Birmingham headlines 6 September: Hosting Commonwealth Games was a mistake says advisor
- 8 months ago
A former Birmingham City Council adviser criticised hosting the Commonwealth Games for its financial legacy, calling it a "challenge too far" for the council currently facing difficulties. This week, the council declared insolvency due to a £760 million equal pay claims bill, resulting in an £87 million budget deficit.
West Midlands mayor Andy Street has announced the purchase of 860+ tonnes of UK-made steel for the Metro tram network expansion. He endorsed a charter promoting UK steel use in major projects during the
opening of Marcegaglia UK's Oldbury facility.
•52 Wilko stores are set to close due to the company's collapse, with administrators PC specifying that 24 shops will cease operations next Tuesday, and an additional 28 will close on Thursday, September 14th.
Local branches in Walsall and Brownhills are among those affected.
West Midlands mayor Andy Street has announced the purchase of 860+ tonnes of UK-made steel for the Metro tram network expansion. He endorsed a charter promoting UK steel use in major projects during the
opening of Marcegaglia UK's Oldbury facility.
•52 Wilko stores are set to close due to the company's collapse, with administrators PC specifying that 24 shops will cease operations next Tuesday, and an additional 28 will close on Thursday, September 14th.
Local branches in Walsall and Brownhills are among those affected.