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'Pothole crisis' as backlog of repairs may take 10 years
Economic Development
It would take ten years to clear the backlog of repairs to roads across the West Midlands, according to a new study.
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Revenue rises but profit falls at Birmingham NEC Group
Economic Development
The group turned over £136 million in the year to March 31, 2013, boosted by the contract to provide catering to Olympic Park North in the London 2012 Games
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery local history wing wins Renaissance Award
Economic Development
Galleries give visitors the opportunity to discover the broad history of Birmingham from its origins with Peter de Birmingham
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Should we be worried as Parkin joins Bird in Council House flight?
Opinion
Sutton Coldfield duo Philip Parkin and James Bird have both given up on Birmingham City Council.
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Library of Birmingham: Thousands of books can't be reached by librarians
Library of Birmingham
Staff unable to access reference books on high shelves in the archives due to health and safety concerns
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Speed limits set to rise on key Birmingham roads
Economic Development
Main routes such as the Middle Ring Road could see 30mph sections changed to 40mph in a bid to speed up commuter traffic
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Chinese business leaders in Birmingham in bid to boost relations
Economic Development
The party will also meet officials from Birmingham University to discuss the university’s collaboration with a range of organisations in Guangzhou, the third largest city in China. And they will have lunch with Prof David Eastwood, the university’s Vice Chancellor
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Birmingham Big Art Foundation gains charitable status for £2m project
Enterprise
The establishment of the Birmingham Big Art Foundation on March 18 means the Birmingham Big Art Project has also been able to announce its commissioning agent for the scheme
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Miliband under pressure to hand power to cities
Opinion
Labour leader Ed Miliband may need bold policies in order to secure an election win.
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Mustn't grumble... city sees a huge big drop in councillor complaints
Opinion
Politics in Birmingham has cleaned itself up after it was revealed that the independent standards committee has not even met this year.
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No Lamborghinis for councillors as pension scheme gets the chop
Opinion
Councillors have had their Local Government Pension Scheme policies terminated at the end of their current term of office, and barred to their successors.
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Expert dragged in to help Birmingham's children's services
Economic Development
Lord Norman Warner is to become the first commissioner for children's social care at the local authority, the children and families minister Edward Timpson confirmed in a letter to the local authority
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Enquiries flood in after Birmingham NEC Group put up for sale
Commercial Property
There has already been a stampede of applications and interest from potential buyers ahead of this week’s pre-qualification process deadline
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£40m plans for new Birmingham Conservatoire at Millennium Point
Millennium Point
The new purpose-built Conservatoire will be built alongside Millennium Point, adjacent to Jennens Road in Eastside
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£3.3m Stirchley Baths regeneration work commences
Stirchley
Work will involve the conversion of the former local swimming pool into a multipurpose hall for sport, recreational and community activities, as well as the provision of meeting rooms, a cafe and classrooms
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With friends like this, who needs 60,000 traffic fines to sort out?
Opinion
Warning signs for motorists approaching three out of ten city centre bus lanes were inadequate
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Birmingham City Council contract notice for sexual health treatment service
Professional Services
The contract will last for five years with an estimated value of £18.5 million excluding VAT
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Sir Albert Bore: HS2 is 'once in a lifetime opportunity to transform our major cities’
Economic Development
Report from the HS2 Growth Taskforce gave 19 recommendations to Government, HS2 Ltd and local authorities along the route to ensure that every penny of economic value is squeezed from the project
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Licensing chiefs to decide Gatecrasher's future over drugs and violence claims
Economic Development
Police asked Birmingham City Council to review Gatecrasher’s licence after complaining about stabbings, cannabis smoking and violence on Broad Street.
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Fraction of lost Dunlop Motorsport jobs in city to be created in France and Germany
Manufacturing
Erdington MP Jack Dromey’s revelation comes as industry insider claimed firm never had any intention of staying in Birmingham, despite talks
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Ministry move could see Super Prix back on track
Economic Development
Hopes are rising that the street race could return after the government launched consultation that would allow local authorities to close roads for motor sport events.
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HS2 needs a dedicated minister to make it succeed, claims Taskforce report
Economic Development
Chairman of the taskforce, Lord Paul Deighton, was chief executive of the London Olympics Organising Committee, and wants to see some of that enthusiasm and attention brought to the HS2 project
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Birmingham Made Me design expo launches 2014 programme
Enterprise
Since launching in 2012, the Birmingham Made Me Design expo has showcased The Original Design City and the success of design industries across the region, their globally respected products and innovative brands
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Selly Oak businesswoman sets up food school at Harborne School Yard development
Economic Development
The deal means the School Yard, at the Grade II-listed Clock Tower, is fully let – and comes after previous plans for a food school on the development fell down after a fall out
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