Live planning applications in the Quarter

If you are interested in Jewellery Quarter planning applications lodged in February, check out the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust’s  (JQDT) Development Tracker (found here). These applications include: 48 Constitution Hill Proposed change of use of ground floor from vacant retail unit (A1) to restaurant/bar 16-17 Lionel Street Change of use of the existing building with a…

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Ladywood Bonfire Night: 6th Nov from 6.30pm

6TH NOVEMBER 2015 | T.S. VERNON BONFIRE NIGHT OSLER STREET, EDGBASTON, B’HAM, B16 9EU Ticket required from  CARON HALLAHAN at the Ladywood Community Trust (Ladywood Comminuty Centre): Family tickets (2 Adults & up to 3 children) – £6.00 Adult tickets – £2.50 each and Children* – £1.00 (*Children must be accompanied by a paying adult). online at: www.sea-cadets.org/birminghamvernon/news.aspx DOORS…

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An invitation: Christmas at the Coffin Works (Sat 12th Dec)

A Fleet Street Community Christmas The Jewellery Quarter Research Trust and Birmingham Conservation Trust welcome you to join us at Newman Brothers Coffin Works on Saturday 12 December at 6.30pm for some Christmas carols, mulled wine and mince pies and to enjoy being together at this special time of year. Everyone is welcome! Please dress…

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Taking the Council to the People: Wed 4th Nov 13:30 – 15:00

The Council is holding an event in each District during November entitled “Taking the Council to the People” to engage with local communities about what the Council should look like in 2020, and to test out and gather views/ ideas on the broad themes arising from the demand management work streams.  The events will inform the…

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Great Charles St development: public consultation 30th Sept

Great Charles Place, on Great Charles Street, is a joint venture between Sterling Property Ventures and Long Harbour. There is a Public Exhibition about the plans on Wed 30th Sept 10am – 7pm in St Paul’s Church. Text from their blurb is below: ——————————————————————- Please join us to view the proposals for a new £55million mixed-use development…

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Jewellery Quarter Festival Volunteers Needed

Have been on holiday, so a bit late to the party posting this one I’m afraid. The deadline to express interest was yesterday (11th July) but do still contact Suzanne if you’re interested (info at the bottom of the post) as she’ll let you know if they are still looking for help. Are you friendly and…

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JQ Festival 2015: 17th – 19th July

A weekend of events that celebrate the diversity and creativity of the Jewellery Quarter is taking place in July at the first JQ Festival. Organised by the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID), the festival will officially mark the opening of The Golden Square. It will feature the first ever Jewellery Quarter Open Studios, which will…

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