Tag: Aston
A5127 Aston Bridge emergency closure
Road users are being advised that Aston Bridge, which carries out-of-city traffic from Dartmouth Circus over Aston Expressway and onto Lichfield Road northbound, is expected to remain closed to traffic until August 2015 while essential design and repair works are carried out. Â The closure was put in place in September 2014 by Amey, Birmingham […]
Advanced Manufacturing Hub site ready for development
Reclamation works have been completed at Birmingham’s Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMH), ready for the development of up to 150,000 sq ft of employment space. The AMH is one of six Economic Zones being promoted by Birmingham City Council to fast-track economic development and is a joint venture with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). Works […]
Cash up for grabs for local walking projects
Community groups and schools in Aston, Ladywood, Nechells, Soho and Sparkbrook can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects designed to get local people walking. It’s part of the ‘Walking Cities’ project organised by national charity Living Streets and Birmingham City Council to encourage people to benefit from being more active. The grants […]
Views sought on manufacturing hub development plan
Public consultation is to be carried out on a blueprint setting out how a key area of Birmingham will be redeveloped into an Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMH) which would create job opportunities for city residents, attract greater investment and boost economic growth across the region. The 20-hectare site, which occupies a strategic location adjacent to […]
Another milestone for advanced manufacturing hub
The Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMH) in Aston, one of six economic zones being promoted by Birmingham City Council to fast track economic development, has reached another milestone with the refurbishment of the Aston Tavern. The Aston Tavern sits on the extreme edge of the AMH, a joint venture with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), […]
Mike’s a local authority hero
A Birmingham City Council employee has been recognized with a national 'Local Authority Hero' award for his work with volunteers at a local charity. Deputy Head of Events, Planning and Commissioning, Mike Osborne, was presented with the award by Locality, the leading nationwide network for community-led organisations. He was nominated by Bidgley Power, a charity […]
