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Northfield flats demolition plan set for approval
Cabinet are being asked to approve plans to demolish a block of flats in Northfield as part of Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust’s (BMHT) ongoing programme of ensuring its properties are sustainable and meet the needs of residents. A report to be considered by cabinet on January 26 asks councillors to give the go-ahead to proposals […]
Archive: Budget Q&A webcast Jan 2016
Webcast Available Here : https://www.birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/205107
Building Birmingham Scholarship student engineers announced
Local engineering students who will be among the first to work on the new high speed rail route were introduced at an annual awards ceremony today (Friday 18 December). The Building Birmingham Scholarship announced this year’s 25 young scholars who are set to pursue careers in the built environment sector. The 16-24 year olds, a […]
Archive: Budget Q&A webcast Dec 2015
The full video archive of our #BrumBudget16 webcast on December 15.
AMSCI successes highlighted in report
A report highlighting the successful performance of the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) and seeking approval for Birmingham City Council to extend its role as the accountable body by a further two years has today been approved by cabinet. Covering both regional and national programmes and funded through the government’s Regional Growth Fund, AMSCI […]
Longbridge Connectivity Scheme set for green light
A scheme to improve transport links in Longbridge is expected to be given the go-ahead by Birmingham City Council’s cabinet. The Longbridge Connectivity Scheme aims to improve journey times by reducing congestion, as well as improving the experience of rail passengers and enhancing the way transport is integrated. It also aims to create employment opportunities […]
Building more affordable homes for the city
A report seeking approval to build 166 affordable homes for rent and sale in Perry Common is to go to cabinet. This is the final phase of an area regeneration that has seen the replacement of 908 structurally defective homes with 913 new homes (including a 40 place Extra Care centre), a health centre, and […]
New BMHT homes handed over to tenants
A housing development in Ladywood built through the city council’s house building arm has been handed over to tenants. Built through the Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT) by Galliford Try Partnerships, the £2.67m development of 45 properties will include 23 properties for affordable rent. New tenant Mohamed Albabili said: “I used to live in a […]
Further canal improvements due for cyclists
A £3million programme of work to further improve cycle routes along canals in Birmingham are set for approval by Cabinet on November 17
Your chance to find out more about vital flood risk work
With more than 30,000 properties thought to be at risk of flooding in Birmingham, a free event is being held to enable residents, businesses, voluntary or community groups, developers and those with a professional interest in flood risk to find out more about the important work being done to tackle this issue. Birmingham FloodFest takes […]
