Check out the latest planning applications in the JQ

As a part of the JQDT (Jewellery Quarter Development Trust) structure, a Planning Consultative Committee meets and reviews applications on behalf of businesses and residents in the Quarter. The team lodge comments about planning directly to Birmingham City Council. The committee meets every month and the city council recognises […] Click here to view original…

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Jewellery Quarter BID Renewal ballot open

Jewellery Quarter BID Renewal ballot open

Businesses in the Jewellery Quarter are being encouraged to vote and support an additional £2.9 million investment into their area over the next five years. Improvements to the public realm, expanding the dedicated cleaning team, boosting recycling facilities for businesses and free public Wi-Fi are among the projects the […] Click here to view original…

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Assay Office could be stopped from using anchor mark abroad

Assay Office could be stopped from using anchor mark abroad

Founded in 1773, the Assay Office courted controversy last year with its decision to open a base in India A controversial move by Birmingham Assay Office to use its famous anchor mark abroad could be scuppered. In 2016, the office announced it was opening a new branch in India […] Click here to view original…

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Weston Beamor Increases its Presence on Social Media

Weston Beamor Increases its Presence on Social Media

Over the past ten months, Weston Beamor, the Birmingham casting house, 3D printing and bespoke manufacturing company, has made a concerted effort to extend its reach across various forms of digital media. The results have been extremely encouraging, as evidenced by the significant increase in their followers on numerous […] Click here to view original…

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Volunteers Wanted for Jewellery Quarter Festival 2017

Jewellery Quarter Festival Volunteers 2016

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The Jewellery Quarter Festival, taking place on the 28th – 30th July 2017, is a three-day celebration of our vibrant, creative, quirky corner of the city. The Quarter is home to over 100 independent Jewellery retailers, more than 50 independent bars, restaurants and cafes and a […] Click here to view original…

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The Dual Works

The Dual Works

The Dual Works is a shared creative studio situated at 23A Kenyon Street, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter established in 2015 by two founding members Zoe Robertson and Steve Snell. This duo are practicing artisans who have a combined teaching experience within design education of over […] Click here to view original web…

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New Physio Joins the Optispine JQ Team

New Physio Joins the Optispine JQ Team

Physiotherapist, Rhodri Parfitt, has recently joined Jewellery Quarter-based back and joint centre, Optispine Birmingham. He brings a new dimension to the team with a particular focus on exercise rehabilitation. “I’ve always been fascinated by how the body works and enjoy learning new ways of helping people recover from pain […] Click here to view original…

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