Which line to take on the region’s latest transport dilemma?

So the region faces another transport opportunity that could transform not only our movements but our connectivity and integration nationally and internationally and yet we are poised to pull ourselves apart over it.

A Resounding YES for Colmore Business District

Businesses in the Colmore Row area have been casting their votes over the past few weeks on the proposal to establish a Business Improvement District in the area.  Of all those who voted, a resounding 90.1% were in favour of the BID being formed.  The BID – sponsored by Birmingham Forward, Birmingham Future and the Birmingham City Centre Partnership – will form an independent company on 1st April this year.  For further information on its pledges, please click here.

Rallying for the Auto Sector

Urban project managed the Auto Industry Summit, which took place on Tuesday 3rd January at the ICC Birmingham, as part of Birmingham Post campaign to save Jaguar Land Rover.  Sponsored by Marketing Birmingham, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Industry, BPM Media, Birmingham City Council and the NEC Group, near;y 200 delegates attended the event despite snowy weather conditions.  A ten point communique was created and handed to Lord Mandelson on Thursday 5th February as a result of lively discussions at the Summit.  For further information, please click here.

Birmingham International Airport extension plans approved (for the most parts)

A unanimous decision was made at the Solihull Council Planning Sub-Committee meeting held on 15th December approving the proposed Birmingham International Airport runway extension plans.  The expanded airport capacity is essential for the economic growth of our region – in particular reaching growing markets in the US, Indian sub-continent and Pacific Rim.  The decision is subject to a detailed list of environmental-based conditions and obligations which must meet the Committee’s approval in January.  To view the full report, please click here.