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Serene Furnishings expands Black Country base
Commercial Property
Supplier takes extra space on Pensnett Estate to accommodate new range of beds it is adding to collection
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National Planning Policy Framework School Report: 48% Could do much better
Opinion
The media is alive with the sound of planning policy again as the Communities and Local Government Select Committee publishes its report looking into the operation and impact of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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Poundland signs up to St Matthew's Quarter in Walsall
Commercial Property
St Modwen agrees latest letting following recent deal to secure budget retailer B&M to the regeneration project in Walsall town centre
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Damning reports and massive cuts leave us in a real pickle
Opinion
It has been a difficult week for Birmingham City Council as two national reports have prompted yet more negative headlines and another wave of budget cuts unveiled.
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The 2014 -2015 NatWest Venus Awards: Recognising Women in Business
Economic Development
The 2014-2015 NatWest Venus Awards: Recognising Women in Business, were open to the Greater Birmingham region and included the Black Country and Staffordshire. Exclusively recognising women in all business sectors.
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Birmingham City Council given 12 months to improve or else
Economic Development
Beleaguered local authority faces dire consequences if it shows no progress within a year and could be broken up and taken over by central government
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Birmingham City Council 'failing the city and holding it back' says Kerslake
Economic Development
Sir Bob Kerslake pulls no punches in his damning report on the council as local government correspondent Neil Elkes assess its key findings
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Sir Bob Kerslake: Birmingham's poorest are being let down
Birmingham City Council
A damning report commissioned by Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has warned Birmingham of City Council to stop making excuses for its failings, and to change the way councillors are elected
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Bernard Shepherd joins Clark Brookes Turner Cary
Professional Services
Mr Shepherd was law society president from 2009 to 2010 and also the president of  the West Midland Association of Law Societies from 2010 to 2012
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Tristram Hunt: Combined councils could help prevent Trojan
Economic Development
Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt has welcomed moves to form a combined authority for the West Midlands.
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Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff reveals what life was like in the rock band
Retail & Consumer
From being a part-time litter picker to hitting the charts, singer Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff reveals what life was like in the rock band. Graham Young reports
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Autumn Statement: Devolution damp squib for West Midlands
Economic Development
Chancellor accused of delivering warm words but hot air on devolution - but said his “door is open” to cities and towns which want to follow the example set by Manchester
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Peter Shirley: The funding roundabout in West Midlands parks
Retail & Consumer
When reduced budgets are imposed it is natural for councils to look first at cutting such discretionary activities, in order to protect those they are legally required to do.
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New recruits join Thursfields Solicitors
Professional Services
Tom Evans joins as an associate solicitor in the firm’s wills and probate department, with Mandeep Landra and Jane Salmon joining the residential & commercial property and family departments respectively
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Is it time to head back to Whitehall with the begging bowl?
Opinion
Perhaps the biggest threat is the soaring cost of child protection – the priority service for the city
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Ed Balls calls for "Midland Powerhouse" as he pledges to devolve cash and power to region
Economic Development
The Government's plans for a "Northern Powerhouse" are excluding the rest of the country, Labour's Shadow Chancellor has warned
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Avingtrans to close Black Country base
Manufacturing
Aerospace, energy and medical products manufacturing group says steep rise in oil price and delayed projects has brought about decision
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Black Country chamber names Voestalpine Metsec business of the year
Economic Development
Oldbury manufacturer was one of seven winners at the annual awards which recognised customer service and international trade among other categories
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London & Cambridge welcomes SMEs to Pensnett Estate
Economic Development
Trio of small businesses take space at industrial park normally used by large-scale operations
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Review: The Making of Mordor and Black Country Stories art exhibitions
Retail & Consumer
Terry Grimley takes a look at the latest exhibitions at Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Walsall's New Art Gallery
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Core Cities Ƶ meets William Hague to push devolution vision
Economic Development
Sir Albert Bore joins up with other city leaders for meeting with former Tory Party leader who now heads the Cabinet Committee for Devolved Powers
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RMP Products targets new markets with £490k funding deal
Economic Development
Black Country manufacturer established 22 years ago now looking at new markets and job  creation after purchasing two machines for factory
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QualitySolicitors Talbots boost management team
Professional Services
The firm, which has seven offices across the Black Country and Worcestershire, has taken on Emma Cromarty and Rachel Pardoe as HR manager and practice director respectively
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Finance Birmingham funding helps six companies in three months
Banking & Finance
The funds have helped create more than 120 jobs and safeguard a further 116
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