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General | 25th May 2023 Birmingham jobs partnership wins WM Adult Learning AwardA 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... Read more | Birmingham jobs partnership wins WM Adult Learning Award | 25/05/2023 |
General | 22nd May 2023 Made Smarter West Midlands awarded £2.3m of funding to continue workThe 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. Read more | Made Smarter West Midlands awarded £2.3m of funding to continue work | 22/05/2023 |
General | 16th May 2023 Shakespeare Martineau unveils new heads of West Midlands office hubsAs 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. Read more | Shakespeare Martineau unveils new heads of West Midlands office hubs | 16/05/2023 |
General | 15th May 2023 Two Four Six Sports appointed to deliver European Athletics Championships 2026It 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. Read more | Two Four Six Sports appointed to deliver European Athletics Championships 2026 | 15/05/2023 |
General | 12th May 2023 City’s quest to become a leading international location set to be supercharged by new planA 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. Read more | City’s quest to become a leading international location set to be supercharged by new plan | 12/05/2023 |
General | 11th May 2023 Equans launches ‘SMARTR’ digital offer in the UK to decarbonise the built environmentEquans, has announced the launch of a new advanced digital platform that will drive efficiencies and help accelerate decarbonisation efforts across the built environment. Read more | Equans launches ‘SMARTR’ digital offer in the UK to decarbonise the built environment | 11/05/2023 |
General | 5th May 2023 Funding for digital ‘twin’ to help improve servicesFunding for a project aimed at helping the city achieve net-zero emissions and improve services for citizens is set to be approved by cabinet. Read more | Funding for digital ‘twin’ to help improve services | 05/05/2023 |
General | 3rd May 2023 City’s new super depot for waste management is now openA new state-of-the-art super depot, replacing two outdated yards, has been opened for the city council’s waste management service. Read more | City’s new super depot for waste management is now open | 03/05/2023 |
General | 3rd May 2023 Industry-leading engineering centre expansion to create over 100 new jobsWork is well underway on Waters Corporation’s new facility at St Modwen’s Longbridge Business Park. Read more | Industry-leading engineering centre expansion to create over 100 new jobs | 03/05/2023 |
General | 1st May 2023 WM5G collaboration set to boost city council's digital connectivityBirmingham City Council has agreed the first Open Access agreements with Telecoms infrastructure providers to use council lampposts to host so-called ‘small cells’. Read more | WM5G collaboration set to boost city council's digital connectivity | 01/05/2023 |
General | 17th April 2023 City Council assessing its waste management with new 10-year contractA 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. Read more | City Council assessing its waste management with new 10-year contract | 17/04/2023 |
General | 17th April 2023 Council proposal to back Edgbaston Stadium masterplan underwayA 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. Read more | Council proposal to back Edgbaston Stadium masterplan underway | 17/04/2023 |
General | 12th April 2023 Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential SchemeThe 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. Read more | Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential Scheme | 12/04/2023 |
General | 12th April 2023 Birmingham and Villa Park confirmed to be part of UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 BidBirmingham and Villa Park have been selected to be a host city and stadia as part of the UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid. Read more | Birmingham and Villa Park confirmed to be part of UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid | 12/04/2023 |
General | 11th April 2023 More than a thousand digital devices to be sent to communitiesBirmingham City Council is giving more than a thousand digital devices to community groups thanks to its Device Bank. Read more | More than a thousand digital devices to be sent to communities | 11/04/2023 |
General | 31st March 2023 WMCA set to deliver business support following LEP closuresAs 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... Read more | WMCA set to deliver business support following LEP closures | 31/03/2023 |
General | 28th March 2023 Free 2023 festival to mark one-year anniversary of Commonwealth GamesThe 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... Read more | Free 2023 festival to mark one-year anniversary of Commonwealth Games | 28/03/2023 |
General | 24th March 2023 New Strategic Director of City Operations is namedCraig Cooper has been announced as Birmingham City Council’s new permanent Strategic Director of City Operations. Read more | New Strategic Director of City Operations is named | 24/03/2023 |
General | 23rd March 2023 City retains Tree City of the World status for fourth year runningToday the city council learned that it had been named as a Tree City of the World for the fourth year running. Read more | City retains Tree City of the World status for fourth year running | 23/03/2023 |
General | 22nd March 2023 Greener homes boost for city - response to £24.8million funding for social housing decarbonisationThe following is a response to the news the council is to receive almost £25million to help make homes greener and more energy efficient. Read more | Greener homes boost for city - response to £24.8million funding for social housing decarbonisation | 22/03/2023 |
General | 21st March 2023 Lights, camera, action for new Birmingham film studio following landmark investmentBirmingham will become a significant centre for premier television and film Read more | Lights, camera, action for new Birmingham film studio following landmark investment | 21/03/2023 |
General | 20th March 2023 The Jerroms Group help award winning jewellery firm become an employee-owned trustThe Jerroms Group have helped to secure an employee-owned trust (EOT) deal for Birmingham based Jewellery manufacturer Merrell Casting Company Ltd (Hockley Mint). Read more | The Jerroms Group help award winning jewellery firm become an employee-owned trust | 20/03/2023 |
General | 17th March 2023 First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully chargeBirmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points. Read more | First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge | 17/03/2023 |
General | 17th March 2023 New HS2 report reveals £1.7bn contract spend with local businessesHS2 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. Read more | New HS2 report reveals £1.7bn contract spend with local businesses | 17/03/2023 |
General | 16th March 2023 Planning go-ahead for BBC’s new Digbeth HQBBC 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. Read more | Planning go-ahead for BBC’s new Digbeth HQ | 16/03/2023 |
General | 15th March 2023 Birmingham City Council's response to 2023 BudgetCouncil 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. Read more | Birmingham City Council's response to 2023 Budget | 15/03/2023 |
General | 14th March 2023 £9m for arts and culture in Birmingham over next three yearsAlmost 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). Read more | £9m for arts and culture in Birmingham over next three years | 14/03/2023 |
General | 6th March 2023 A Digitally Connected City - Enabled for Future GrowthBirmingham City Council is aiming to accelerate full fibre coverage across the city. Read more | A Digitally Connected City - Enabled for Future Growth | 06/03/2023 |
General | 22nd February 2023 West Midlands Combined Authority given £1m to tackle air pollutionEnvironment Secretary Thérèse Coffey visited the region today (Wednesday 22 February) as the WMCA is given the money to improve air quality across the region. Read more | West Midlands Combined Authority given £1m to tackle air pollution | 22/02/2023 |
General | 17th February 2023 A new athletics track for Utilita Arena BirminghamInvestment in a new indoor athletics track has strengthened the city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits. Read more | A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham | 17/02/2023 |
General | 8th February 2023 Birmingham 2022's Raging Bull gets new home in the cityNetwork Rail and Birmingham 2022 have revealed exciting plans to make Birmingham New Street station the new base for the Commonwealth Games’ opening ceremony star. Read more | Birmingham 2022's Raging Bull gets new home in the city | 08/02/2023 |
General | 7th February 2023 Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approvalThe 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. Read more | Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval | 07/02/2023 |
General | 6th February 2023 HS2 set to create hundreds of West Midlands' apprenticeshipsThe 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. Read more | HS2 set to create hundreds of West Midlands' apprenticeships | 06/02/2023 |
General | 6th February 2023 Council’s financial plan outlines a cleaner, safer and better Birmingham for everyoneThe city council’s budget proposals for the forthcoming 2023/24 financial year will be presented to Cabinet on 14 February 2023. Read more | Council’s financial plan outlines a cleaner, safer and better Birmingham for everyone | 06/02/2023 |
General | 26th January 2023 Plans for transformation of Smithfield Birmingham submitted for approvalDesigns for a landmark scheme that will regenerate Smithfield Birmingham have been submitted to the City Council, following an extensive consultation on the proposals. Read more | Plans for transformation of Smithfield Birmingham submitted for approval | 26/01/2023 |
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 |