Birmingham City Council (BCC) and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) have been working together for 15 years. During that time the CLGF have fully funded a number of Good Practice Exchange projects in South Africa, India etc. around solid waste management, education, informal […]

On Monday 12th March, Commonwealth Day was celebrated across the 53 nations that make up the Commonwealth. Birmingham was no exception; the city saw an enthusiastic display of events and ceremonies throughout the day including a flag raising ceremony at the Council House in Victoria […]

Commonwealth day is celebrated every year on the second Monday of March, across the Commonwealth.  It offers an opportunity to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth organisations, which aim to improve the lives of citizens. 2017 marked the […]

On Sunday the 12th of June, Birmingham celebrated the annual Lord Mayor’s Show, the highlight of Birmingham City Council’s civic calendar, where the city welcomed the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Carl Rice and Lady Mayoress Mrs. Deed Curry. Despite the inclement weather with constant rain, the Birmingham Commonwealth Association had a […]

This annual spectacular is one of the council’s most prestigious civic events, attracting thousands of people. A highlight of Birmingham’s civic calendar, it introduces the new Lord Mayor to the city and bids a fond farewell to the outgoing one. As well as raising money […]

Commonwealth day is celebrated by the Commonwealth nations every second Monday in March. Although the occasion is marked by a multi-faith service in Westminster Abbey and H.M. the Queen’s speech broadcast around the globe, Commonwealth Day does not enjoy widespread public awareness. For the past 2 years, […]

  Birmingham Commonwealth Association will be sending out a clear message that the city is open for business during its trade conference on 18 October 2016. The Commonwealth Trade Conference, which takes place at the Council House in Victoria Square in Birmingham on 18 October, […]

A chance to pre-arrange meetings with business, technology and research partners from Turkey. To coincide with Automechanika Birmingham the Enterprise Europe Network Midlands is organising a B2B Matchmaking event on the 7th June. Turkish companies from the automotive industry are seeking UK partners: distributors, subcontractors, […]

Enterprise Europe Network Midlands are seeking commercial agents to participate in a fully funded (travel & accommodation) trade visit to La Rioja, Spain which is to take place between 3rd – 4th February 2016.  The trade visit will focus on the following sectors: •Wine and Food •Agrofood […]

As part of the EU funded DISCOVER project, Innovate UK, is providing up to 6 businesses with the opportunity to present at the Digital Care Surgery. This business opportunity offers a chance to pitch your company application, idea, service or prototype to a highly targeted and relevant audience […]