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Osborne in talks to give West Midlands billions
Economic Development
Treasury officials launch discussions with Birmingham and the wider region over major funding package similar to that promised to Greater Manchester a few weeks ago
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Neil Elkes on a combined authority
Opinion
Greater Birmingham via the back door: 'West Midlands' or 'Mega City One'... it will make no difference eventually, argues Neil Elkes
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New region-wide LEP announced after historic deal
Economic Development
New body is to be created to run alongside a newly formed combined authority but existing LEPs will remain in situ
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Solihull 'some time away' from a combined authority
Economic Development
Birmingham and four councils in the Black Country have already agreed to create a new authority for the West Midlands but Solihull remains the most reticent
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Dudley Yamaha International Piano Competition comes to Symphony Hall
Retail & Consumer
The final of a prestigious piano competition takes place at Symphony Hall on Sunday.
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A quarter of enterprise zone jobs created in West Midlands
Economic Development
A total of 3,200 of 12,530 jobs created since enterprise zones were launched have come in Birmingham and the Black Country
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Boro Foundry on course for £7m in overseas deals
Economic Development
Black Country firm eyeing major international expansion over next five years with support from º£½ÇÊÓƵTI
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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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West Midlands combined authority is 'undemocratic', MEP claims
Economic Development
West Midlands MEP Bill Etheridge said he feared for local democracy after the historic agreement between Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Birmingham’s local authorities
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Labour MPs: We must listen to immigration concerns
Economic Development
Birmingham MP Steve McCabe (Lab Selly Oak) is the latest to highlight the issue of the public's concerns about immigration
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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 combined authority welcomed by business and academics
Economic Development
Leaders of five local authorities in the region have agreed an accord which will see the new authority, overseeing economic development and transport as well as other powers, established next year
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Thursfields Solicitors mark Halesowen office anniversary
Economic Development
The Halesowen office of Thursfields Solicitors celebrated its first year with a drinks reception for existing and new clients.
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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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David Cameron says Birmingham and Midlands will not be forced to elect a mayor
Economic Development
Prime Minister insists Birmingham and Black Country will not be forced to follow in Manchester's footsteps and elect a mayor - but argues mayors make devolution "easier"
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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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West Midlands mayor: The possible candidates
Economic Development
With talk mayor for the West Midlands back on the agenda, political editor Jonathan Walker assesses the potential candidates
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Black Country is leading the way to combined authority, leader claims
Economic Development
Authorities Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton are keen to link with Birmingham - but Solihull is still to be won over
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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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String quartet The Stringcredibles are taking the sounds of the First World War out on tour
Retail & Consumer
Violinist from the CBSO reveals how string quartet is educating children about the First World War
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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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Taste of the Med coming to West Bromwich
Commercial Property
Bond Wolfe agrees deal with restaurant operator for the final unit in the former Allied Carpets store
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Black Country jobs go at PCS Brands
Economic Development
Kitchenware company calls in administrators resulting in more than 100 job losses across three sites including 20 at its base in Oldbury
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Courageous MPs 'could be stifled' by voter recall
Economic Development
Unpopular causes 'could be ignored' for fear of a by-election says Black Country MP David Winnick
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