Foreign investments into Birmingham up by over 50%
The number of foreign investments into Birmingham has risen by more than half in the last 12 months as a result of the city’s continued drive to attract more inward investment
Birmingham LGBT opens sports and fitness studio in Southside
Birmingham LGBT has added a new sports and fitness studio to its thriving Health and Wellbeing Centre in Birmingham’s Southside district.
Walsall Labour allege Tory panic over shopping centre
Walsall’s Labour group claim that after, what they describe as, three years of failed promises and unsuccessful negotiations, Walsall Council has committed £8 million to a flagship retail project with less than 24 hours notice.
Overground and Underwhelmed
Stage 1 of the £598m New Street Station redevelopment opened last week. The Birmingham press were impressed, the Birmingham Press wasn’t. Steve Beauchampé reports.
Labour claim residents paying for Business Rate collection failures
Companies in Walsall owe over £2 million in unpaid business rates while the council makes cuts in public services and care for vulnerable people, claim Walsall’s Labour Group.
Crest Nicholson offers househunters Help to Buy
People searching for a new home in the West Midlands are being offered a helping hand
Closed for good – The last chapter of the Birmingham Library story
Alan Clawley on the impending closure of Birmingham Central Library in June – but ideas are still being proposed for its future
Save £5,000 on a brand new home in Armitage this weekend
Local housebuilder, Walton Homes, will be opening the doors to two brand new residential developments this weekend
Hezza raises hopes for city funding
Today the Government has endorsed Lord Heseltine’s review “No Stone Unturned”, which recommends a single funding pot strategy for cities.
How to stay ahead of the pack
“Maximising your Return on Investment from a Good Idea”
First time buyers invited to special open weekend at Park Central, Birmingham
Crest Nicholson Regeneration will be hosting a special open weekend aimed directly at those people looking to take their first steps onto the property ladder
Birmingham Science Park leads on Smart Cities agenda with installation of 2Gbit/s broadband
In a move to enhance Birmingham’s Smart City credentials, Birmingham Science Park Aston is investing in infrastructure to increase its broadband connectivity 10-fold
Birmingham – Then and Now
Alan Clawley has published a book in a popular series.
No work for the panel
Alan Clawley writes about the re-constituted Conservation and Heritage Panel
It’s all about real estate in Cannes
The strength and ability of the UK regions to drive their own economic future is expected to be a key topic of discussion during MIPIM – with the debate directed by cities such as Birmingham.
Auction action hits £11million+
Redundant nursing homes and community centres were the star attraction at the latest CP Bigwood auction, with some going for around double the asking price.
Subway leads to Out Door Hall of Fame
Meriden based Cogent Elliott has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading creative agencies after winning at the Campaign Outdoor Awards with a poster for its client, Subway.
Rebuilding Longbridge
Construction is now underway on the latest phase of homes to be built on the former MG Rover factory in Longbridge, near Birmingham.
Walsall Labour claim coalition ‘callous’ over benefits
Walsall Council’s Labour Group believe over 4000 households in the Walsall area will be hit by ‘bedroom’ tax after Lib Dem and Tory councillors blocked their move to help the poorest families.
Government backs Ofgem’s countdown to simpler, clearer and fairer energy market
The Government has today backed Ofgem‟s countdown to simpler, clearer and fairer energy market.
Why conservation makes sense
Alan Clawley explains the case for retention, not destruction.
State-sponsored culture
Alan Clawley finds similarities between Birmingham’s ‘modern’ developments and some of those post-war architectural monuments in Europe
Ikon Gallery marks 15 years in Brindleyplace
Ikon Gallery hosts a number of events next month to mark the 15th anniversary of its move to the former Oozells Street School in Brindleyplace
Premier Inn comes to Dudley
Property specialists Stoford celebrate the start on site of a 63-bedroom Premier Inn hotel and restaurant in Dudley.
First time buyers benefit from low deposits in Tamworth
Family-run house builder, Walton Homes, has reported that raising a deposit remains a top concern amongst many first time buyers in the Midlands.
Birmingham gallery awarded over £457k to modernise Grade-II listed building
Ikon Gallery has been awarded £457,387 by Arts Council England to replace, repair and modernise parts of its Grade II-listed building.
Birmingham Airport CEO welcomes HS2 extension
Birmingham Airport CEO welcomes HS2 extension and calls for an aviation policy “that complements the investment in HS2”
Manufacturing sector key for commercial property growth
Despite reports that commercial property investment in the UK fell last year, Midlands property consultants D&P Holt are predicting a more profitable year
Metal theft legislation on track for reform
Energy Networks Association has applauded the efforts of MPs and Peers as the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill has been voted through the House of Lords
Birmingham Rep celebrates a dramatic century
Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company celebrates its 100th birthday on Friday, February 15th.