Tag: NEC
Vélo Birmingham launches at NEC Cycle Show
The inaugural Vélo Birmingham was launched officially at the NEC Cycle Show today (September 22) following a teaser campaign that generated more than 30,000 pre-registrations. Organised by CSM Active in partnership with Birmingham City Council, the event will combine a 15,000-capacity, 100-mile closed road sportive with the third edition of the Birmingham BikeFest, the free cycling […]
Media Watch - Jan 14
Top Birmingham City Council Stories: Revealed: the real risk to our kids (Birmingham Mail) Article about ‘on-street’ profiles of sex offenders, referencing Birmingham City Council’s recent scrutiny report into child sexual exploitation Governors insist it’s business as usual at ‘affair’ probe school (Birmingham Mail) Governors at a school at the centre of a council probe […]
Welcome for Skills Show staying at NEC
Councillor Penny Holbrook, cabinet member for skills, learning and culture at Birmingham City Council, has welcomed the announcement that the national Skills Show will be held at the NEC for the next two years. The Skills Show, which runs from 13 to 15 November this year, has been held at the NEC since its launch […]
Media Watch - July 2
Top Birmingham City Council Stories: 'Strong interest' in NEC Group sale (BBC online) The sale of the NEC Group is moving closer with strong interest from potential bidders, Birmingham City Council has said Plans to end pinch points on ring road roundabouts (Birmingham Mail) Motorists and city centre commuters are being asked for their views […]
Gold at Gardener’s World
Birmingham City Council and the Royal British Legion have been awarded a Gold Medal and Best Exhibit in the Flora Marquee at Gardener's World Live. The spectacular WW1 themed design has already scooped both a Gold award and president's award at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Inspired by the events of WW1, the show-stopping design […]
Media Watch - March 27
Top Birmingham City Council Stories: Relocated conservatoire will boost Eastside plans (Birmingham Post) The regeneration of the city's Eastside has received a second major boost in a month after £40 million plans for a new Birmingham Conservatoire were unveiled. Chinese officials in town in bid to boost trade link (Birmingham Post) Top government official academics […]
Media Watch - Aug 15
Top Birmingham City Council Stories Council facing extra £210m of cuts as Bore fears for the future (Birmingham Post) Leader Sir Albert Bore reveals council financial black hole set to grow to £825m a year by 2017, compared to £615m previously predicted and calls for National Audit Office to assess future viability of local government. […]
Media Watch - July 16
Top Birmingham City Council stories Widespread coverage of planned weekend EDL protest (Birmingham Mail, Midlands Today, Radio WM, Central) Cllr John Cotton interviewed, following issue of statement on behalf of city council and faith groups, stressing city's opposition to extremism and intolerance. Just 19 say 'no' to new wheelie bins (Birmingham Mail) Only 19 households […]
Media watch - Nov 16
Top Birmingham City Council Stories: Coverage of the first day of the Frankfurt Christmas market - Birmingham Mail, WM, Midlands Today, Central and ITV Three-month wait for library (Birmingham Mail) Birmingham’s central library will close on 29 June next year, allowing transfer of millions of books, journals and archive items to the new Library of […]