Balsall Heath residents are reminded that there will be a referendum on Thursday 8 October about the adoption of the Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Plan. The question asked will be – ‘Do you want Birmingham to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Balsall Heath to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’ Residents are entitled to vote in the referendum on 8 October if they are both entitled to vote in local government elections in the area and their qualifying address is in the area.

Online shopping, WiFi, Google, Super Mario Brothers, wheelie suitcases, Harry Potter, Becks, flat screen TV’s, text messaging and email are considered to be some of the greatest things from the past three decades according to people in Birmingham – a new survey out today has revealed.

The popular Make It or Bake It Market returns to Tettenhall's Upper Green for the fourth time today with a wide range of artisan designers and makers set to showcase their talents. This autumn’s market includes 34 stalls selling a range of arts and crafts, bespoke gifts and homemade products like pickles, jams and chutneys. There will also be charity stalls, cafes, English, French and Cantonese street food and live entertainment.

The spirit of Haringey as one of London’s great boroughs is celebrated following the unveiling of a new identity. Haringey Council’s new brand identity aims to capture the spirit of the borough as a place that oozes passion, creativity, authenticity and charm. An “I’m In” campaign is challenging residents and businesses to stand up for Haringey – and shout what they love about the borough.

Bilston's links to Mount Everest and the abominable snowman are revealed in one of a series of fascinating talks on different aspects of local history taking place in October. The City of Wolverhampton Council's Arts and Museums Service organises regular talks on a wide variety of historical subjects, including five in October.

Grosvenor Casino Coventry is hosting this year’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer on Friday 25^th September from 11am to 1pm.  Grosvenor has organised the charity event in alongside local business woman Debbie Kendrick, a cancer survivor who is committed to driving awareness and raising funds for Macmillan.