JQ News
BIDding for the Jewellery Quarter’s Future
The ballot has now opened for many businesses in the JQ to have their say on whether we should become a BID – a Business Improvement District. For those who don’t know, a BID is an area where the majority of eligible businesses vote to pay a small increase in their business rates, on the condition…
Read MoreMedals made in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter to mark Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
THOUSANDS of commemorative medals are being produced in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.www.birminghampost.net/…/medals-made-in-birmingham-jew…
Read MoreWatchdogs criticise Jewellery Quarter homes scheme which would see Victorian buildings torn down
by James Cartledge, Birmingham Mail – PLANS to knock down historic buildings in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and replace them with more than 100 new homes …
Read MoreNew square named after Birmingham author Kathleen Dayus
A new public square dedicated to a Birmingham author has been opened in the the Jewellery Quarter.
Read MorePhoto-call: New Chapter Begins for Jewellery Quarter …
David Mahony Chair of the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust, said:” Kathleen's stories are so redolent and help us to understand what thing are, how they …birminghamnewsroom.com/…/photo-call-new-chapter-begins-…
Read MoreCutting the ribbon at Dayus Square
Just a reminder that Dayus Square (at the junction of Albion Street, Legge Lane and Carver Street) will be formally opened at 12:00 on next Monday,12th March when Councillor Tim Huxtable will be unveiling public artwork commemorating the life and work of local author Kathleen Dayus. [mappress mapid=”177″]
Read MoreJQ firm Vaughtons continues Carling Cup medals tradition
… will be continuing at this year's Carling Cup Final, courtesy of one of the world's top bespoke medal makers, based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
Read MoreJewellery Quarter nightclub Subway City says it is too noisy to …
by Neil Elkes, Birmingham Mail A BIRMINGHAM nightclub claims it faces closure on noise grounds after plans for four luxury loft apartments across the road …
Read MoreWe need a cunning plan…Part Two
You may recall I blogged about the Jewellery Quarter’s future and the Neighbourhood Planning process back in December. That post generated some articulate and considered responses: Jan said: ‘I moved to the jq because of the lovely buildings and the mix of industry and residential properties…if we want to create a community here there has…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter public loo going up for auction…
AUCTION bidders could set up Birmingham's most unusual shop – in a disused toilet block where visitors used to spend a penny.www.birminghammail.net/…/jewellery-quarter-public-loo-goi…
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