Chamber Patrons Development potential: The current NEC site
British Chambers support forces
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are the latest organisation to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. The Chambers signed the pledge during
a virtual event attended by the assistant chief of defence staff, Major General Simon Brooks-Ward. The Armed Forces covenant is a promise
Homes to be part of NEC development
Part of the NEC site in Solihull could be unlocked for a major development. The NEC Group says it is working with Birmingham City Council to “unlock the development potential of the NEC site” for a mixed-use scheme. Already home to the National Exhibition Centre,
Resorts World, and the Resorts World Arena, the NEC Group says that the 140-hectare site presents one of the best development opportunities in the region to deliver new homes, commercial space and leisure attractions. Birmingham City Council sold the NEC Group in 2014 but has retained a freehold interest in the land at the site. Paul Thandi, CEO of the NEC Group, said: “I
am delighted to have a shared ambition with Birmingham City Council to unlock the full
development potential of the NEC site. Not only is the site home of the country's premier destination for exhibitions and events it is also an unrivalled opportunity to deliver a major mixed-use development with leading edge sustainability credentials. The NEC Group is also a long-standing patron of
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC). Henrietta Brealey, chief executive of the GBCC,
said: “The further development of the NEC is an exciting prospect for one of the most important destinations in the country. “The plan by the NEC and the city council to
include homes in the development represents a huge step by creating living space in the heart of the country along with existing assets and major developments, like HS2.”
that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect in their communities, economy and society for which they serve with their lives. Major General Brooks-Ward said: “This is a very important step which brings together the supportive pledges of many individual Chambers across the network.”
Apprenticeship funding available
Employers are being urged by University College Birmingham to take up ‘significant’ new apprenticeship funding, which has been made available by Government. Businesses can now receive up to £3,000 from
the Government, per apprentice of any age which join their organisations. Gail Tipper, director of the university’s Centre for
Apprenticeships, said: “This is really significant incentive, but, as part of the Covid- 19 support package, it only lasts until September, so employers need to go for it if they want to take advantage of this opportunity and do something great.”
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