The Prime Minister’s switch from ‘tech bro’ to cynical political player could be of concern to the West Midlands
“When Rishi Sunak took to the party conference stage in Manchester, we witnessed a prime minister adamant on recalibrating his public demeanour.” In this article, Leon Emirali (CEO & Principal Consultant, Cinto Global and a Member of CNM’s Advisory Board) considers the rationale for this ‘new approach in style’ and what implications it may […]
HS2: A letter to the Prime Minister from Nick Barton (CEO, Birmingham Airport)
At the height of the speculation with regard to the cancellation of the second phase of HS2, Nick Barton, (chief executive of Birmingham Airport) wrote to the Prime Minister outlining why in his view the decision “would be a mistake”. Here’s Nick’s letter from 26th September. (October 2023) Dear Prime Minister, HS2 is a […]
What next for Birmingham and its communities?
Following on from the announcement on Tuesday 5th September that Birmingham City Council has issued a Section 114 notice to the Government – and in effect, declared itself bankrupt – what next for Birmingham and its communities. In this article, Afzal Hussain DL (Chief Officer, Witton Lodge Community Association & Member of CNM Housing […]
Why the West Midlands has to consider green belt development
“Green belt development is a very hot topic and it’s one that is often overlooked by the government when it comes to addressing the housing crisis”. In this article, Matt Ford (trustee and director of Woods Hardwick) argues that “it’s time politicians take their heads out of the sand and give proper consideration to […]
The value of Industrial Metaverse technologies for the Manufacturing sector
When the terms Augmented, Virtual, Mixed, Extended Reality are cited, thoughts can often head straight towards gaming. However, their applications are much broader than the gaming sector. In this article, Sarg Senthil (Metaverse Lead, Kagool & Member of CNM Digital Board) explores how these technologies can be used within the manufacturing sector and crucially, […]
The View from the Top – in case you missed it!
If you missed our ‘View from the Top’ event (held in partnership with RSM UK), here’s a recap of the conversations that we facilitated at 103 Colmore Row on 21st June 2023. Nichola Claessen (Consultant in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at RSM UK) shares some of the evening’s key discussions, which included an overview […]
Reflections on CNM’s Housing and Communities Annual Lecture 2023, delivered by Lisa Nandy MP
In this article, Alan Fraser (Member of CNM’s Housing and Communities Leadership Board and Proprietor, Alan Fraser Consultancy) provides some reflections on the Centre’s recent guest lecture from Lisa Nandy MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, Communities & Local Government). On 16th June 2023, the Centre for the New Midlands Housing […]
Putting the Midlands at the centre of a new approach to tackling Anti-Social Behaviour
“Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) is a serious problem in our region and more widely. Those that make excessive noise, indulge in drunken behaviour, or attract criminality to neighbourhoods by drug dealing or other illegal acts make life miserable for the law-abiding majority”. In this article, Glenn Harris MBE (Chief Executive of Midland Heart, one of […]
Artificial Intelligence: Good for business? Good for the region?
In this article, Rich Bishop (Director, Orchis Ltd) asks AI (Artificial intelligence) what it thinks AI means for the West Midlands; what it thinks it can do for business and what we should look out for. “Welcome to the fourth industrial revolution” When it comes to discussing AI and its potential impact on […]
Putting a safe, secure and affordable home for all at the heart of the region’s ambition
On 16 March 2023, the Centre for the New Midlands held an affordable housing roundtable at Eighteen, 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham. This was attended by 18 senior leaders representing the public, private and not-for-profit sectors all working to deliver affordable housing in the West Midlands region. In this article, Gary Fulford (Group Chief Executive, […]