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Solihull's Touchwood shopping centre unveils expansion plans
Economic Development
Public consultation has now begun on the scheme, which has been made possible through a development agreement signed in October last year between Touchwood's owners Lend Lease and Solihull Council
Bytheway & Co invests in new headquarters
Banking & Finance
Bytheway & Co, which was set up in a small home garage by current director Reg Bytheway, has invested to transform a derelict building in Sedgley into its new home
Gateley boosts Birmingham regulatory team with brace of hires
Professional Services
Pauline Munro has been appointed as legal director and Kate Oliver as a senior solicitor
Aston Martin unveils growth plans at Geneva motor show
Economic Development
Andy Palmer outlined the firm’s plans at the Geneva motor show, and said growth would come from a crossover vehicle, wider availability of its Lagonda Taraf luxury saloon and a new generation of sportscars
BPS Birmingham and Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP launch SME funding portal
Banking & Finance
The website has been launched jointly by BPS Birmingham, the organisation representing the region’s business professional and financial services sector, and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership
Jensen marque set to hit the road again with all-new GT
Economic Development
Jensen International Automotive has unveiled its stunning Jensen GT, designed by Jonathan Gould, which it plans to put into production if it gets enough interest
Charles Stanley appoints investment management office branch manager
Banking & Finance
Mr Merten-Jones takes the helm at an office which has seen a rise in funds under management and administration in the past four years, rising from £110 million to £475 million
Vicky Thomas joins Stratford-upon-Avon office of CBTC Rawstorne
Professional Services
Ms Thomas joined a Birmingham law firm 33 years ago straight from school as the office junior
Clement Keys makes two director appointments
Banking & Finance
The firm has seen an increase in revenue over the last 12 months and says it is currently seeing growth in each of its service areas
Five lawyers make move from DWF to Shoosmiths
Professional Services
Partner Roger Potgieter and solicitor Charlotte Healey will join the team in Birmingham, while Janet Dalton becomes the new head of Shoosmiths' financial services team in Manchester
Land Rover donates Defender to Troop Aid charity
Manufacturing
The Defender, which is now in its final year of production, will help transport equipment and basic necessities for soldiers arriving at º£½ÇÊÓƵ MOD hospital units, including the Queen Elizabeth in Birmingham
Anwar Khattak awarded British Empire Medal
Professional Services
Mr Khattak, aged 31, is the figure behind Birmingham Youth Sport Academy (BYSA), a voluntary-run organisation promoting football in a bid to keep underprivileged children occupied in more worthwhile pursuits
Range Rover Evoque Convertible to go into production
Manufacturing
Land Rover first showed a convertible concept at the 2012 Geneva motor show and speculation has been mounting in recent months that it was set to go into production
Aston Martin to extend availability of Lagonda Taraf beyond Middle East
Economic Development
Now named the Lagonda Taraf, the vehicle will also be available in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, Europe and South Africa - but in strictly limited numbers
Shakespeares and SGH Martineau in merger talks
Professional Services
A combined firm would employ around 900 staff, including 150 partners, and see a fee income of more than £75 million
Holiday Inn Solihull embarks on £1m ground floor refurbishment
Economic Development
The eight-week project is set to be completed by the middle of March
Barclays opens new Leamington Spa branch
Banking & Finance
The branch has a new design and sees bank staff are in the banking hall helping customers rather than sitting behind a traditional counter
Coley & Tilley expands wills, probate and trusts team
Professional Services
Lindsey Bohanna brings 12 years’ experience in the field and is a full STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners) member
Public transport app Moovit launches in the Midlands
Transport
The launch follows a test phase which saw 40,000 people trialling the app throughout the region
End of the road draws near for Land Rover Defender
Jaguar Land Rover
As the clock ticks down on the last year of production of the Land Rover Defender, Enda Mullen visits the production line in Solihull
End of an era for Packington Landfill
Warwickshire
It has been announced that the Packington Landfill Site is going to close - but the new geological feature created by earth movements, will remain for ever.
Family law organisation Resolution calls for changes to divorce and separation laws
Professional Services
Katherine Kennedy, an associate at the Birmingham office of law firm Mills & Reeve, said: “Divorce can be one of the most traumatic life events a family can go through, and we all have a responsibility to ensure it’s dealt with in a way that minimises conflict
Goodfish acquires Powell & Harber thanks to Finance Birmingham funding deal
Banking & Finance
Based in Cannock, Goodfish employs 30 people and has clients in markets including the USA, Ireland, Portugal, Hungary and Poland as well as the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
FSB Small Business Expo heading to ICC Birmingham
Economic Development
More than 2,000 people are expected at the business event, along with a host of leading politicians from the three main political parties