European projects can make a real difference to the work of Birmingham organisations, the competitiveness of Birmingham businesses and the lives of Birmingham’s citizens. Over the last 25 years the city of Birmingham has benefitted from over £700 million of EU funding. We aim to build on […]
Birmingham Commonwealth Association Chairman, Keith Stokes-Smith and Mike Murray, Lead Officer, International Links, Birmingham City Council, met informally with Her Excellency, Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, High Commissioner for Jamaica to familiarise the High Commissioner with the Association, how it came to be established, its structure and how […]
Youth unemployment is a major issue, not only in Birmingham, but also on the wider European scale. The latest figures show that while youth unemployment in the UK has decreased compared to the previous year, it is still worryingly high. According to ONS Labour Market […]
As we have already reported, the leaders of Guangzhou’s People’s Congress visited Birmingham recently to continue the ongoing knowledge exchange on urban issues between our two cities. The People’s Congress have a pivotal role in setting the policy and economic direction of the city of […]
The Greater Birmingham and West Midlands Brussels office currently has a vacancy for a European Policy and Funding Advisor. Full details of the position and how to apply are available here. The deadline for applications is Monday 21 July.
