Late accounting for Birmingham Council
Councillors should be scrutinising the process leading up to major decisions not reacting to decisions that have already been made when it is too late to change them.
Building the West Midlands’ low carbon economy
“Houses that sweat, chimneys that soak up heat, and solar power systems for cloudy climates – as the housing industry gets back on its feet, there are terrific opportunities in green technology”
Appreciating architecture
“…a cultural divide exists between the arts and business communities in Birmingham over the appreciation of modern architecture”
Welcome To Birmingham
Dave Woodhall raises a few points he would like brought up when Chinese leader Wen Jiabao comes to town
‘Handouts’ or ‘Investments’
Alan Clawley writes… ‘Surely state financial support should be used to underpin social and environmental objectives not to subsidise wealthy corporations’
Time to be alarmed – over CO
More than 22 million UK households aren’t taking the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning seriously according to research published this week.
The Cube offers exclusive sneak preview
The Cube will host an exclusive first-look event to launch its second phase of new apartments
City Tourist Numbers Up
Visitor figures in Birmingham have continued to rise despite the economic picture.
Birmingham Lives Local History Fair
The fifth annual Birmingham Lives Local History Fair takes place this coming Sunday
The 21st Century office
In response to a comment on his earlier article, Alan Clawley explores the shape of office buildings.
Offices to let
Alan Clawley wonders at the amount of “Grade A” office space available in Birmingham – and the seemingly insatiable drive for more.
Art nouveau meets modern
Alan Clawley finds that New Street station will actually become Hill Street Station under council plans for the site
One of Birmingham’s best kept secrets
One of Birmingham’s best-kept secrets is what goes on inside the suite of buildings in Paradise Circus, off Chamberlain Square
Paradise postponed?
Alan Clawley has been asking searching questions and receiving some confusing answers on the redevelopment of Birmingham’s Paradise Forum.
Solar Power
With government backed Feed in Tariffs set to rise in April there is unlikely to be a better time to jump on the home-generated energy bandwagon that seems to be rumbling across the country.
Birmingham’s Chance to Discuss High Speed Rail
One of the most controversial topics of our time will at last get a “fair and balanced hearing” on Monday at an event organised by Birmingham Friends of the Earth
New Street Station plans
Department store chain John Lewis are to open a new branch as part of the Birmingham New Street re-development.