The city centre news for 11 June:
- Midland Metro extension in Birmingham put on hold
Birmingham Post
The long-awaited extension of the Midland Metro through Birmingham city centre has been officially put on hold. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond announced he was suspending plans to build a new section of the Midland Metro tram route, running from Snow Hill to New Street station. - New Birmingham magistrates court planned for Eastside falls victim to cuts
Birmingham Post
The Government’s decision to pull the plug on a new Birmingham magistrates’ court has cost the taxpayer more than £20 million to date – and could mean the city centre plot will lie empty for years. - Birmingham retailers upbeat, despite CACI criticism
Birmingham Post
The man who helped transform Birmingham’s reputation as a high-end shopping destination has hit back at claims the city has become a retail ‘struggler’. - Pubs and clubs gear for huge crowds for World Cup
Birmingham Mail
Dean Cooper, manager of Rococo Lounge on Broad Street, has ordered 72 cases of Budweiser in special aluminium tins as they get set to welcome 500 fans for England’s opening game against the USA tomorrow night. And the Sports Cafe can accommodate 1,000 customers. - Library of Birmingham – Report as at 11/6/10
BrumCityCentre.com
Carrilion has released its next monthly supplement to its Newsletters, showing the major works to be carried out during the month. - Market Pong – round three
More Canals Than Venice
This Sunday sees the return of Market Pong to Birmingham! The event is organised by BARG, a great network of people who aim to do fun collaborative activities together
