Franchise Show set for City
Potential entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the NEC later this month to learn about new opportunities.
National Apprenticeship Week: Solihull apprentices are told “you’re hired”
St John’s first-ever apprentices are told “you’re hired” – as Solihull hotel makes recruitment process standard policy
Fighting the Cuts at the Banner Theatre
Banner Theatre presents the Birmingham premier of FIGHTING THE CUTS
City TV appoints Derek Inman director
City TV has announced the appointment of local businessman Derek Inman to the board of the local TV company
The threat of retail development schemes to smaller retailers
This year Coventry is set to have a number of large scale retail development schemes; putting pressure on smaller retailers
Ambulance stations to be sold off
Changes in the ambulance service across the region are to lead to many stations being sold.
BAFTA? Birmingham? Library? Games?
Birmingham City Council has announced the name of the game developer to collaborate on an innovative new gaming experience for the Library of Birmingham
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.
One in six people in Walsall rely on out of work benefits
Walsall Labour claim the Government’s latest figures for unemployment in Walsall massively underestimate the number of people without work
A lesson for the UK?
“A major step forward for American Travel & Tourism” – A lesson for the UK?
Business masterclass
Coventry University invites West Midlands businesses to an Open Innovation Masterclass
Audition for a spooky theatre company
“Don’t Go into the Cellar!” is holding auditions for West Midlands-based actors and actresses at Birmingham’s Central Library Theatre
Walsall Labour: “Enterprise zones must offer high paid, skilled jobs”
Walsall Labour is urging Council chiefs to grab the opportunity to bring well paid, long term jobs to the borough
Labour halt councillors’ allowance increase
Labour councillors voted against retaining an inefficient and costly system of paying senior councillors, as Tories u-turned on increasing allowances.
Angry shoppers back petition against councillors’ cash increase
Nearly 500 people visiting Bloxwich High Street on Saturday signed an emergency petition opposing Walsall Conservative plans to increase payments to councillors…
The plight of Midlands’ film industry
John West writes more on the failure of Birmingham’s burghers to capitalise on the potential of a Midlands film industry.
Apprenticeships not a waste
Twelve apprenticeship opportunities have been created in waste management to support young people into employment and training.
Moseley Road baths: Another update
The re-opening date for the Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath has been pushed back yet again
NHS local helps create new digital service for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
NHS local has been working with Birmingham Children’s Hospital to create a new online experience for patients and staff.
Design award for successful Longbridge company
A design team, based in Longbridge, wins a European electronics industry accolade at the Elektra Awards 2011
BBC and Birmingham; the BBC responds
BBC Director General Mark Thompson has responded to Yardley MP John Hemming’s letter
Celebrate Stirchley with Stirchley Prospects
Stirchley, south Birmingham, is a primarily residential area with a declining shopping street – but change is on the way
BBC: A letter from Yardley
John Hemming has written to the BBC Director General to try to discover what the future holds for the links between the BBC and Birmingham.
Coventry theatre set for London award
The nomination recognises the work of Set Designer Jon Bausor who designed the ambitious and sizeable set for The Lord of the Flies,
Birmingham adds sole to the X Factor
A funky online design company based in Aston, was approached by X Factor stylists, to design three pairs of exclusive trainers for the all-girl group Little Mix
Birmingham appeals to the BBC
A cross-party group has written to BBC Director General Mark Thompson in the hope of obtaining more production activity in the region.
Double win for Birmingham
Birmingham-based design consultancy – specialists in the leisure and hospitality sector – has scooped the ‘Best Bar and Restaurant Design’ award.
Air Passenger Duty under attack
The World Travel and Tourism Council have again criticised the UK Government for not reforming the application of Air Passenger Duty on air travel.
ATV Studios: A letter to Birmingham City Council
John West, a campaigner for local jobs in the media, has sent an open letter to Andrew Round – Birmingham Council’s Planning and Development Manager
Work experience success for Sandwell students
Over the last 12 months The Public in West Bromwich have welcomed over 110 students on work experience placements