How much is it worth then?

Alan Clawley wonders if Birmingham city council will realise they have an undervalued gem on their hands.

The Library blame game

Alan Clawley on a case of bipartisan party politics.

Whitby and Gambles

Alan Clawley comments on the two main architects of the Library of Birmingham’s future plans.

Earth calling Whitby

Birmingham’s council leader has called his recent meeting with the head of the BBC ‘promising’. Dave Woodhall begs to differ.

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

Council Leaders Appeal For Calm

Leaders of the three main parties on Birmingham City Council have issued a statement in the wake of last night’s tragic incidents.

Late accounting for Birmingham Council

Councillors should be scrutinising the process leading up to major decisions not reacting to decisions that have already been made when it is too late to change them.

Appreciating architecture

“…a cultural divide exists between the arts and business communities in Birmingham over the appreciation of modern architecture”

City Tourist Numbers Up

Visitor figures in Birmingham have continued to rise despite the economic picture.

Jobs Boost for the Region

There’s been a lot of good news for employment prospects in the West Midlands and Warwickshire.

Birmingham – Gourmet Destination

The third Birmingham International Food Fair takes place later this month.

Birmingham City Council roles announced

The key leading roles on Birmingham City Council have just been officially announced for the 2011/12 municipal year

One of Birmingham’s best kept secrets

One of Birmingham’s best-kept secrets is what goes on inside the suite of buildings in Paradise Circus, off Chamberlain Square

Skin and Bones

Alan Clawley has seen the plan for the New Street Gateway… and he’s curious.

Paradise postponed?

Alan Clawley has been asking searching questions and receiving some confusing answers on the redevelopment of Birmingham’s Paradise Forum.

Overview and Scrutiny

Following last week’s elections and the referendum on AV, Steve Beauchampé takes the political temperature.

Council to spend £300,000 to ‘sell’ new library

Of all the services provided by Birmingham City Council why is a new public library singled out for special treatment?

New Olympic Coup for Birmingham

Council leaders were celebrating today as the city announced that a third Olympic squad will use Birmingham as a base prior to the 2012 London Olympics.