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Solihull Council
14:57, 29 FEB 2016
West Midlands lagging behind in economic growth
Combined Authorities
New figures show Birmingham and surrounding districts have a long way to go to catch up with couterparts elsewhere in the UK
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Birmingham's housing crisis deepens with larger shortfall
Birmingham City Council
New fears over where to build homes in the city with population set to surge as number of homes needed rises by a further 5,000 units
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More pressure for elected mayor to lead West Midlands Combined Authority
Politics
Ministers spell out that region needs mayor to win significant new powers but West Midlands council leaders draw up proposals for system without clear leader
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Plans submitted to expand Solihull's Touchwood shopping centre
Solihull
The expansion would see the addition of 30 new shops, restaurants and cafés and the creation of a new open street
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West Midlands Combined Authority under fire over name choice
Politics
MP hits out at decision to omit Greater Birmingham from title of new super-council and more reaction following body's official launch
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Eyesore Powergen block to go after 20-year planning wrangle
Shirley
New dawn for former office building after going unused for two decades as developers plan major care and residential scheme
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Opportunity knocks for all if we can tap into our shared wealth
Birmingham City Council
The region must think big in order to attract wealth and investment, says Coun John Clancy
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West Midlands puts differences aside for greater good
Solihull Council
Solihull Council's leader Bob Sleigh said he had come to the conclusion it would be better for the borough to be a part of a new combined authority
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West Midlands nears combined authority after Solihull backing
Politics
A pledge from Solihull leader Bob Sleigh comes after Coventry City Council backed plans for the new body overseeing areas like skills and regeneration
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West Midlands 'must get act together' on combined authority
Economic Development
Business leaders have urged local councils to join forces for new body and bring in elected mayor
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West Midlands can be strongest economic powerhouse says Sir Albert
Economic Development
Combined authority is now weeks away from being formed says Birmingham City Council leader as he looks to outshine other regions following devolution
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Interserve gets go-ahead for new regional headquarters in Solihull
Economic Development
The firm has been given approval to demolish an unoccupied office block near Birmingham International station and replace it with a five-story triangular shaped building
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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
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Nick Clegg: Why Birmingham and Black Country must combine forces as quickly as possible
Economic Development
In a wide-ranging interview the Deputy Prime Minister tells Jon Walker the region must press on with a combined authority quickly
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General election throws a spanner in the works for Sir Albert's cabinet
Opinion
Labour leader Sir Albert Bore is as nailed on a certainty as you can get to retain his Ladywood seat for another four years, but the same cannot be said for some of his cabinet colleagues.
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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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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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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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A45 widening works to ease Birmingham Airport congestion
Economic Development
New £1m, three-month programme of roadworks commissioned and funded by airport ahead of new bridge project
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Voters want "big changes" - and only the Greens can deliver, says party leader Natalie Bennett
Economic Development
The Green Party want to tax the rich, tax supermarkets and nationalise the railways. As she prepares for their annual conference in Birmingham, party leader Natalie Bennett tells the Birmingham Post why voters are going Green.
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Surprise hat in ring for elected police boss
Economic Development
Former transport minister David Jamieson is aiming to succeed the late Mr Jones who died suddenly this month.
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ICE Awards 2014
Commercial Property
Institution of Civil Engineers 2014 West Midlands Awards
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Solihull Council appoints former Salford boss as chief executive
Economic Development
Nick Page replaces Mark Rogers who left Solihull in February for a new role as chief executive of Birmingham City Council
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Solihull stands in the way of West Midlands combined authority
Economic Development
Talks are taking place over the region’s authorities uniting under one banner, which could unlock a £20 billion pot were Labour to take power next year
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