23 May 2022

WATCH: Chamber helps firms get set for Games

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Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce is helping local businesses 'Get Set for the Games ' and understand what steps they will need to take to prepare for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this summer.

The Chamber 's head of policy and strategic relationships Raj Kandola hosted a webinar focusing on key information of which businesses need to be aware ahead of the Games.

He was joined by Craig Cooper (Commonwealth Games programme director, Birmingham City Council), Paul Lankester (interim assistant director for Regulation and Enforcement, Birmingham City Council), and Sarah Crane (senior travel disruption manager, Transport for West Midlands),

Following a message from Anne Shaw (executive director of Transport for West Midlands), Sarah Crane provided key information on local area traffic management and parking plans, how road events will affect local traffic and travel options for businesses.

Paul Lankester shared information about the advertising and trading regulations that will be in place in specified areas throughout the summer and offered details on the authorisation processes that businesses will be required to complete.

Watch the webinar below�

Useful links:

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Business Hub

Get Set for the Games Hub