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Review of 2015 - November: City council vision, Metro extension and delays hit Park Regis
Midland Metro
Radical plans emerged in November to break up Birmingham City Council, it was announced the full Metro extension would not open until 2016 and the Park Regis hotel opening was put back by six months
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Acocks Green protesters fear historic district will split
Acocks Green
Another backlash over proposals by Local Government Boundary Commission to redraw Birmingham's political map with new council wards
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Review of 2015 - September: Carters of Moseley, Mere Green regen and Capita dividends
Bournville College
Birmingham's foodie scene was celebrating in September after Carters of Moseley became the city's fifth restaurant to boast a Michelin star, new images showed bright future for Mere Green and there was anger over Capita's city council deal
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Hidden Spaces: Moseley Road Baths' Victorian splendour
Hidden Spaces
The spectacular Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath is a well-preserved snapshot of Edwardian society and a fascinating insight into the social history of this city
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Review of 2015 - August: Prosperous Birmingham, mosque extension and Grand Central retailers
Birmingham city centre
August saw new research proclaim Birmingham as the fourth most prosperous city in the country, plans were unveiled for a £7.5m extension to a city mosque and the final batch of lettings at Grand Central were announced a month ahead of opening
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Review of 2015 - July: Land Rover Defender, Christopher Wray regen and Google's boost for library
Lasan
Land Rover revealed this month it would continue production of its Defender into 2016, a new future was unveiled for some of Birmingham's oldest houses and tech giant Google offered a helping hand to the beleaguered Library of Birmingham
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Review of 2015 - June: NatWest Tower, Eastside regen and Centenary Square redesign
Colmore Row
New plans were lodged for the NatWest Tower's replacement in Colmore Row, images showed how the Eastside Locks scheme would look and the winner was unveiled for the redesign of Centenary Square
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Hidden Spaces: Elan Valley Aqueduct's tunnels deep underground
Hidden Spaces
If the Edgbaston Waterworks were the key to the industrialisation of Birmingham then the Elan Valley Aqueduct was the lock that was opened
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Emissions charge for lorries foisted on Birmingham by Whitehall
Birmingham City Council
Central 'clean air zone' will also be targeted at buses, taxis and vans - but not cars
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Review of 2015 - March: China Flights, Electric cinema fears and green light for old V Building site
Birmingham Airport
A major boost was heralded in March as a deal was struck to run flights to China, plans were withdrawn to develop flats next to the Electric and a long-running regen project finally won council backing
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Review of 2015 - February: City council consultant, Brindleyplace birthday and Snow Hill masterplan launched
Brindleyplace
Birmingham City Council came under fire in February for spending £1,100 a day on a consultant, Brindleyplace started celebrations of its 20th birthday and city chiefs unveiled the £600m vision for Snow Hil
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Annual awards for Birmingham's brightest and best politicians
Politics
Back by popular demand are the annual  'awards' which the members of Birmingham City Council would rather not win
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West Midlands Police commissioner wants to hike council tax
Politics
David Jamieson says a £5 rise for a band D property would still be less than residents in neighbouring force areas have to pay
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Green light for new Sainsbury's in Selly Oak
Birmingham City Council
Narrow vote by city councillors means work can start next year on 70,000 sq ft superstore and 18-storey student accommodation block near Queen Elizabeth Hospital
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'Desperately needed' go-ahead for Jewellery Quarter flats
Birmingham City Council
Plans for 100 flats at Legge Lane have been given the green light despite concerns over a lack of parking
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Boost for Birmingham SMEs as council invests £500k in Obillex
SMEs
Leader John Clancy said it would mean small and medium-sized business suppliers would be given access to finance quickly
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New Birmingham ward boundaries could push Moseley Village out of Moseley
Local Elections
Proposed changes to the political landscape of Birmingham could "rip the heart' out of popular village as residents digest future of the city
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Birmingham libraries should be 're-imagined' to survive
Politics
New city council leader offers stark warning over the future of city's library service if it is to survive further trimming of local government budgets
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Birmingham shake up will see 19 councillors removed
Local Elections
Major overhaul of city council's political structure will also involve the removal of some traditional ward names such as Soho and Longbridge
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Clancy reaches out to Birmingham's schools
Politics
Council leader bids to engage teachers and children in process of improving neighbourhoods and communities
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Over 70 people attended ​​Innovation Birmingham's latest transport event
Post People
Over 70 people attended ​​Innovation Birmingham’s Transport Innovation Challenges Workshop event
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MP demands clarity over plans to close 100-year-old Birmingham golf club
Richard Burden
North Worcestershire Golf Club in Northfield will close its course in March next year and the clubhouse at the end of April
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Minister: Birmingham City Council is improving but we could still step in
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council is “improving” – but the Government could still take it over if it fails to make enough progress by January, the authority has been warned
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Congestion charge plan hidden in Birmingham budget
Politics
Possible introduction of fee to drive into Birmingham city centre is squirrelled away in the back of latest budget proposals as Tories denounce 'anti-car policy'
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