Tag: andy street
4 months ago
express.co.uk

Tory mutiny could explode in days forcing Rishi Sunak to call a snap election

Here's why the Prime Minister could announce a general election soon

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9 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

4,000 government jobs 'moving to Birmingham' hub by 2028

Despite the city council’s bleak financial situation, Mayor Andy Street believes transferring government jobs from Wh...

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11 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

West Midlands mayor vows to 'never give up' on HS2 leg to Manchester despite PM's betrayal

Mayor Andy Street is refusing to give up on the idea of HS2 being built in full one day - even amid reports of land b...

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11 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Furious Andy Street 'considering his future' over HS2 'betrayal'

Furious West Midlands mayor Andy Street 'is considering his future' over the HS2 letdown. He will make an announcemen...

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11 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Mayor Andy Street 'considering quitting' over 'HS2 U-turn'

Andy Street previously said the business case for HS2 only "stacked up if the line was built in full"

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11 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Last plea to 'save HS2 and nation's credibility' as axe set to fall on Brum-Manchester line

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak widely predicted to be planning to axe the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2

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12 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Andy Street makes ‘what a coup’ statement after key Birmingham City meeting

Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive includes Andy Street on his meeting with Blues owner Tom Wagner and C...

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12 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Bankrupt Brum blame game as ex-councillor says £760m black hole was 'not on the table' when she left

Birmingham City Council's financial crisis could lead to tax rises, job losses and services being cut across the city

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12 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Mayor Andy Street delivers crucial Witton station update as Aston Villa plan huge Villa Park rebuild

Witton railway station is among the closest to a Premier League stadium in the country - but it’s currently deemed ‘n...

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12 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Birmingham Airport on 'rescue plan' hit list for broke Brum

Birmingham City Council has liabilities and funding gaps of close to a billion pounds, it has been revealed. It has d...

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about 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Worry over tax rises and job losses after Birmingham City Council announces it is 'broke'

Birmingham residents have expressed concerns over council tax, job losses and impacts on local services

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about 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

'Work from home trend' blamed as 4,000 job hub in Birmingham quietly axed

Mayor blames 'working from home' trend for decision to cancel plan to bring 4,000 civil service jobs to city

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about 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

The Crooked House should be 'rebuilt brick by brick and plans for site blocked'

The West Midlands Mayor said any attempt to change its use in the future should be blocked

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about 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Three big changes to come for new-look Gracechurch Shopping Centre in Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has been bought by Solihull-based Birmingham Property Group and SAV Gr...

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about 1 year ago
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Villa Park holds key to £117m city cash boost as railway station plea intensifies

Leader of Birmingham City Council John Cotton spoke with Aston Villa chiefs last week to discuss stadium development ...

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Andy Street sends Tom Wagner message as Birmingham City takeover given EFL green light

The latest Birmingham City news and views from BirminghamLive as the West Midlands mayor sends a message to Tom Wagner

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Labour selects Richard Parker to take fight to Andy Street as West Midlands mayor

Labour members in the West Midlands have voted to back largely unknown stalwart Richard Parker in bid to sieze the ma...

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

New DWP scheme targets sick and disabled people in West Midlands to get a job

Thrive into Work is being tried out in the West Midlands to help people with mental and physical health conditions to...

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Birmingham City takeover: Andy Street reveals EFL talks with fresh ownership demand

The latest Birmingham City news and views from BirminghamLive as the Mayor of the West Midlands addresses ongoing iss...

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

The key piece to Aston Villa stadium redevelopment as ‘cash needed to make it happen’

Road and rail networks have long been a problem at Aston Villa and, with the club expanding their capacity at Villa P...

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

In control of our own destiny? West Midlands gets £1.5 billion devo deal

Mayor Andy Street has led the negotiations for a devolution deal on business taxes, housing, public transport

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Budget devolution deal to see £1 billion handed to the West Midlands

Mayor Andy Street looks set to get the devolution deal he's been pressing for in Wednesday's Budget

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Birmingham victims' champion Nicky Brennan wants to be next mayor saying 'I've been underestimate...

There's nothing 'lightweight' about Nicky Brennan's tilt at the chance to become Labour's mayoral candidate

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

New train stations on track for Balsall Heath and Castle Bromwich - but no joy for Sutton Park line

Five areas are being put forward for the next stage of creating an enviable rail network across the region

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

HS2 from Birmingham will only run to edge of London for 'first years', mayor Andy Street confirms

Fears over whether HS2 line will ever take passengers into centre of London reignited by reports that Euston terminus...

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

'Begging bowl culture must end' - Conservative Mayor Andy Street blasts Levelling Up snub

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says battle for Government cash decided by Whitehall mandarins needs to end

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almost 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street pledges support for Rishi Sunak who faces "daunting" challenges

Former Liz Truss supporter Andy Street pledges support to new prime minister Rishi Sunak

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almost 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

'New investors' - Andy Street pens open letter after Birmingham City criticism

The latest Birmingham City news and views from BirminghamLive as the underfire Mayor responds to Blues fans

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almost 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Birmingham Commonwealth Games triumph sparks rush to invest in city - Mayor

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says inquiries have flooded in from businesses keen to set up here after Birmingham G...

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

New 'tap and go' West Midlands contactless bus and tram travel scheme being developed

A new £18 million project to allow anyone with a contactless debit or credit card to tap on and off buses and trams a...

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Birmingham ‘obvious choice’ for Great British Railways HQ as public urged to Vote Brum

Birmingham is bidding to become the new home of Great British Railways, the new organisation set up to oversee the ra...

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

New McDonald’s opens at former Seventh Trap pub site in Perry Barr days before Commonwealth Games

The new outlet on the A34 is just around the corner from the Commonwealth Games' showpiece Alexander Stadium

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

New McDonald’s opens at former Seventh Trap pub site in Perry Barr days before Commonwealth Games

The new outlet on the A34 is just around the corner from the Commonwealth Games' showpiece Alexander Stadium

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Birmingham is ‘natural choice’ for Great British Railways national rail headquarters

Birmingham heralded as best city for new organisation, Great British Railways

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Free bike hire for everyone during 2022 Commonwealth Games

Two free bike rides every day - even if you're not going to see any of the sport

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

'People are starving in our rich city' - Birmingham declares a FoodSOS

Today Birmingham Live joins forces with voluntary groups, charities, civic, political and faith organisations across ...

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Mayor Andy Street 'undecided' on whether to back or block Rwanda flights plan

Mayor Andy Street has shared his view on the controversial Rwanda flights strategy

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

'Godawful' Heather Wheeler to visit Birmingham - tell us where she should go

The Conservative MP who branded Birmingham 'godawful' has accepted Mayor Andy Street's invitation to visit and see th...

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about 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

West Midlands mayor Andy Street on realising he was gay at 30 - and 'intense friendship' with Lic...

Former John Lewis boss says the way people reacted to him going public about his sexuality was a 'credit to modern Br...

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