Government’s new hierarchy of road users set to take effect
As of 29 January 2022, greater protection will be given to the safety of active travellers as the Government’s proposed hierarchy of road users takes effect.
Month: January 2022
New Government scheme to help small firms adopt digital technologies
The Help to Grow: Digital scheme will pay up to £5,000 towards software costs for businesses buying them for the first time, helping SMEs to adopt digital technologies to boost their growth.
Birmingham City Council publishes new draft financial plan for 2022
A new draft financial plan for Birmingham City Council, designed to maximise the potential of a golden decade for the city, has been published.
New support grant for businesses amid Omicron concerns
Following the Government’s latest announcement, businesses impacted by Omicron in Birmingham can now apply for the funding from a new grant scheme.
Free ‘Getting Games Ready’ training programme opens to help businesses deliver a warm welcome
A new training programme with 7,000 free places will prepare tourism businesses across the West Midlands to deliver an unrivalled visitor experience at every touch point during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Olympic runner among University’s sports stars boosted by scholarship scheme
From an Olympic track athlete to a budding basketball star and an ambitious football player-coach, University College Birmingham’s newest sports scholars are a crop well worth watching out for.
Plans to build sustainable construction skills centre in the Jewellery Quarter
Plans have been revealed for a sustainable construction complex in a former Jewellery Quarter print works.