Jewellery Quarter News

Plans to increase the numbers of specialist uniformed officers patrolling the region’s bus, train and tram networks has been launched.

A series of local traffic management plans have been published for communities in the vicinity of venues for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to help residents and businesses plan ahead.

The Birmingham & West Midlands group of the Victorian Society has named Oliver Architecture as the winner of the 2021 Conservation Award for its restoration of the Argent Centre in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

LandAid, the property industry charity, is calling on 1,000 property professionals across the country to brave one night outside and SleepOut on Thursday 10 March, to raise over £500,000 and help prevent young people having to do the same, every night.

Parkinson’s UK is hosting its Secret Supper dining event in the Jewellery Quarter on Tuesday 26 April 2022. 

A brand-new eco-friendly cleaning system has been rolled out across the Jewellery Quarter this spring. Operated the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID), the green investment will make the area a cleaner and safer place to work, live and visit.

The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) is asking for volunteers to join a ‘Jewellery Quarter Visioning’ group.

The Jewellery Quarter is set to host its first-ever wedding fair next month, after securing funding from the ERDF Welcome Back Fund.

The JQBID is running its fourth Jewellery Quarter Suit Drive and is looking for local businesses and residents to donate smart clothing to help unemployed people make that crucial first impression.

National Apprenticeship Week brings together businesses and apprentices from across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

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.

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.