West Midlands Mayor Andy Street wants to raise the curtain on a new era for culture in the region, by agreeing a groundbreaking Creative Arts Devolution Deal with the Government.
Andy Street’s battle plan to protect the region’s heritage for future generations includes listing dozens more cherished pubs, after the destruction of the Crooked House.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has unveiled his battle plan to protect the region’s heritage for future generations – including listings dozens more cherished pubs, following the destruction of the Crooked House.
As the festive season arrives and the longer nights draw in, the wonderful sun-lit success of last summer’s Birmingham Commonwealth Games suddenly seems a million years ago.
Pubs have always been a key part of the cultural life of Birmingham and the West Midlands. In this column, I want to tell you about a brilliant scheme that is asking members of the public to suggest much-loved locals that could receive special protection, to save them from closure.
It’s coming back! The St Patrick's Day parade is set to return after a five-year hiatus next year, and I wanted to use my column this month to congratulate and thank everyone at the Birmingham Irish Association for making it happen.
The bull is coming home. Final preparations are now being made to welcome the star of last year’s Commonwealth Games to Birmingham’s bustling New Street station. Once in place on the station’s futuristic concourse the iconic beast will greet the visitors who are now coming to our region.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed news that Coventry City Football Club have reached an agreement to play at the CBS arena for another five years.
