Tag: Grand Central
Grand Central: On track for jobs and skills
A campaign targeting areas of high unemployment helped almost 450 unemployed Birmingham residents into work at the city’s spectacular Grand Central development.
One million shoppers descend on Grand Central
Grand Central has taken Birmingham by storm in its first two weeks of trading, drawing in over one million people in just a matter of days
Birmingham - our city transformed
Sir Albert Bore, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on the renaissance of Birmingham and what it means for the future of the city. Birmingham has just seen two major milestones in the ongoing transformation of the city, with the opening of New Street station and Grand Central. But when talking about transformation, ‘ongoing’ is […]
Plan ahead for a fantastic weekend
People planning a fantastic weekend in Birmingham are being reminded to plan ahead for their visit. The eyes of the world will be on the city this weekend as the Rugby World Cup comes to town in the form of South Africa, Australia, Samoa and Uruguay at Villa Park. The new light and airy New […]
Grand Central Birmingham opens for business
Grand Central opens doors for business Grand Central Birmingham opened its doors to the public for the first time today, welcoming thousands of customers and diners into the UK’s newest premium shopping and dining destination. Following a five-year, £150m transformation, Grand Central now sits proudly above the magnificent £600m New Street station and is very […]
Birmingham welcomes the world to Super September
September is going to be a fantastic month in Birmingham as the city showcases its many attractions to regional, national and international guests. Super September will bring together arts, entertainment and sport alongside the opening of two major milestones in the transformation of the city centre - the opening of New Street station and Grand […]
Your chance to become a Birmingham Ambassador during Super September
Volunteers are being sought to become Birmingham Ambassadors during a month of high profile events expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the city in September. Birmingham Ambassadors will be the public face of the city for visitors during key events such as the Rugby World Cup matches at Villa Park on September […]
Opening dates announced for New Street station and Grand Central
Opening dates revealed for Birmingham New Street station and Grand Central The long-awaited opening dates for Birmingham New Street station and Grand Central have been confirmed. Birmingham New Street station, with its stunning atrium and huge concourse, will open its doors on Sunday 20 September. Grand Central, the shopping complex built above the station, complete […]
Cabinet to approve Grand Central sale plans as shopping complex nears completion
Birmingham City Council is pressing ahead with plans to put the Grand Central shopping complex on the market as the landmark development nears completion. Grand Central, which sits above New Street Station, is set to open in September 2015. So far almost 90 per cent of the new shops, restaurants and cafes including a flagship […]
New Street development reaches another milestone
The new Birmingham New Street station and Grand Central shopping destination are a step closer to completion after demolition work to create the stunning new atrium came to an end. More than 6,000 tonnes of concrete has been removed from under the new atrium allowing natural light to flood the new concourse for the first […]
