January 2023 Hundreds of employers joining ‘Journey’ to help make the Midlands the place of choice to live and workMore 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... Read more | Hundreds of employers joining ‘Journey’ to help make the Midlands the place of choice to live and work | 10/01/2023 |
General | 6th January 2023 Rugby League coming to Alexander StadiumRugby League is coming to Alexander Stadium after Midlands Hurricanes agree to tenancy partnership with Birmingham City Council. Read more | Rugby League coming to Alexander Stadium | 06/01/2023 |
General | 16th December 2022 New £200k+ fund for Warm Welcomes grants launched to expand networkBirmingham City Council has announced a new grants scheme to help enhance the growing network of Warm Welcomes across the city today (16 December 2022). Read more | New £200k+ fund for Warm Welcomes grants launched to expand network | 16/12/2022 |
General | 16th December 2022 West Midlands manufacturers urged to download free guide to help them adopt new tech and thrive over ChristmasWest Midlands manufacturers and engineers are being encouraged to see how adopting the latest technology can help them thrive during Christmas with a free guide. Read more | West Midlands manufacturers urged to download free guide to help them adopt new tech and thrive over Christmas | 16/12/2022 |
General | 15th December 2022 Frankfurt Christmas Market to open on Christmas EveBirmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market will stay open a day longer this year, with majority of its stalls opening on 24 December. Read more | Frankfurt Christmas Market to open on Christmas Eve | 15/12/2022 |
General | 14th December 2022 Council leader backs calls for Birmingham to become new tech centreBirmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward today welcomed a new report by Centre for Cities. Read more | Council leader backs calls for Birmingham to become new tech centre | 14/12/2022 |
General | 14th December 2022 Apply for the West Midlands' first Natural Environment AwardsThe first region-wide award scheme dedicated to recognising excellence within organisations in the West Midlands for protecting, restoring and enhancing the natural environment. Read more | Apply for the West Midlands' first Natural Environment Awards | 14/12/2022 |
General | 13th December 2022 Law firm boosts civil litigation team with new appointmentRegional law firm mfg Solicitors has expanded its civil litigation team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Read more | Law firm boosts civil litigation team with new appointment | 13/12/2022 |
General | 8th December 2022 Healthy bid success for Midlands-based, Finditin member Bruton KnowlesLeading national chartered surveying firm Bruton Knowles has won a bid to work alongside Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT) to deliver full asset valuations on twenty-two properties... Read more | Healthy bid success for Midlands-based, Finditin member Bruton Knowles | 08/12/2022 |
General | 8th December 2022 Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton comes home to Proud Host City for future display and legacy tourThe Queen’s Baton – an enduring symbol of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – has been gifted to the city, with plans now being drawn up for it to go on public display and a legacy tour in 2023. Read more | Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton comes home to Proud Host City for future display and legacy tour | 08/12/2022 |
General | 8th December 2022 AI expert details fascinating possibilities of driverless vehicles at West Midlands transport eventAn expert in how artificial intelligence can transform the transport sector gave a fascinating talk at an event which focused on the importance of advancing the industry through the adoption of cuttin... Read more | AI expert details fascinating possibilities of driverless vehicles at West Midlands transport event | 08/12/2022 |
General | 7th December 2022 Second national award won by council for cleaner streets schemeMore independent recognition has been earned for the city council’s Mobile Household Recycling Centre (MHRC) service – in the form of a prestigious National Recycling Award. Read more | Second national award won by council for cleaner streets scheme | 07/12/2022 |
General | 2nd December 2022 Kick-start your social enterprise with iSEiSE’s FUSE social enterprise start-up programme is now open for applications, providing fully-funded support for innovation in health, social care and wellbeing. Read more | Kick-start your social enterprise with iSE | 02/12/2022 |
General | 1st December 2022 Council wins Peace and Sport Award for its role in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth GamesThe council’s role in the delivery of this year’s hugely-successful Commonwealth Games has been recognised with “Institution of the Year” status at the Peace and Sport Awards 2022. Read more | Council wins Peace and Sport Award for its role in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games | 01/12/2022 |
General | 26th November 2022 Digbeth metro extension enters new phaseUrban realm improvements which will help transform Digbeth as part of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been completed and new carriageway opened as the project progresses to the next stage... Read more | Digbeth metro extension enters new phase | 26/11/2022 |
General | 25th November 2022 Listen to the voice of your digital future at local eventA global pioneer in digital technology and artificial intelligence is the headline speaker at an event which will highlight the importance of boosting the region’s advanced manufacturing and engineeri... Read more | Listen to the voice of your digital future at local event | 25/11/2022 |
General | 24th November 2022 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits HS2 Interchange Station siteToday (Thursday 24 November), HS2 Ltd’s CEO Mark Thurston hosted Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt and Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street at HS2’s Interchange Station construction site in So... Read more | Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits HS2 Interchange Station site | 24/11/2022 |
General | 23rd November 2022 Call for evidence: Meeting the needs of current and future employment opportunities for young peopleAn inquiry is being launched into how skills, learning and employment prospects for young people can improve across the city. Read more | Call for evidence: Meeting the needs of current and future employment opportunities for young people | 23/11/2022 |
General | 22nd November 2022 UK Athletics and City Council unveil Performance and Innovation Centre at Alexander StadiumUK Athletics (UKA) has confirmed that Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council. Read more | UK Athletics and City Council unveil Performance and Innovation Centre at Alexander Stadium | 22/11/2022 |
General | 21st November 2022 Vital GBSLEP Growth Hub business support set to continue into 2023Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) has announced it will continue to support businesses through its GBSLEP Growth Hub until December 2023. Read more | Vital GBSLEP Growth Hub business support set to continue into 2023 | 21/11/2022 |
General | 21st November 2022 Birmingham employers paying the Living Wage risen by a thirdBirmingham’s ambition to become a Living Wage City has been boosted as the number of businesses paying the Living Wage has risen by a third in the past 12 months. Read more | Birmingham employers paying the Living Wage risen by a third | 21/11/2022 |
General | 18th November 2022 Moseley Road Baths completed capital works make a splashAt the beginning of this year the project to transform Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library entered a new phase. Read more | Moseley Road Baths completed capital works make a splash | 18/11/2022 |
General | 18th November 2022 Double delight after two Perry Barr regeneration projects land awardsFurther recognition for the council-led regeneration of Perry Barr was received at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards 2022 last night (17 November). Read more | Double delight after two Perry Barr regeneration projects land awards | 18/11/2022 |
General | 11th November 2022 UK Athletics and Birmingham to host European Athletics Championships in 2026European Athletics have today announced that Birmingham will host the European Athletics Championships in 2026 following a successful bid process with UK Athletics (UKA). Read more | UK Athletics and Birmingham to host European Athletics Championships in 2026 | 11/11/2022 |
General | 9th November 2022 Leading Birmingham chef to share his business journey at conferenceBirmingham-born Michelin-star chef and successful restaurateur Glynn Purnell has been announced as the keynote speaker at Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP)’s annual... Read more | Leading Birmingham chef to share his business journey at conference | 09/11/2022 |
General | 4th November 2022 Phase one of Birmingham Westside Metro extension to Centenary Square scoops CEEQUAL award for sustainabilityThe team at the Midland Metro Alliance, which is building a number of tramway extensions across the region on behalf of Transport for West Midlands, are celebrating after the first phase of the Birmin... Read more | Phase one of Birmingham Westside Metro extension to Centenary Square scoops CEEQUAL award for sustainability | 04/11/2022 |
General | 25th October 2022 Consultation launched over plans to deliver a rail revolution for the regionPlans to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years are to be revised following the Covid 19 pandemic. Read more | Consultation launched over plans to deliver a rail revolution for the region | 25/10/2022 |
General | 25th October 2022 Work begins on £2million Dolphin Centre project in Ward EndWork to improve the Dolphin Centre in Ward End is well underway and is scheduled for completion in March 2023. Read more | Work begins on £2million Dolphin Centre project in Ward End | 25/10/2022 |
General | 24th October 2022 Plan for West Midlands to fill 60,000 skilled transport jobs by 2035A huge jobs bonanza in the region’s transport industry has opened up for thousands of young people and others looking for a change of career, a newly published report has revealed. Read more | Plan for West Midlands to fill 60,000 skilled transport jobs by 2035 | 24/10/2022 |
General | 24th October 2022 National award for Perry Barr Residential SchemeNational recognition has been given to the council-led regeneration of Perry Barr in the form of a prestigious RICS UK Award. Read more | National award for Perry Barr Residential Scheme | 24/10/2022 |
General | 20th October 2022 Midlands construction industry's wellbeing drive to save livesSenior professionals in the construction sector in the Midlands will be given practical tips on how to improve wellbeing in the workplace at a workshop next month. Read more | Midlands construction industry's wellbeing drive to save lives | 20/10/2022 |
General | 18th October 2022 Rising star apprentice celebrates five years with recruitment groupA former apprentice at a national recruitment firm has marked five years in the industry and been labelled as one of the sector’s “rising stars”. Read more | Rising star apprentice celebrates five years with recruitment group | 18/10/2022 |
General | 11th October 2022 Cost of Living Emergency Programme report approved by cabinetThe city council has set out next steps in its plans to address the cost of living crisis for Birmingham residents and businesses, including a campaign highlighting where people can get help. Read more | Cost of Living Emergency Programme report approved by cabinet | 11/10/2022 |
General | 11th October 2022 UK's largest built environment event makes a welcome return with record visitorsUK Construction Week hit Birmingham's NEC with FinditinCW as event partner last week. Read more | UK's largest built environment event makes a welcome return with record visitors | 11/10/2022 |
General | 10th October 2022 Tech Commissioner to be appointed to help supercharge region’s digital economyA ‘Tech Commissioner’ is set to be appointed to help supercharge the West Midlands by helping to build a forward looking, technologically advanced economy that harnesses big data to improve public ser... Read more | Tech Commissioner to be appointed to help supercharge region’s digital economy | 10/10/2022 |
General | 10th October 2022 First steps set to be taken on journey to adoption of new Birmingham Local PlanThe first step on the journey to shape the planning framework that will guide development and regeneration activity in Birmingham over the next 20 years is set for approval tomorrow (11 October). Read more | First steps set to be taken on journey to adoption of new Birmingham Local Plan | 10/10/2022 |
General | 5th October 2022 Construction for Metro route takes a step forward with demolition of building which housed popular McDonaldsThe Birmingham Eastside Metro extension is set to enter a new phase when works to demolish an empty city centre building gets underway. Read more | Construction for Metro route takes a step forward with demolition of building which housed popular McDonalds | 05/10/2022 |
General | 4th October 2022 UK Construction Week launches with premiere of poem by renowned Birmingham storyteller Casey BaileyTo celebrate the start of UK Construction Week Birmingham at the NEC today (Tuesday 4 October) the show's organisers have unveiled a specially commissioned poem entitled ‘Bricks and More Than’ by Birm... Read more | UK Construction Week launches with premiere of poem by renowned Birmingham storyteller Casey Bailey | 04/10/2022 |
General | 3rd October 2022 Blueprint sets out what region needs from Government to level up the West MidlandsA far-reaching blueprint setting out what is needed to level up the region was launched by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Monday Oct 3 at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. Read more | Blueprint sets out what region needs from Government to level up the West Midlands | 03/10/2022 |
General | 3rd October 2022 Plans for a lasting and positive legacy use of Alexander Stadium set for discussionA plan to secure a lasting, positive, legacy for the renovated Alexander Stadium and surrounding parkland after the Commonwealth Games is due before the city council’s Cabinet on 11 October. Read more | Plans for a lasting and positive legacy use of Alexander Stadium set for discussion | 03/10/2022 |
General | 3rd October 2022 Response to news that Games underspend will be retained in city and regionThe following is a response to news that around £60million of underspend from the Birmingham 2022 budget will be retained in the city and wider West Midlands region. Read more | Response to news that Games underspend will be retained in city and region | 03/10/2022 |