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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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Review: Solihull Choral Society, Solihull School Chapel
Retail & Consumer
John Gough enjoys Solihull Choral Society's take on Gabriel Fauré’s evergreen Requiem led by Andrew Fletcher's impeccably rehearsed choir
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ZF Friedrichshafen strikes deal to buy TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation
Economic Development
The deal will see TRW Automotive sites at Stratford Road, Shirley, College Road, Perry Barr, and Nuneaton swallowed up by the Baden-Wurtemberg-based engineering group
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St Basils aims to break records with BIG SleepOut
Economic Development
The young people’s homeless charity is hoping this year’s event on November 28 will see more people than ever taking part to help mark the occasion and prove the biggest and best yet
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Growth continues for HCB Group
Professional Services
Atter Mackenzie, a 29-year-old well-established legal firm, will be the 11th independent business to come under the HCB umbrella
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Major expansion for Touchwood shopping centre
Economic Development
Retail hub will be transformed with 25 new shops and restaurants and up to 400 new jobs promised as part of massive regeneration
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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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Heart of England NHS trust chief steps down after watchdog unveils failings
Economic Development
Mark Newbold said language used by Monitor about the trust as “undermining” and “uncomfortable” was among his reasons for leaving
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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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Hay Wood Grange in Wroxall is a barn offering luxurious living spaces
Retail & Consumer
An old farm building has been reclaimed for future generations to use as a family home, says Alison Jones
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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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Demand for virtual accountancy services fuelling growth at Prime Accountants
Banking & Finance
Prime, which also has an office in Coventry, has taken on 12 new staff since January, with a particular focus on its outsourced accountancy service
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Bunn-o-matic launches new European HQ in Solihull
Commercial Property
Coffee machine manufacturer relocates from Milton Keynes to new base in the heart of the region
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£1,650,000 The Courtyard in Dorridge
Retail & Consumer
There is ample opportunity for drinking and dining in this contemporary build in Dorridge, reports Alison Jones
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Ed Miliband vows: I'll create a Cabinet for the English regions
Economic Development
Labour's devolution plans revealed: Big city and regional leaders to join "English Cabinet" chaired by Ed Miliband, while legislation will devolve control of transport, housing and more to local level
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Chuka Umunna calls for regional mayors in 'more federal' Ƶ
Economic Development
In a strident interview on devolution to English regions, the Shadow Business Secretary called for a more federal political model
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Jaguar Land Rover strike threat after unions turn down 14% rise
Economic Development
Three-year pay deal rejected amid concerns over cuts to pensions, starter rates and bonus payments
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Park View School flooded with applications despite Trojan Horse claims
Economic Development
Park View School the Academy in Alum Rock was flooded with 884 applications – despite only being able to offer 120 places to pupils this academic year
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Integrity Security Group expands after venturing east
Economic Development
Solihull firm secures £250,000 contract to supply cleaning, facilities and security services to Nottingham Wholesale Fruit and Flower Market
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BBC TV presenter backs business campaign hoping to give ex-convicts a chance
Economic Development
Fallen BBC television presenter Ashley Blake has backed calls for employers to give ex-convicts a chance amid a national debate over jobs for offenders.
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Leading lights put future of region in the spotlight
Economic Development
Key figures from the city's private and public sectors came together to debate projects in the region and future collaboration
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£600k Substantial Solihull detached home has residence to rent
Retail & Consumer
Careful division has created another place to live in or let in this large Solihull property, reports Alison Jones
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£795k renovated home in Knowle
Retail & Consumer
A refreshed interior has created striking new spaces in this Knowle house, says Alison Jones
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