Banana Republic

By: Reach Podcasts
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  • Summary

  • A positive look at the Birmingham political scene from BirminghamLive.Meeting the people involved and exploring the issues facing the city.
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Episodes
  • Building a better Birmingham

    Building a better Birmingham
    Jun 16 2018
    We're talking architecture and buildings in Brum with a former planning committee chairman Peter Douglas Osborn and former conservation and heritage panel chair Fiona Williams. Their concerns include that designs are increasingly generic - they want distinctive buildings like the Library of Birmingham and Selfridges.For back groundHere's some plans currently on the drawing board And here's some details of buildings we've discussedLibrary of Birmingham Natwest TowerRingway Centre Smallbrook QueenswayBirmingham Central LibrarySoho House MuseumIcknield Port Loop For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    34 mins
  • It's art-breaking - education under the spotlight

    It's art-breaking - education under the spotlight
    Jun 9 2018
    Ahead of a debate next week two Birmingham politicians argue that creative subjects like art, music, drama and design are being downgraded, with classes and teachers being withdrawn from schools. Musician Liz Clements and artist Olly Armstrong are tabling a debate on the issue to Birmingham City Council next week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    32 mins
  • Leaders Question Time

    Leaders Question Time
    May 28 2018
    Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward and deputy Brigid Jones faced questions from BirminghamLive readers. We get the ones we expected, plus a couple of surprises - Birmingham's nightlife anyone? Apologies to those who already saw this. Normal service will be resumed next week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    47 mins

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