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HomeTourism tax plan for Birmingham is 'bonkers', claims councillorThere could be a new hotel tax, airport levy and even a workspace parking levy
Home1,500 new homes plan for four West Midlands sites
The homes could be built in Wolverhampton Sandwell and Dudley
HomeResident who wouldn't leave flat holds up major Birmingham building plan - for 10 years
They refused to move and clung on to their ground floor flat
Regional AffairsThe worrying number of Birmingham pensioners hospitalised by falls every dayThere were 3,420 “finished admission episodes” involving people over 65
Local NewsBroken CCTV claims denied by chiefs in Dudley
It was claimed that 40 per cent of the crime fighting system’s cameras were not working
HomeCentury-old allotments in Perry Barr under threat from bulldozers
Campaigners "devastated" to learn historic 121 plots could go as part of city council's Commonwealth Games masterplan
Local NewsAngry parents stage protest over Walsall school closure
They feel they and their children have been 'failed' over Jane Lane School closure
Broad Street BirminghamComment: HSBC's close encounter is a tall order
Architect Joe Holyoak argues the new headquarters of HSBC UK makes a good fist of fitting in nicely with its new neighbours
HomeMotorist misery on busy Walsall road prompts call for action
Call to return to the old layout of busy A34 road to end misery
Regional AffairsPub bombings - former MP Chris Mullin names those he believes were involvedJournalist Mr Mullin had previously refused to name suspects
HomeViolent thugs 'vandalising stores and attacking shoppers' in village centre
Wednesfield residents say they are becoming more and more fearful of venturing into the centre
HomeMEP Neena Gill is standing to be Labour's candidate for West Midlands Mayor
West Midlands MEP Neena Gill will ask Labour activists to make her the party's candidate for the region's mayor

Business

Commercial PropertyLidl to open two new stores in Birmingham
Budget supermarket continues its expansion with plans for stores in Broad Street and Erdington
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
Business NewsAirline chief vows to continue investing in Birmingham operations
Jet2 boss says airport is a key centre for the operator and holiday company as it welcomes delivery of 100th aircraft to its fleet
ManufacturingJLR to build new engine at Black Country plant
Boost for troubled automotive manufacturer as it announces petrol engine will be engineered at Wolverhampton base
Regional AffairsGovernment dismisses 'nonsense' reports it may scrap HS2
Leaders in the North of England rubbish claims that scrapping HS2 would help the North

Regional Affairs

HomeCentury-old allotments in Perry Barr under threat from bulldozers
Campaigners "devastated" to learn historic 121 plots could go as part of city council's Commonwealth Games masterplan
Regional AffairsThe worrying number of Birmingham pensioners hospitalised by falls every dayThere were 3,420 “finished admission episodes” involving people over 65
Local NewsBroken CCTV claims denied by chiefs in Dudley
It was claimed that 40 per cent of the crime fighting system’s cameras were not working
Regional AffairsNew York-style public park plan in Birmingham city centre
Four-year campaign and petition prompts scrutiny group to look at the idea
Local NewsAngry parents stage protest over Walsall school closure
They feel they and their children have been 'failed' over Jane Lane School closure

Culture

What's On NewsTreat yourself this Valentines Day with affordable items under £10
Stores reveal their latest lingerie sets and they are dreamy
What's OnHot Tub Cinema is coming to Birmingham this summerBrummies will be able to watch movie classics while relaxing in a hot tub         
What's On NewsNew Food Warehouse opens - these are the biggest bargains we could find
The store has opened in Reedswood Retail Park in Walsall
What's On NewsRoad closures for Birmingham Chinese New Year 2019
These are the road closures and official travel advice for the festivities in Birmingham this weekend
Business News27 HMV stores set to close immediately - FULL LIST including Merry Hill27 unprofitable stores will close with immediate effect, resulting in 455 redundancies

Post People

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.
Post PeopleLaw firms mark merger with drinks reception
Partners from law firm mfg Solicitors hosted a drinks reception for clients at Birmingham’s Opus restaurant to mark its merger with historic city legal practice Pearson Rowe.

Colmore Row

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.
Colmore RowFormer Solihull planning chief joins Richborough Estates
James Carpenter is one of six new recruits at the Birmingham-based land promotion company
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.
Colmore RowBirmingham office block undergoes £3.5m facelift
Renovation project starts on 4 St Philip’s Place to create modern office complex

Leads & Deals

FinanceMidven invests in hearing support firm
Sign Solutions will use new capital to create jobs and expands its range of services for hearing impaired people
Commercial PropertyGVA name lost as buyout deal completes
Canadian outfit Avison Young acquires UK property consultancy to expand global group
LegalIndependent Birmingham law firms in merger deal
Practices have joined forces to create £12m turnover firm
Business NewsHuge HMV update after struggling chain calls in administratorsThe company, which employs 2,200 people, went into administration last month
FinanceBuyout deal for Birmingham debt firm
Back2Credit has been acquired by Creditfix
Birmingham AirportReview of 2018 - November & December: Airport's £500m masterplan, Highbury Hall and city centre regenBirmingham Airport unveiled a 15-year vision for the hub in November and a property investor suggested the end could be near for House of Fraser with redevelopment plan
Jaguar Land RoverReview of 2018 - September & October: Velodrome, £125m JQ regeneration and C4 snubs BirminghamThe fallout continued over the decision to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games track cycling in London and Channel 4 chose Leeds over Birmingham for new HQ
Birmingham City UniversityReview of 2018 - July & August: Cameras for speeding spot, £60m business hub and athletes' village Transport chiefs announced plans to install speed cameras on a notorious city road and designs for the 2022 Commonwealth Games athletes' village were revealed
High Speed 2Review of 2018 - May & June: £286m station revamp, Judas Priest rights and Clean Air ZoneDesigns for a major overhaul of Birmingham International station were unveiled in June while heavy metal fans were invited to buy a slice of music history
Commonwealth GamesReview of 2018 - March & April: Luxury hotel, marathon scrapped and £70m for stadiumA major regeneration of a landmark city centre building was handed the green light and Birmingham's marathon was scrapped after just one year
Regional AffairsNew York-style public park plan in Birmingham city centreFour-year campaign and petition prompts scrutiny group to look at the idea
HomeResidents who wouldn't leave flat hold up major Birmingham building plan - for 10 yearsThey refused to move and clung on to their ground floor flat
HomeTourism tax plan for Birmingham is 'bonkers', claims councillorThere could be a new hotel tax, airport levy and even a workspace parking levy
Home1,500 new homes plan for four West Midlands sitesThe homes could be built in Wolverhampton Sandwell and Dudley
Knight FrankA fine manor house in one of England's smallest villages is up for saleThis £1.3m home with four acres is nestled in Cotswold Hills in Little Washbourne, Gloucestershire
EconomyIT firm becomes latest tenant at Advanced Manufacturing HubMayflex will relocate from its current Birmingham base in April to brand new warehouse
BrindleyplaceBrindleyplace office block sold for £29mNew property fund Aver has chosen Birmingham to make its first property deal
FacebookA perfect proposal sealed with sparkle from Birmingham’s historic Jewellery QuarterThis couple’s beautiful engagement story was made sweeter when they were gifted their wedding bands by independent Birmingham jeweller, Sonny’s Jewellery
Broad Street BirminghamComment: HSBC's close encounter is a tall orderArchitect Joe Holyoak argues the new headquarters of HSBC UK makes a good fist of fitting in nicely with its new neighbours
FinanceMidven invests in hearing support firmSign Solutions will use new capital to create jobs and expands its range of services for hearing impaired people