MP secures Ministerial assurances on HS2 Washwood Heath site
Over 2,000 jobs would be created with new proposal.
Property boss appointed to lead regeneration around HS2 station
Company is responsible for the transformation of over 140 hectares surrounding the city’s HS2 terminus at Curzon Street.
Region joins forces to promote at MIPIM
Collaboration takes centre stage as Greater Birmingham reveals exhibition events programme.
Politicians welcome call for ‘Plan B’ at Washwood Heath
All-party support for HS2 Committee announcement.
HS2 College announcement welcomed
Opening will provide boost for Science Park.
HS2 job claims “destroyed ” according to Birmingham MP
Call for rail bosses to “come clean” about job creation.
Birmingham MP to trigger debate on proposed HS2 site
‘Plan B’ for Marshalling Yard “could save £35 million from city dole bill.”
Shadow Minister visits Metro work and HS2 station site
Shadow Transport minister Lilian Greenwood MP has praised Birmingham and the West Midlands for the way it is embracing the arrival of HS2.
HS2 has “ignored, dismissed or downplayed evidence on the environment” – claim
Environmentalists plea for more help from rail expansion.
Birmingham unveils huge HS2 redevelopment plan
Today, Birmingham City Council unveils the Birmingham Curzon HS2 Masterplan, which will see 141 hectares of the city centre transformed.
Marketing chief applauds HS2 court decision
“The project needs to be pushed ahead without delay.”
HS2 would make UK more attractive place to invest, say foreign businesses
Investors list transport and logistics infrastructure as more important than tax rates, exchange rates and financial incentives.
HS2 on right track for success, say business leaders
“Doing nothing is not an option” says council leader.
Unions support for HS2
Scrapping would be “the grandest folly of all.”
And the airport of the year is ……
Birmingham Airport: Awarded ‘Airport of the Year’ at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.
It doesn’t have to be Heathrow
British exports best served by a network of airports, not a London hub, says aviation chief
Birmingham Airport is Britain’s most accessible
New analysis shows that Birmingham Airport is Britain’s most accessible airport and should be used to alleviate pressure on overheated South East
Howard Elston’s Big Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Nigel Farage?
Sir Howard Elston is shouting at you about UKIP’s success in the UK’s latest round of voting
City collaboration helps the UK find its voice at MIPIM
Birmingham joins other cities to promote the UK’s inward investment potential
Birmingham Airport CEO welcomes HS2 extension
Birmingham Airport CEO welcomes HS2 extension and calls for an aviation policy “that complements the investment in HS2”
Rallying to restore confidence in construction
A national Rally to Restore Confidence took place last week to encourage professionals working across all platforms within the built environment that 2013 is a year for positivity
“HS2 will boost Birmingham’s growing visitor economy”
HS2 will have a tremendous impact on Birmingham’s growing visitor economy, says Marketing Birmingham chief executive Neil Rami.
Queen’s Speech another missed opportunity
The Government remains half-hearted over jobs and growth – we need action not repetition of the same old promises, according to Institute of Directors West Midlands chairman John Rider.
That’s close enough!
Supporters of the high-speed railway line are keen to bring London closer to Birmingham but Alan Clawley argues that it’s already close enough.
‘Haitch’ Ess two – top toff transport
An imaginary scene from; ‘Yes Prime Minister.’
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