Apr
2008
Articles from 2nd Apr 2008
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Council to cut 700 jobs and save £54m
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
Moves to modernise Birmingham City Council IT systems will save £54 million and result in the loss of almost 700 jobs, it emerged last night. Read
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Birmingham tenants 'are subsidising Londoners'
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
Britain faces a housing crisis due to decades of neglect of council housing, a Birmingham MP has claimed. Read
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AWM hits back at criticism of Jewellery Quarter role
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
Regional development agency bosses have hit back at allegations they are neglecting Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Read
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Police 'let down' honour killing victim
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
An honour killing victim whose body was discovered in Birmingham was "let down" by the police when she complained of threats against her, the police watchdog said today. Read
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Red route decision is delayed
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
A decision on whether to make permanent the parking restrictions along a busy Birmingham commuter route will be delayed until after the council elections on May 1. Read
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Black Country MP calls for cyber civil servants
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
Civil servants will be encouraged to set up blog sites and contribute to message boards under plans for an internet-savvy government drawn up by a Black Country MP. Read
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Sick leave goes up at Birmingham City Council
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
A four-year campaign to drive down absenteeism at Birmingham City Council has resulted in sickness levels rising, according to official figures released last night. Read
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Regional Assembly chief unhappy at forum plans
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
Plans for a forum of local council leaders to oversee spending of more than £300 million in the region have been criticised by the chair of the West Midlands Regional Assembly. Read
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Housing stagnant - but not in Midlands
Apr 02 2008 | West Midlands News
The West Midlands appears to be escaping the housing slump, with new figures revealing the strongest price growth in the country. Read
