Number One to Paradise
Alan Clawley on the latest city centre property developments.
Decline of the invisible city
Part 2: A Surfeit of Leadership.
How much is it worth then?
Alan Clawley wonders if Birmingham city council will realise they have an undervalued gem on their hands.
The invisible planner
Who’s in charge? asks Alan Clawley.
An uncanny likeness?
Blatter and Bore. A reader asks the question
Sutton Town Council – the next step
Backing for local council from residents.
Government backing for council initiative
DCLG backs Future Council plan with £4.37 million grant.
The things they say
Spot the difference in BBC coverage.
Birmingham named Location of the Future
Only European city to be recognised in prestigious rankings.
Time for change
Alan Clawley wonders when architectural tastes began to alter.
Record demand leads to unprecedented Birmingham construction spree
Over 1 million square feet of office space to be built as financial services companies flock to Birmingham’s business district.
Birmingham international visitors reach all-time high
International visitor consumer spend reaches £300 million.
The Library blame game
Alan Clawley on a case of bipartisan party politics.
HSBC to create head office of ring-fenced bank in Birmingham
Biggest property deal in the city since 2002.
Smithfield proposals – public consultation
Public to have their say on the future of the £500 million Birmingham Smithfield investment.
National speakers take stage with Greater Birmingham at MIPIM 2015
Region enlists high-profile speakers to discuss prominent projects during global real estate fair.
Core Cities meet William Hague to drive devolution agenda
Council leaders call for greater devolved powers.
Take inspiration from Chamberlain – Bore
Council leader speaks at Highbury democracy convention.
The forgotten suburbs
Alan Clawley has a question to ask council leader Sir Albert Bore.
Greater Birmingham delegation reflects on positive MIPIM
Region’s showcase of ambitions sees 50% increase in media profile.
Robbing Peter to pay Paul
Does Birmingham city council spend wisely? Alan Clawley thinks not.
Sir Albert’s Christmas card and coping with loss
Alan Clawley spots a confusing, yet festive, dichotomy.
The economics of regeneration
Alan Clawley writes: “We are not alone in being sceptical about the ability of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and the RZ to rescue developments like Paradise Circus.”
Cultural Investment “a no-brainer”
City boss praises diversity and makes commitment to reducing inequality.
Councils to Forge ‘Grown-Up’ Relationship
Birmingham is to join with other major provincial cities in seeking a fair deal from national government
Not dead yet, Paul – Saving Birmingham Library
Alan Clawley, on the warpath to save the John Madin designed library in Birmingham, is suspicious of the language being bandied about by journalists and politicians.
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.