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100 contractors sign up to Birmingham council 'social contract'
Economic Development
More than 100 firms have signed up to The Birmingham Business Charter for Social Responsibility, which promises to 'buy Brummie' and pay the living wage.
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Selly Oak student landlord wins reprieve on controversial extensions
Economic Development
Despite being told to tear down two extensions by government planning inspector, the landlord has won revised planning permission from Birmingham City Council
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A look inside 'Marie Celeste' Fiddle & Bone as it prepares for reopening
Brindleyplace
Historic canalside pub is undergoing major renovation to open next spring after laying untouched for more than 12 years
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Birmingham Council chief speaks at Civic Society's annual reception
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council chief executive, Mark Rogers, spoke at the Birmingham Civic Society Annual Reception hosted by DWF LLP.
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Congestion charging for Birmingham on the table says Sir Albert Bore
Economic Development
City council chief refuses to rule out parking taxes and controversial charging scheme in a bid to alleviate traffic problems in Birmingham and boost public transport usage
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Put combined authority plans on hold - so public can have a say, demands MP
Economic Development
Birmingham MP Steve McCabe says "politicos" must not be allowed to create a West Midlands combined authority without consulting the public
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Perry Barr flood gridlock 'cannot be allowed to happen again'
Economic Development
Birmingham highway bosses have been told to set up pre-planned diversions to avoid a repeat of A34 gridlock which brought commuters to a standstill after underpass was blocked
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Birmingham's £4bn plan to get city moving
Economic Development
A new vision for transport in the city can be unveiled which is expected to revolutionise how people travel and commute across Birmingham over the next 20 years
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Rockspring buys NatWest Tower on Colmore Row in long-awaited deal
Colmore Row
Investment firm Rockspring has bought the Colmore Row building – which has been vacant for a decade – and is expected to oversee one of the city’s most central office developments
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First areas of Birmingham to have 20mph limits announced
Economic Development
Work on the limits in Moseley, Kings Heath, Sparkbrook, Sparkhill and Balsall Heath will begin next spring at a cost of nearly £400,000
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Goodman starts at Eastside Locks in Birmingham's first speculative office since recession
Eastside
Construction of a 55,000 sq ft four-storey office scheme has begun at Eastside Locks by property group Goodman
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City councillors predict 'battle royale' over elected mayor
Economic Development
Watchdog committee calls for inquiry into the proposals for joint working between the Birmingham and Black Country authorities
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Harborne clock tower development The School Yard sold
Economic Development
City firm Edg Property has sold the first phase of the School Yard development to asset management company Avignon Capital
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West Midlands combined authority: region's leaders write to George Osborne
Economic Development
The leaders of five Midland councils have written to Chancellor George Osborne asking for powers to be devolved to a new combined authority. Here is the text of the letter
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Birmingham and Black Country agree combined authority in historic deal
Economic Development
Authorities in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton will sign an agreement on Friday alongside Birmingham City Council committing to creating a new body with powers over the region
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Time to abandon the concept of "Greater Birmingham" once and for all
Opinion
It would be silly if the long-sought after goal of greater unity within the West Midlands is put at risk because of hang-ups over a name.
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Underground motorway mooted to ease Birmingham congestion
Economic Development
The "super-tunnel" is one of a host of prospects put forward by Birmingham City Council to combat the full-to-bursting A38
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Birmingham heritage fears with one official overseeing historic gems
Birmingham City Council
The Victorian Society says unless urgent action is taken, the city faces a repeat of the 60s and 70s, when many architectural gems were bulldozed
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Diversity in the Boardroom: Birmingham businessman Karl George aiming to tackle the issue
Economic Development
The Effective Board Member Programme (EBM) is aiming to shake up the composition and diversity of boards across the private, public and voluntary sectors
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Chancellor George Osborne hints at West Midlands mayor
Economic Development
George Osborne has suggested a new figure could head up a combined authority with powers across the region
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West Midlands should follow Greater Manchester with metro-mayor, says Sir Albert
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader welcomes news that North West combined authority is to get regional mayor and urges support for similar move here
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Innovation Birmingham's forum on cutting carbon emissions
Economic Development
Innovation Birmingham's "Transport and Mobility" study visit was part of a programme of activities to aid Birmingham's efforts for carbon reduction.
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Cycling is not just for 'white young men', says Richard Burden MP
Economic Development
Birmingham MP Richard Burden hit out at Deirdre Alden's claims that Birmingham's £23 million plan to encourage cycling was discriminatory
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Ed Miliband vows: I'll create a Cabinet for the English regions
Economic Development
Labour's devolution plans revealed: Big city and regional leaders to join "English Cabinet" chaired by Ed Miliband, while legislation will devolve control of transport, housing and more to local level
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