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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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Equans, has announced the launch of a new advanced digital platform that will drive efficiencies and help accelerate decarbonisation efforts across the built environment.

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.

A new state-of-the-art super depot, replacing two outdated yards, has been opened for the city council’s waste management service.

Work is well underway on Waters Corporation’s new facility at St Modwen’s Longbridge Business Park.

Birmingham City Council has agreed the first Open Access agreements with Telecoms infrastructure providers to use council lampposts to host so-called ‘small cells’.

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.

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.

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.

Birmingham and Villa Park have been selected to be a host city and stadia as part of the UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid.

Birmingham City Council is giving more than a thousand digital devices to community groups thanks to its Device Bank.

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...

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...

Craig Cooper has been announced as Birmingham City Council’s new permanent Strategic Director of City Operations.

Today the city council learned that it had been named as a Tree City of the World for the fourth year running.

The following is a response to the news the council is to receive almost £25million to help make homes greener and more energy efficient.

Birmingham will become a significant centre for premier television and film

The Jerroms Group have helped to secure an employee-owned trust (EOT) deal for Birmingham based Jewellery manufacturer Merrell Casting Company Ltd (Hockley Mint).

Birmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Birmingham City Council is aiming to accelerate full fibre coverage across the city.

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.

Investment in a new indoor athletics track has strengthened the city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits.

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.

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.

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.

The city council’s budget proposals for the forthcoming 2023/24 financial year will be presented to Cabinet on 14 February 2023.

Designs for a landmark scheme that will regenerate Smithfield Birmingham have been submitted to the City Council, following an extensive consultation on the proposals.

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.

Community groups and charities are being urged to apply for free laptops and computers to help people who struggle to get digital access.

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed at least £870 million* to the UK economy, a new interim study reveals.

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.

Funding of over £6 million is to be handed to care providers to help support people being discharged from hospital.

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.

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.

Do you know anybody who wants to design bridges, stop the next cyber threat, or create the next best-selling video game?

A multi-million regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre continues with Victoria Square, Colmore Row and Waterloo Street being repaved over the coming months.

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...

Rugby League is coming to Alexander Stadium after Midlands Hurricanes agree to tenancy partnership with Birmingham City Council.

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).

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.

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market will stay open a day longer this year, with majority of its stalls opening on 24 December.

Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward today welcomed a new report by Centre for Cities.