Hope For Hospitality campaign launched
Region’s business owners come together with mayor to seek government help.
Landmark for Commonwealth Games community initiative
Birmingham 2022 community programme welcomes fiftieth project.
Investment announced on Birmingham railways
Major University station upgrade will boost economy and improve journeys for passengers.<
New police appointment “earns more than city leader” claim
Cost of controversial police deputy revealed.
Jazz Festival postpones to October
Pandemic causes delay to long-running event.
Combined Authority to become real living wage employer
Campaign results in victory for local politicians.
West Midlands leaders build relationships ahead of China summit
Region’s senior leaders attend MIPIM Asia and Hong Kong Science Park.
Labour parks sale shock slammed by Tories
Claim that sell-off is needed to help cover up city’s finances.
Tories slam council over lack of Perry Barr consultation
Council accused of refusal to listen concerns over flyover demolition.
This is rubbish
Richard Lutz is reduced to writing about garbage.
Plans unveiled for new Moor Street station
West Midlands Rail Executive reveals images of a future “world class” Birmingham Moor Street station.
Come clean over rubbish fiasco, urge Birmingham Tories
Call to council leaders to make public dealings relating to waste contract.
Birmingham Conservatives attack council cuts in arts funding
Claims that spending cuts will be “much worse” than original figures.
Birmingham’s tourism sector sees most successful year
Value of city’s visitor economy reaches all-time high.
Major parties unveil local election manifestos
Housing to be key issue in election fight.
Midlands UK presents its success story at MIPIM 2018
Refreshed Midlands Engine Investment Portfolio highlights £11 billion of investment opportunities.
Sports stars promoting region’s economic growth
Denise Lewis OBE joins region’s leaders to celebrate Commonwealth Games win at MIPIM 2018.
Bruntwood set to acquire Innovation Birmingham
New era of growth for Midlands’ science and tech sector promised.
£20 million pledge for Commonwealth Games Village
WMCA agree to make funding available ahead of 2022.
City council contacts local government minister to highlight changes
Improvement Panel and Council to collaborate to tackle improvement challenges.
Midlands UK showcase investment opportunities at MIPIM 2018
Region to present investment opportunities worth almost £10 billion to thousands of international investors.
Greater Birmingham recognised for international investment strategy
City region also named among leading cities in Europe for connectivity and business friendliness.
Region to show united front at MIPIM 2018
Billions of pounds of Midlands investment opportunities to be unveiled at global property show.
Birmingham & Solihull chosen to show new sports initiative
One of twelve places selected to work on a ground-breaking approach to tackle inactivity.
Birmingham hoteliers enjoy best-ever summer
Sporting fixtures and cultural festivals help city’s hoteliers reach seasonal peak.
Answering the tough questions
The man behind the Commonwealth Games bid replies.
Birmingham reveals world class arenas for Commonwealth Games bid
95% of venues identified for Birmingham 2022 already built.
Five years
As Birmingham steps up its attempt to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Steering Group Chair Ian Ward talks with Steve Beauchampé.
Flower shower
Floozie to get temporary floral dressing.