Why racial equality is everyone’s battle and everyone’s business

Councillor Ian Ward reflects on the Council’s equality plan Everyone’s Battle Everyone’s Business, and how we need to work together to build a fairer city.

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Raging Bull to roar back into Birmingham

The Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor Ian Ward, responds to the news the Commonwealth Games Bull will have a new home in Birmingham New Street Station...

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Delivering for the people of Birmingham

Cllr Ian Ward reflects on how the council’s budget will help the city through the cost-of-living crisis and help to build a cleaner, safer and better Birmingham for everyone...

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Why High-Speed Rail can mean jobs and opportunities for Birmingham

Amid renewed speculation about the long-awaited HS2, Councillor Ian Ward reflects on the jobs and opportunities that high-speed rail will bring to Birmingham.

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Levelling Up Fund disappointment

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reacts to the disappointing news Birmingham’s bids to the second round of the Levelling Up Fund were unsuccessful...

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Building on our 2022 successes and helping people through the cost-of-living crisis

In his latest blog the Leader of Birmingham City Council Councillor Ian Ward looks at the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2023.

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Advice sessions show we need to look closer at why benefits are not reaching those entitled to them

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, writes about the work being done to support residents during the cost of living crisis...

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International Migrants Day: Birmingham’s continuing commitment as a City of Sanctuary

Ahead of International Migrants Day on 18 December, Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary.

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Putting the right powers in the right places

Councillor Brigid Jones, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, responds to the report from the Brown Commission on the future of the United Kingdom.

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Using new powers to keep the city moving

Cllr Liz Clements, cabinet member for transport, talks about why we want to use new powers to keep the city moving and keep people safe:

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