City council contacts local government minister to highlight changes
Improvement Panel and Council to collaborate to tackle improvement challenges.
Le grand projet
Birmingham needs a city centre park says Steve Beauchampé, not the thin strip of tree-lined greensward offered in the Smithfield development.
Old Balsall Heath photos to be exhibited
A look at Birmingham suuburb as seen through the lens of American photographer.
Business carries on in Kings Heath
Kings Heath votes for further five year Business Improvement District
Rainbow Venues welcome Police Commissioner’s drug policy proposal
Promoters back way forward to help Birmingham nightlife.
Greater Birmingham recognised for international investment strategy
City region also named among leading cities in Europe for connectivity and business friendliness.
Shelf life and good news
Richard Lutz hunts among the remains of the past week.
Review: Namiwa Jazz and friends
Stephen Pennell goes on a musical mission in Digbeth.
Concerns about commercial letting aired at property conference
Landlord raises alarm about pace of Birmingham office lettings.
The White
Richard Lutz is buried by another seven days.
Campaign group hits out at Edgbaston traffic proposal
‘Rat run’ fear over decision to open up street to through traffic.
Figure it out
Stephen Pennell witnesses another step towards global stardom for one of Birmingham’s finest.
London Midland plants community roots
Aston station adoption planting project helps local people grow.
City council undertakes rough sleeper count
Agencies combine in attempt to target homelessness.
Rail passengers urged to plan travel over bumper weekend
Birmingham gears up for Black Friday crowds.
City’s festive season kicks off
Christmas in Birmingham campaign to attract seasonal visitors for Christmas and beyond.
Local train passengers warned to plan early for Christmas
Advice comes as Birmingham gears up for record festive crowds.
Kings Heath to hold Pink Floyd festival
Day-long event to mark anniversary of legendary concert.
New database to help Brummies discover their roots
City’s burial records go online for the first time.
Birmingham hoteliers enjoy best-ever summer
Sporting fixtures and cultural festivals help city’s hoteliers reach seasonal peak.
Lord Mayor remembers fallen heroes
Remembrance Day service details announced.
Police and council launch festive security plans
Partners working together on city’s Christmas safety.
Birmingham City University welcomes senior Chinese delegation
“Impressive” university hailed as further investment promised.
Core Issues
Richard Lutz harvests the last remnants of the past week.
Commonwealth Games 2022 – Box ticking success strategy
The government chose Birmingham because it offered a low risk, low cost Games fit for post-Brexit Britain says Steve Beauchampé.
Finding it in Birmingham
Opportunity for property developers to work with council.
Clock ticking for Birmingham athletics showpiece
200 day countdown begins for IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018.
Search for Birmingham Smithfield developer begins
City council looks to transform former markets site.
Birmingham’s big spenders boost night economy
Revellers help the city cash in after dark.
Birmingham is ‘community capital’ of UK
68 per cent of Brummies say community feel and diversity is makes city a great place to live.