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Article: Big Screen to move to Victoria Square.(News)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- September 15, 2007
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Byline: By Paul Dale Public Affairs Editor
The BBC TV Big Screen will be moved to Victoria Square, at the heart of Birmingham's historic civic quarter, following a dramatic U-turn by city councillors.
Three weeks ago the planning committee rejected approval on a split 7-6 vote. But on Thursday members unanimously agreed the screen could be placed opposite the Grade ll* listed Council House after all.
The decision means the screen can now be moved from its existing home in Chamberlain Square, where it has been for four years, to a new purpose-built ...