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Businessman stripped of land after Broad Street row ends up in court
Economic Development
Allan Sartori, well-known in the city for his management stints at Ronnie Scott’s and the Rocket Club, has been removed as the registered proprietor of the strip of pavement following a tortuous four-year legal battle with Laurence Reddy
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Solihull stands in the way of West Midlands combined authority
Economic Development
Talks are taking place over the region’s authorities uniting under one banner, which could unlock a £20 billion pot were Labour to take power next year
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A topical theme for a company which is far from typical
Retail & Consumer
Birmingham Opera Company is known for its unusual productions. Roz Laws discovers how its latest does not disappoint
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We're in danger or missing the devolution ball
Opinion
Miliband has said he wants cities like Birmingham and Manchester to become powerful urban dynamos, taking control of budgets for skills, housing, transport and the Work Programme so to boost their economies
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More pain means little gain for Labour as cuts temper election hopes
Opinion
When Labour took control of Birmingham City Council after very successful local elections in 2011 and 2012, many assumed they were set comfortably for the long haul.
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Trojan Horse investigator 'will have to work harder because of anti-terror background'
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader Sir Albert Bore reveals community tension concerns, and says the man brought in to investigate claims of extremism in schools has his work cut out to win people over
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Aston Expressway Birmingham at 'considerable' risk of collapsing, claims council report
Economic Development
Raised section of the seven-lane expressway needs £26 million investment to fix it to make the 40-year-old carriageway safe
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Clarke Associates wins business programme PR brief
Enterprise
Wythall agency renews contract to spearhead communications campaign for Business Development Programme
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Birmingham ranked alongside Rome in quality of life survey
Economic Development
The city has been ranked as having the highest quality of life of any in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ outside of the capital – and ahead of the likes of Los Angeles and Dubai, by the Mercer Quality of Living Report 2014
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Library of Birmingham sweeps board at RIBA Awards
Commercial Property
City's landmark £188 million library named region's top building alongside two other category wins
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25 schools investigated over 'Trojan Horse' claims
Economic Development
The council has received more than 200 letters, emails and calls from parents, governors and teachers giving information about the alleged plot
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Concept Sign & Display doubles turnover to repay loan early
Banking & Finance
Concept Sign & Display received a £200,000 loan via Finance Birmingham. The loan was to be paid back over five years but the company was able to repay the funding in full ahead of schedule.
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Birmingham binmen hit out as overtime is scrapped
Economic Development
Many refuse collectors have been limited to four-day working weeks and will now have trouble paying their mortgages and other bills, sources claim
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Bore: Government will hold us back unless we can raise taxes
Economic Development
Birmingham is to call for greater tax-raising powers under a motion backed by senior councillors.
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Bringing dance to Birmingham's streets and theatres
Retail & Consumer
The world is hot-footing it to Birmingham for a major dance festival, discovers Roz Laws
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Birmingham renews culinary links with Lyon by signing Protocole d'Entente
Economic Development
Agreement aims to boost culinary co-operation between the cities as college hosts young chef competition.
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School takeover plots, rumours and questions over new academies
Opinion
According to all information coming out of Birmingham City Council the 'Trojan Horse' letter describing a plot by Islamic extremists to infiltrate inner city schools is most likely to be a hoax.
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Birmingham city living: 1970s office block One Hagley Road set for conversion into 270 homes
Commercial Property
Homes at Edgbaston building will cost between £130,000 and £250,000, with a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom properties.
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Birmingham city living: Three massive schemes form record-breaking £125m deals
Economic Development
Seven Capital has bought One Hagley Road at Five Ways in Edgbaston, the St George’s Urban Village scheme in the Jewellery Quarter and the Point North building at the Waterfront in Brierley Hill – with hundreds of homes being created in each
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Birmingham City Council leader: We must redraw region's economic boundaries
Economic Development
He is among a group of Labour leaders in the region, alongside the leaders of Wolverhampton and Sandwell’s councils, to call for a West Midlands-wide authority in recent weeks
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Birmingham's favourite stores and staff unveiled in retail awards
Economic Development
The Retail Birmingham Awards 2014, backed by the Birmingham Post, recognised retailers and individuals for excellence in customer service, team work, emerging talent and leading in industry standards
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All city MPs call for full inquiry into Trojan Horse claims
Economic Development
The MPs from the three main parties presented a united front in a joint letter to Education Secretary Michael Gove
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Ed Miliband promises "Greater Birmingham" share of £20 billion - but only if region creates a combined super-council
Economic Development
Labour leader Ed Miliband is revealing plans to strip £20 billion from Whitehall departments and give the funds to regions to create jobs, during a visit to Birmingham.
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Midland city declares war on neighbour over HS2 line
Economic Development
Stoke-on-Trent pushes for high speed station despite plans for stop-off in Crewe
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