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General | 19th January 2021 West Midlands firm uses 5G to transform manufacturingAE Aerospace, a leading manufacturing business in Birmingham, will be the first UK SME (small to medium sized enterprise) to use a 5G private network Read more | West Midlands firm uses 5G to transform manufacturing | 19/01/2021 |
General | 15th January 2021 Public consultation on Birmingham's regenerationBirmingham City Council will be launching 'Our Future City Plan: Central Birmingham 2040, Shaping our City Together' Read more | Public consultation on Birmingham's regeneration | 15/01/2021 |
General | 13th January 2021 West Midlands Growth Hubs launch new EU websiteGrowth Hubs across the West Midlands are working together to encourage businesses to access free advice to Check, Change and Go following the end of the transition period and the UK’s exit from the EU... Read more | West Midlands Growth Hubs launch new EU website | 13/01/2021 |
General | 12th January 2021 City centre improvements and fountain repairs set to be approvedA multi-million pound regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre – which includes bringing the ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ back to life as a fountain – is set to be approved by Cabinet next week. Read more | City centre improvements and fountain repairs set to be approved | 12/01/2021 |
General | 12th January 2021 Businesses to get expert local advice on navigating new EU trade dealThousands of West Midlands businesses are being offered local, tailored support to help capitalise on the benefits of the new European Union (EU) trade deal while reducing some of the risks. Read more | Businesses to get expert local advice on navigating new EU trade deal | 12/01/2021 |
General | 11th January 2021 Council agrees £10,000 boost for Birmingham businesses who missed out on Government supportOne-off grants of £10,000 will be paid to 421 hospitality and leisure businesses in Birmingham which have previously missed out on Government support or require emergency intervention to protect jobs. Read more | Council agrees £10,000 boost for Birmingham businesses who missed out on Government support | 11/01/2021 |
General | 11th January 2021 The way we trade has changed, so what next?The Department for International Trade is organising Going for Global Growth 2021 on 26 January 2021 Read more | The way we trade has changed, so what next? | 11/01/2021 |
General | 16th December 2020 New Alexander Stadium takes shape as impressive redevelopment progresses at paceAn inspection of the progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was carried out by athletes and project partners today (16 December). Read more | New Alexander Stadium takes shape as impressive redevelopment progresses at pace | 16/12/2020 |
General | 16th December 2020 Metro extension marks major first as tram stop begins to be installed on Broad StreetThe Birmingham Westside Metro extension to Edgbaston has marked a major first following the beginning of the installation of a new tram stop along Broad Street in another momentous step forward for th... Read more | Metro extension marks major first as tram stop begins to be installed on Broad Street | 16/12/2020 |
General | 15th December 2020 "Hugely encouraging" progress at Birmingham 2022 Alexander StadiumAthletes and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games project partners are set to visit the Alexander Stadium site today, to inspect progress on its redevelopment ahead of the Games. Read more | "Hugely encouraging" progress at Birmingham 2022 Alexander Stadium | 15/12/2020 |
General | 10th December 2020 Metro extension to the Digbeth moves closer as utility diversions well-underwayA West Midlands Metro extension linking Digbeth with the city centre has moved a step forward with the much-anticipated light rail route now in the preliminary construction stage following approval by... Read more | Metro extension to the Digbeth moves closer as utility diversions well-underway | 10/12/2020 |
General | 8th December 2020 Tackling Inequalities - Everyone's Battle Everyone's BusinessThere is still time to submit your views on the proposals that Birmingham City Council has set out across three key areas to drive out inequality. Read more | Tackling Inequalities - Everyone's Battle Everyone's Business | 08/12/2020 |
General | 8th December 2020 Six new Perry Barr street namesSix new roads forming part of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme have been officially named to reflect community and Commonwealth Sport values. Read more | Six new Perry Barr street names | 08/12/2020 |
General | 7th December 2020 £2m council fund to help celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth GamesA £2 million fund to help residents in all 69 of the city’s wards feel involved with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is set for approval next week. Read more | £2m council fund to help celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games | 07/12/2020 |
General | 7th December 2020 GBSLEP begin search for new Deputy Chair to drive growth programmeThe Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) has begun the search for a new Deputy Chair to lead the delivery of its ambitious Growth Programme for the Greater Birmingham ... Read more | GBSLEP begin search for new Deputy Chair to drive growth programme | 07/12/2020 |
General | 7th December 2020 £14m invested in Birmingham Health Innovation Campus by GBSLEPPlans to develop the Midlands’ only science park dedicated to health and life sciences research – Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) – have received another boost thanks to a significant inves... Read more | £14m invested in Birmingham Health Innovation Campus by GBSLEP | 07/12/2020 |
General | 2nd December 2020 Brummie chefs join forces to help the homelessMichelin-starred TV chef, Glynn Purnell, is teaming up with Birmingham City Council to host a virtual Cook-A-Long. Read more | Brummie chefs join forces to help the homeless | 02/12/2020 |
General | 1st December 2020 E-scooter trial zone set to expand in BirminghamFollowing a successful launch period, the operating area of Birmingham’s e-scooter trial will be expanded to the north and southwest of the city from Friday 4 December 2020. Read more | E-scooter trial zone set to expand in Birmingham | 01/12/2020 |
General | 30th November 2020 A34 Perry Barr highways improvement scheme – Phase 2 updateBirmingham City Council has announced further details on the A34 Perry Barr highways improvement scheme, including key dates for anyone who uses key transport routes in the area. Read more | A34 Perry Barr highways improvement scheme – Phase 2 update | 30/11/2020 |
General | 26th November 2020 Birmingham City Council's response to Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions announcementThe following is a statement on the news that Birmingham will be in Tier 3 (Very High) of the new COVD-19 restrictions after the end of the latest lockdown on 2 December Read more | Birmingham City Council's response to Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions announcement | 26/11/2020 |
General | 25th November 2020 Applications launch for Local Restrictions Support GrantApplications are now live for the next round of support grants for businesses in the city. Read more | Applications launch for Local Restrictions Support Grant | 25/11/2020 |
General | 24th November 2020 Building a cleaner, greener, fairer BirminghamA new guide for building a cleaner, greener and fairer Birmingham opens today to public consultation for 10 weeks. Read more | Building a cleaner, greener, fairer Birmingham | 24/11/2020 |
General | 20th November 2020 New brew pulls out ‘hops’ to fund lifesaving crew in virtual networking eventBirmingham Brewing Company is teaming up with the crew at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to introduce a new low-alcoholic brew Read more | New brew pulls out ‘hops’ to fund lifesaving crew in virtual networking event | 20/11/2020 |
General | 19th November 2020 City centre pavement widening to support the recovery of retail and hospitalityBirmingham City Council is installing temporary pavement widening measures in the Colmore and Retail Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), to help retail and hospitality businesses get back on their ... Read more | City centre pavement widening to support the recovery of retail and hospitality | 19/11/2020 |
General | 19th November 2020 Minerva Business Angels continues quest to build one of the UK’s best networksThe established premier pitching competition of the West Midlands is back with a new look and will be delivered online. Read more | Minerva Business Angels continues quest to build one of the UK’s best networks | 19/11/2020 |
General | 18th November 2020 Constructing West Midlands appoints contractor partnersThe new Constructing West Midlands (CWM) framework has officially named its contractor partners for the £2.1 billion of capital works across the West Midlands region. Read more | Constructing West Midlands appoints contractor partners | 18/11/2020 |
General | 18th November 2020 First building 'tops out' at Perry BarrPerry Barr Residential Scheme has reached a significant milestone for the project. Read more | First building 'tops out' at Perry Barr | 18/11/2020 |
General | 18th November 2020 Birmingham organisations recognised for work on sustainable and active travelNational recognition has been bestowed on Birmingham City Council and its stakeholder partners for efforts to increase active and sustainable travel throughout the city and wider region. Read more | Birmingham organisations recognised for work on sustainable and active travel | 18/11/2020 |
General | 12th November 2020 Metro extension on the right track as a key piece of rail is installed on Hagley RoadLocal leaders congratulated workers following the installation of a key piece of tramway infrastructure in another milestone for the Birmingham Westside Metro extension to Edgbaston. Read more | Metro extension on the right track as a key piece of rail is installed on Hagley Road | 12/11/2020 |
General | 3rd November 2020 Review of £1.6 million emergency transport measures to launch this monthOn Monday 16 November, Birmingham City Council will launch an official review of the various emergency transport measures that were brought in as the city emerged from the first national lockdown. Read more | Review of £1.6 million emergency transport measures to launch this month | 03/11/2020 |
General | 2nd November 2020 COVID-19 funding package to boost pandemic enforcement responseDetails of how Birmingham City Council will use almost £900,000 to support the enforcement and compliance of COVID-19 regulations to keep people safe from the pandemic's risks have been announced. Read more | COVID-19 funding package to boost pandemic enforcement response | 02/11/2020 |
General | 2nd November 2020 Council submits further request for support from GovernmentThe City Council has further written to Government requesting support for businesses Read more | Council submits further request for support from Government | 02/11/2020 |
General | 27th October 2020 Birmingham 2022 is a Games for everyoneThe Commonwealth Games provides an exciting opportunity to celebrate the city, its people, history and culture. Read more | Birmingham 2022 is a Games for everyone | 27/10/2020 |
General | 21st October 2020 Supported accommodation housing pilot to be launched in BirminghamToday (Wednesday 21 October), Birmingham launches its supported housing pilot after receiving more than £1m (£1,048,244) of new funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Read more | Supported accommodation housing pilot to be launched in Birmingham | 21/10/2020 |
General | 8th October 2020 Government-mandated Clean Air Zone to launch on 1 June 2021Birmingham's Clean Air Zone has been given an approved launch date by Government. The zone will launch in June 2021. Read more | Government-mandated Clean Air Zone to launch on 1 June 2021 | 08/10/2020 |
General | 6th October 2020 Have your say on council’s proposals for tackling inequalitiesBirmingham’s businesses and organisations are urged to share their views on the council’s proposals to address and tackle inequalities that affect communities across the city. Read more | Have your say on council’s proposals for tackling inequalities | 06/10/2020 |
General | 6th October 2020 Council announces £2m boost for city’s grassroots cultural activity for Commonwealth GamesProposals for a programme to engage 200,000 community participants in Birmingham 2022 culture-related activities is set for approval by the city council’s Cabinet on (13 October). Read more | Council announces £2m boost for city’s grassroots cultural activity for Commonwealth Games | 06/10/2020 |
General | 5th October 2020 Birmingham launches private-rented sector housing schemeBirmingham City Council has launched a scheme that is set to help hundreds of people find affordable housing and support landlords in the private rented sector. Read more | Birmingham launches private-rented sector housing scheme | 05/10/2020 |
General | 5th October 2020 Reviving Birmingham’s economyBusinesses across the city are invited to give their views on a consultation focusing on the recovery of Birmingham’s economy. Read more | Reviving Birmingham’s economy | 05/10/2020 |
General | 5th October 2020 Hydrogen buses coming to Birmingham next SpringBirmingham City Council has purchased 20 new hydrogen double decker buses as part of their Clean Air Hydrogen Bus Pilot. Read more | Hydrogen buses coming to Birmingham next Spring | 05/10/2020 |
General | 1st October 2020 Council announces major skills funding provisions for SMEsBirmingham City Council has secured a major boost funding to help small businesses in Birmingham bounce back from the COVID crisis. Read more | Council announces major skills funding provisions for SMEs | 01/10/2020 |
General | 30th September 2020 Campaign launched to help businesses with new immigration systemThe Home Office has today (30 September) launched a new campaign to ensure businesses are ready for the introduction of the UK’s new points-based immigration system as free movement ends. Read more | Campaign launched to help businesses with new immigration system | 30/09/2020 |
General | 23rd September 2020 University of Birmingham unveiled as official partner of Birmingham 2022The University of Birmingham has been unveiled as an official partner for Birmingham 2022, signing the most comprehensive university partnership agreement in the history of the Commonwealth Games. Read more | University of Birmingham unveiled as official partner of Birmingham 2022 | 23/09/2020 |
General | 23rd September 2020 West Midlands business can grab their share of HS2 contractsSmall and medium sized businesses in the West Midlands can find out more about the thousands of high speed rail contracts on offer at an online regional summit next month. Read more | West Midlands business can grab their share of HS2 contracts | 23/09/2020 |
General | 14th September 2020 Alexander Stadium contractor awards £15,000 to city good causesThe winners for the first round of the You Matter Communities Community Fund have been announced. Read more | Alexander Stadium contractor awards £15,000 to city good causes | 14/09/2020 |
General | 7th September 2020 Opening up opportunities: ‘meet the buyer’ event aims to help local businesses win work on new landmark hospitalSandwell Business Ambassadors are congratulating several local firms who have won lucrative contracts on the new £267m Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) – and encouraging other West Midl... Read more | Opening up opportunities: ‘meet the buyer’ event aims to help local businesses win work on new landmark hospital | 07/09/2020 |
General | 25th August 2020 The Smarterials Aston Business ClinicThe ABC (Aston Business Clinic) gives businesses a learning opportunity to help develop their knowledge and skills of remote teams working Read more | The Smarterials Aston Business Clinic | 25/08/2020 |
General | 21st August 2020 City Council Leader visits Perry Barr Residential SchemeCllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, paid tribute to the efforts of everyone involved in the delivery of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme during a site visit on Tuesday 18 August. Read more | City Council Leader visits Perry Barr Residential Scheme | 21/08/2020 |
General | 19th August 2020 HS2 local business webinar recordings available'Work with us Wednesday' webinars were held throughout June, July and August and any business that wasn't able to attend can now access the recordings Read more | HS2 local business webinar recordings available | 19/08/2020 |
General | 14th August 2020 Alexander Stadium contractor extends helping hand to allotmentsWith National Allotment Week well underway (10-16 August), it has been announced that the Walsall Road Allotments in Perry Barr will be receiving a much-needed upgrade. Read more | Alexander Stadium contractor extends helping hand to allotments | 14/08/2020 |