Congestion charge should be a last resort
22 May 2007

Neil Connor assesses the views of about 100 people who were at yesterday's Birmingham Post and NEC Group Big Debate to discuss traffic congestion.

Council missed chance on roads debate
22 May 2007

It is a pity that so few local government representatives could find the time to attend the the Big Debate on road pricing organised by The Birmingham Post and The NEC Group.

Why it is vital to tackle congestion
21 May 2007

As The Birmingham Post and The NEC Group host a prestigious debate at the ICC today on the issue of road pricing, Geoff Inskip, Centro's chief executive, argues that congestion is a problem that has to be solved if the West Midlands is to prosper.

Road charging 'needs incentives for drivers'
3 May 2007

Road charging is "inevitable", the professional body representing engineers has predicted.

Road pricing is part of the answer for us
18 April 2007

Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander yesterday revealed that all options on a national road pricing scheme were "still on the table". Here, Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce examines the pros and cons of charging - and nails his colours to the mast on the issue.

Can the city region deliver on big issues?
12 September 2006

Some of the most important figures in the world of local government and business gathered yesterday to discuss the possibility of Birmingham and the West Midlands attaining city region status, and as would be expected with such a complex subject there were wide variations of opinion.

Post leads city region debate
11 September 2006

The chances of Birmingham and the West Midlands acquiring city region status will be thrashed out today by some of the biggest names in local government and business.