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Tax law change could spur 拢1bn Birmingham regeneration
Economic Development
The British Property Federation is calling on the government to free up its stance on local government borrowing so councils can spend on regeneration even as the recession cuts off sources of finance
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Council expenses system much fairer than Parliament's
Economic Development
Parliament would do well to follow standards set in monitoring councillors鈥 allowances, says Chris Game.
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Mike Whitby looking to have last laugh on leadership challenge
Economic Development
Local government correspondent Neil Elkes finds Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby carrying on regardless, despite facing a threat to kick him out of office
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Blears to meet MPs to discuss West Midlands city region hopes
Economic Development
Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears is to meet MPs for discussions about how the West Midlands鈥 bid for city region status can be saved.
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Whitby pleaded with Government to grant West Midlands city region status
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has revealed how he pleaded with Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears to approve proposals for a powerful West Midlands city region.
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Whitby set for four-year leadership term in Birmingham - just like a mayor
Economic Development
Mike Whitby could become Mayor of Birmingham in all but name when a plan to give him a four-year period in office is approved.
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Carillion lands 拢193m contract for Birmingham Library
Birmingham City Council
The proposed 拢193 million Library of Birmingham took another step towards becoming a reality with the announcement that Carillion has been appointed official contractor to the project.
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Councils told to work together for more independence
Economic Development
Councils in the West Midlands must share money and 鈥渟overeignty鈥 in order to receive more freedom from Whitehall, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has told civic leaders.
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Council's star on the rise
Economic Development
Birmingham's long slog to escape from the local government league of shame reaches a milestone today with Government inspectors praising city council services which are now consistently above minimum requirements.
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Whitby cleared over schizophrenia jibe
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has been cleared by the local government standards watchdog after he hurled a schizophrenia jibe at a political opponent.
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Whitby probed after jibe
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby is being investigated by the local government standards watchdog over a "schizophrenia" jibe hurled at a Labour opponent.
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Take us to your leader - Moneybags Minister
Economic Development
Council leaders in the West Midlands want more power. Local Government Woolas told Political Editor Jonathan Walker they can have it - if they accept the need for new forms of leadership, such as an elected mayor...
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Birmingham goes to Cannes - moment of Brilliance
Economic Development
A new three-minute film costing 拢90,000 is set to spearhead a drive to bring millions of pounds of investment to Birmingham.
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Inquiry into luxury MG loaned to council chief
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby faces an investigation by a local government watchdog after he was handed free of charge a luxury MG sports car worth at least 拢65,000.
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Four big Birmingham schemes which got Cannes buzzing
Economic Development
There are a record 17,000 people at MIPIM this year from all over Europe's property industry and it is great to see Birmingham and the West Midlands well represented by its key movers and shakers.
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Gary Cardin: MIPIM sees there is more to Birmingham than Spaghetti Junction
Economic Development
Gary Cardin, partner in charge of Drivers Jonas' Birmingham office, on his first trip to MIPIM
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