Mayoral Referendum; The Birmingham Press debate
Debra Davis announced as speaker at Mayoral Referendum debate
Mayoral Referenda – The View From Other Cities
Ken Livingston: “It concentrates too much power in one person’s hands”
God: ‘I Will Run for Brum Mayor’
The Birmingham mayoral election battle has been rocked to its very foundations with exclusive news that Our Lord- aka The Eternal One- will run for the city’s top job, writes Howard Elston (OBE).
Localise West Midlands wins research funding
Birmingham-based thinktank Localise West Midlands has recently won funding from Barrow Cadbury Trust to research how to build a more decentralised economy
Mayors: Blind Faith
Dave Woodhall continues the mayoral debate
Birmingham Central Library: Alternatives to demolition
The Friends of the Central Library are holding a symposium to consider the possible future for John Madin’s library
Mayors: Birmingham Does NOT Decide
There has never been any evidence in Birmingham of a desire for a referendum on elected mayors.
An evening with Danny Dorling
Hear him explain how a more equal society is better for everyone.
Two Plus Two Equals….
Dave Woodhall on Villa at Eastertide
The Spanish Riding School of Vienna to return to Birmingham’s NIA
The Spanish Riding School of Vienna are to return to Birmingham’s NIA marking its 60th international tour.
Taking the Fifth
Fans of Irish literature will be interested in a play that’s coming to Birmingham
Preferred contractors announced for the new Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry
A shortlist of two preferred contractors has been drawn up to work with partners on the proposed new Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry.
Ort. at The Old Print Works
What’s on at the Old Print Works….
Jobs boost for Birmingham
Games developer and publisher Codemasters is to create more than 100 new jobs across the Midlands
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to get knitted
Plans are afoot to perform an act of ‘knit graffiti’ on Birmingham’s Museum and Art Gallery
Helen Calcutt heading to Cheltenham Poetry Festival
Rising poetic talent Helen Calcutt is due to perform at this years’ Cheltenham Poetry Festival
18-hole golf course for Cannon Hill Park
This Saturday sees the opening of a new 18-hole mini-golf course in Birmingham’s Cannon Hill Park
Rhinestone Cowboys?
Andy Munro offers his support to a controversial new Birmingham landmark.
Easter fun at Martineau Gardens, Edgbaston
Families looking for outdoor fun over the Easter weekend should head to Martineau Gardens to take part in an Easter Egg Hunt.
Kings Heath points to Portas
Astride the A435 on the southern edge of Birmingham, Kings Heath could do with a make-over.
City TV’s Development Board develops
City TV has attracted several business luminaries to its Interim Development Board in support of its application for Birmingham’s Local-Digital Television Programme Service.
Marketing Birmingham’s post-budget optimism
Neil Rami, Chief Executive, Marketing Birmingham reflects on the impact of this week’s Budget on Birmingham’s potential to attract further inward investment.
Glee Club Birmingham voted best comedy venue in the Midlands
Birmingham’s Glee Club has once again been named best Midlands comedy venue at the prestigious national Chortle Awards
Midlands ballet boomer
Sleeping Beauty at Crescent Theatre is a hit for Midland Theatre Ballet
Illegal Drivers Targeted
A recent clampdown has revealed that worryingly high numbers of Birmingham’s private hire drivers are acting illegally.
Marketing Birmingham head calls for Chancellor to keep UK competitive for investment
The chief executive of Marketing Birmingham has called for the Chancellor to keep the UK competitive for investors in this week’s Budget.
An Elected Mayor: A good move for Birmingham?
The Co-operative Party – Birmingham Branch – cordially invites you to join them for a debate
The Very Best of Best of Britain & Ireland in Birmingham
Press release from the organisers of The Best of Britain & Ireland exhibition at the NEC, held this week.
‘City of the Future’ – Birmingham Friends of the Earth
Birmingham FoE is hosting an event which takes people’s opinions and directs them into a discussion on action for a sustainable future which works for everyone.
Visit Birmingham targets travel trade to boost visitors
Visit Birmingham will be positioning the city as an unrivalled visitor destination at influential travel trade exhibitions this March