December 2009 Archives
The Centre for Cities report : University Challenge: Growing the knowledge economy in Birmingham was published yesterday. It's a disconcerting read, shaking what the city believes about itself.
Manufacturing output static. The regional output gap at ã15bn. 30% workless in the region, close to 40% in Birmingham.* Of the employed in 2008, only 15% in manufacturing, a figure which has fallen a further 11% this year. (see WMRO)
The seemingly relentless grip of old-style manufacturing on our psyche may shift at last.
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Jonathan Walker - The Birmingham Post's political editor
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Roshan Doug - Poet and freelance journalist
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Alister Scott - Professor of Spatial Planning and Governance, Birmingham City University
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