Consultation with householders regarding new wheelie bin services in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council is consulting with residents to get their views on proposed changes to domestic recycling and rubbish collection. Click on the link below for more information, and to be taken to the consultation. www.opinionresearch.co.uk/birminghamwheeliebins The proposals focus on the introduction of wheelie bins to Birmingham. If you live in a block of flats…

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The All-New Birmingham Assay Office

For some time the Assay Office, currently located on Newhall St, has been looking for a new home to enable it to expand and diversify.  Thankfully it has found a site in the Jewellery Quarter and now a planning application has been lodged with Birmingham City Council.  The site fronts Icknield St(the Middleway ringroad) and…

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Make-it Fun Day in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

Black Country Atelier

On Saturday July 14th between 11am and 4pm members of the public are invited to a fun day of making using the latest design technology such as laser cutters and 3D printers in a celebration of Birmingham’s creative manufacturing past, present and future. Organised by Black Country Atelier which has just moved its 3D workshops…

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We need a cunning plan…

On Wednesday I attended a ‘scoping day’ hosted by MADE at Newhall Square and involving the Prince’s Foundation, local groups and (mainly creative) businesses. The question we discussed was: ‘What does the JQ need to ensure a desirable, sustainable future that conserves the essential nature of the JQ?’ Actually that’s my interpretation of what the…

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Protest over axed Kerrang! Radio DJ Emma Scott

Protest over axed Kerrang! Radio DJ Emma Scott

Protest organiser Ross Lang with other disgruntled listeners outside Kerrang! Radio Radio listeners handed a petition to station bosses in Birmingham during a protest against the axeing of popular Kerrang! DJ Emma Scott. Fans of Emma’s show staged a peaceful demonstration outside the station’s studios in the Jewellery Quarter […] Click here to view original…

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