Golden Square update
The contract for the delivery of the Golden Square public realm project in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter has been awarded to Balfour Beatty. This important development will be … Read more
Month: January 2014
Improvements works on Water Street
Amey will be carrying out patching and slurry seal works to the footways in Water Street from Old Snowhill to the end. This work is part of a five-year upgrade … Read more
French delegation to spend six days in Jewellery Quarter as part of EU skills scheme
A group of jewellery firm bosses and craftspeople from the Rhone district of France are visiting Birmingham as part of a European Union-funded skills programme. The six-day visit by the … Read more
Assay Office announces new combined test for crystal glass
The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office has announced an improved “crystal glass” test. This has been developed specifically for those who wish to ensure their products meet the criteria required for … Read more
Dayus Square improvements
Work is currently being carried out on the brick crossovers on Dayus Square. The contractor, Parade Civil, will upgrade the crossovers to a dark granite finish. The material they are using to … Read more
Businesses recommend UCB restaurant following BID levy payer dinner
More than 40 local business owners attended the JQ BID’s first levy payer dinner last night. For many it was a chance to meet fellow levy payers, maybe for the … Read more
Never too cold for shorts…
In the cold January weather the Blue Orange Theatre is donning some shorts in a bid to bring on an early summer. Ten minute shorts to be exact… The Blue … Read more
Car park cleared to make way for the Golden Square
From today (20th January), there will be no car parking at the front of the Big Peg on Warstone Lane. This is in preparation for work to start later this … Read more
Maguire Jackson kicks off tenth year with new office
Maguire Jackson has celebrated the start of its tenth year with further investment in Birmingham by opening its third office. The leading independent sales and lettings agents, based on George … Read more
All Bar One to open outlets at Birmingham Airport sites
Jewellery Quarter-based pub group Mitchells & Butlers is opening two of its All Bar One branded outlets at Birmingham International Airport. One will be located in the south departure lounge, … Read more