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The board of the WMCA voted to reject the transfer, despite a public consultation showing support for the idea
Birmingham Post Business AwardsBirmingham Post Business Awards 2019 opens for entries
Our annual celebration of the city's top businesses and organisations will celebrate achievement across 14 categories including five new awards for this year
HomeHuge number of Brummies failing to opt-out of 'open' electoral register - here's why that mattersAny adult who is entitled to vote must add their name to the electoral register if they are requested to do so
HomeRevealed: This is how under pressure Birmingham ambulance services areWest Midlands Ambulance Service Trust received more than 1.2 million emergency phone calls in the 12 months to July 2018, new figures have revealed
HomeMore cash needed for spiralling numbers of looked after children in SandwellMore money needed to stop children’s social services falling further into the red
HomePreparing for bar fight in Dudley as councillors clash
The scheme is likely to become a political football
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Birmingham Post Business AwardsBirmingham Post Business Awards 2019 opens for entries
Our annual celebration of the city's top businesses and organisations will celebrate achievement across 14 categories including five new awards for this year
Regional AffairsMore Birmingham schools suspend No Outsiders LGBT lessons under pressureProtests over the teaching of equalities at city primary schools restart amid homophobia claims
What's On NewsWorld's biggest Primark in Birmingham 'to open new Disney-themed cafe'
When Birmingham's new Primark opens on April 11 one of its star attractions will be a family-friendly cafe
Regional AffairsSchool where 'parents turn up drunk' opposes shop's booze licence in BirminghamThere are already two vaping shops and a massage parlour near the school
Regional AffairsLibrary exhibition showcases moving tale of iconic Birmingham charity
The exhibition, which runs until March 28, celebrates the 30-year history of Acorns children's hospice

Business

Business NewsGuests celebrate launch of Birmingham Post Business Awards 2019 at Fazenda Birmingham Post launch event at Fazenda, March 21 2019
Birmingham Post Business AwardsBirmingham Post Business Awards 2019 opens for entries
Our annual celebration of the city's top businesses and organisations will celebrate achievement across 14 categories including five new awards for this year
Commercial PropertyJewellery Quarter apartment block and HSBC's new home up for RIBA Awards
Fifteen projects from across the West Midlands will be considered for the annual awards which could lead onto the prestigious Stirling Prize
Business NewsDeadline approaching for BirminghamLive's 30 Under 30 campaign
There is just a week left to go to nominate someone for our celebration of the most inspiring young people in Birmingham
Jewellery QuarterNew Jewellery Quarter base for digital agency
Lightbox takes up residency in new home in historic St Paul's Square

Regional Affairs

HomeRevealed: How much Birmingham City Council will benefit from business rates this yearLatest government figures have forecast that our council will raise £441,483,827 in rates in 2019/20
HomeCouncillor cleared of making false statements in Sandwell
His explanation was accepted
Regional AffairsPlan to stop flooding tragedies in Walsall approved
Action is being taken to avoid repeat of tragic death from last year's Walsall floods
Regional AffairsMidlands police officers could be sent to ports in no deal BrexitThere is growing concern that West Midlands officers could be sent to other parts of the country
Regional AffairsMP Shabana Mahmood condemns 'homophobic' protests outside Parkfield School
MP said: 'We cannot allow hard-won advances for the LGBT community to be quietly rolled back, but nor can we allow faith to be re-badged as bigotry or shout down those with sincere questions or concerns'

Culture

What's On NewsWorld's biggest Primark in Birmingham 'to open new Disney-themed cafe'
When Birmingham's new Primark opens on April 11 one of its star attractions will be a family-friendly cafe
What's On NewsThis is what is replacing landmark Wylde Green pub in Sutton Coldfield
The pub, bowling green and soft play site in Birmingham Road is set to be replaced by 58 retirement apartments by developers, Adlington
What's On NewsOutrage as Wilderness chef poses with fake guns to promote new extreme restaurant experienceThe now deleted post was part of a PR campaign to promote chef Alex Claridge's new 'extreme' restaurant experience
What's OnA street food festival is coming to Merry Hill
The free event will feature a range of Black County-produced burgers, beverages and barbecued meats
What's On NewsBirmingham St Patrick's Day Parade 2019 bus route changes and travel advice from Network West MidlandsThe celebrations will see Birmingham's Irish Quarter - in Digbeth - turned into a sea of green

Post People

Post PeopleMayor opens new-look Mills & Reeve office
A multi-million-pound refurbishment of law firm Mills & Reeve’s Birmingham office has been completed.
Post PeopleWasps hold networking event in the city
Birmingham’s business community recently rubbed shoulders with Wasps Rugby Club’s players at a networking event in the city.
Post PeopleBaldwins celebrates its rapid growth
Figures from across the legal, accountancy and banking sectors attended the“Baldwings” networking event at Milan Indian Cuisine on Newhall Street.
Post PeopleGrant Thornton celebrates new leadership team appointments
Grant Thornton hosted a celebratory evening to welcome new corporate finance partner Nick Gillott and the promotion to partner of transaction advisory services specialist Alex Hyde.
Post PeopleMeera Syal regales IPF's annual dinner with showbiz tales
Meera Syal was the special guest speaker at the Investment Property Forum (IPF) Midlands annual dinner at the ICC.

Colmore Row

Irwin MitchellDouble awards delight for Birmingham law firm Anthony Collins
Practice named regional law firm of the year again while Irwin Mitchell celebrates hat trick of wins
BYPYBYPY 2019 opens for entries
Annual awards celebrating young talent in the professional services sector has launched
Post PeopleMayor opens new-look Mills & Reeve office
A multi-million-pound refurbishment of law firm Mills & Reeve’s Birmingham office has been completed.
LawBirmingham Post publishes supplement on family law
Birmingham Law Society has teamed up with the Post to look at the latest developments in this sector of the legal profession
MazarsMazars appoints new Birmingham managing partner
Ian Holder will lead a team of more than 170 staff

Leads & Deals

FinanceBuyout deal for Birmingham insurance group
Adler continues expansion across West Midlands with acquisition of Corrigans
Business NewsSamsung snaps up Birmingham tech firm
Whisk was launched in 2013 by former contestant on The Apprentice
Business NewsEuropean investors swoop for Morgan Motor Company
Deal is the first time Worcestershire brand will not be in the sole ownership of the Morgan family
Commercial PropertyBullring and Grand Central owner posts £266m loss
Hammerson says it has been hit by a 'structural shift in retail'
Business NewsBirmingham chain Patisserie Valerie bought by Causeway Capital Partners as 2,000 jobs savedThe deal does not include 27 sites belonging to sister brands Philpotts and Baker & Spice
EdgbastonPort Loop takes shape as Homes England loans £7m to projectGovernment's housing arm backs regen project as developers bring first pre-fab homes to site on cranes
High Speed 2£4m fund to restore woodland damaged by HS2Second round of funding aimed at restoring woodland affected by development of high-speed rail line between Birmingham and London
High Speed 2Comment: Putting transport at heart of business strategyMaria Machancoses from transport body Midlands Connect says the message from businesses is  clear that efficient transport is vital to achieving growth
HousingComment: Houses built in factories are the answerArchitect Joe Holyoak welcomes a move by the city to start building more municipal housing
News OpinionComment: Praise be to Brutalist marvelsMary Keating from Brutiful Birmingham argues that two Birmingham churches showcase the city's best Brutalist credentials
HomeTransfer of policing powers to the mayor is rejectedThe board of the WMCA voted to reject the transfer, despite a public consultation showing support for the idea
Regional AffairsPlan to stop flooding tragedies in Walsall approvedAction is being taken to avoid repeat of tragic death from last year's Walsall floods
HousingComment: Houses built in factories are the answerArchitect Joe Holyoak welcomes a move by the city to start building more municipal housing
Business NewsMidlands Media Awards PanelMidlands Media Awards Panel
Business NewsJet2 plans four new route launches from BirminghamAirline and holiday company expands it presence at city's airport
Birmingham Post Business AwardsBirmingham Post Business Awards 2019 opens for entriesOur annual celebration of the city's top businesses and organisations will celebrate achievement across 14 categories including five new awards for this year
Jewellery QuarterNew Jewellery Quarter base for digital agencyLightbox takes up residency in new home in historic St Paul's Square
FinanceAsk the Experts - get the latest tax bill advice from Haines Watts, BirminghamHenry Briggs, partner at Haines Watts, shares his advice on keeping your tax bill at a minimum ahead of the end of the tax year
EdgbastonPort Loop takes shape as Homes England loans £7m to projectGovernment's housing arm backs regen project as developers bring first pre-fab homes to site on cranes
Irwin MitchellDouble awards delight for Birmingham law firm Anthony CollinsPractice named regional law firm of the year again while Irwin Mitchell celebrates hat trick of wins