Future Council
Pledge to help young people into jobs
Young unemployed people in east Birmingham are to be given pledges by local employers to help them gain skills and work experience. Today’s Birmingham Employers’ Convention saw a number of businesses set out their commitment to finding jobs, apprenticeships, traineeships and work experience for young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). […]
Brasshouse library move will extend opening hours
Cabinet is set to formally approve plans to relocate a nationally renowned language service to the Library of Birmingham in a move which will also see the library’s opening hours extended by 26 hours per week. A full business case for moving the Brasshouse Language School to the first floor of the library, as well […]
Snow Hill masterplan set for adoption
A plan to regenerate the Snow Hill and Colmore areas of the city centre and replicate the success of London’s Canary Wharf is set to be adopted. The Snow Hill masterplan is a £600 million scheme aimed at transforming the business district and bringing in further investment from global business, professional and financial services firms. […]
Green light for city centre retail provision
A plan setting out Birmingham’s vision for the way the city centre retail landscape will evolve in the future is set to be approved by the city council’s cabinet. The Birmingham City Centre Retail Strategy aims to provide a clear framework that will guide future development and investment decisions regarding the city centre’s retail offering. […]
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DCLG backs Future Council plan with £4.37m grant
Birmingham City Council is transforming itself as it addresses the challenges of delivering its programme of safeguarding, education and corporate governance improvements whilst also designing an organisation for the future - which reflects the changing nature of local government and its massively reduced funding. It is, therefore, most welcome news that the council’s own plans […]
Why partnerships are essential for the Library of Birmingham
Councillor Penny Holbrook, cabinet member for skills, learning and culture, talks about why partnerships are essential for the Library of Birmingham. First of all, let’s deal with the obvious: this year’s cuts to the Library of Birmingham’s opening hours have been hugely controversial and difficult. It is an extraordinary, iconic building and service that’s helped […]
Recruitment starts for senior council roles
The first phase of recruiting to a number of senior roles at Birmingham City Council starts today (July 30)
New cultural partnership with British Library
A new cultural partnership between the British Library and the Library of Birmingham has been announced today. It follows discussions with the British Library about ways in which the two organisations could work more closely together, and will build on the unique strengths of both organisations’ collections and expertise. The 12 month pilot, supported by […]
