By Cllr Sharon Thompson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills

Read A joined up inclusive approach to entering the world of work

Jo Tonkin, Interim Director of Public Health at Birmingham City Council, reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact.

Read Coming together for the COVID-19 Day of Reflection

By Sal Naseem, Assistant Director Insight, Policy and Strategy.

Read The Power of Place

Cllr Saima Suleman, cabinet member for digital, culture, heritage and tourism, talks about her background, passion and future of arts and culture in the city.

Read Shaping Birmingham's future in arts and culture

Cllr Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for transport and environment, talks about the importance of our parks as places to play sport and the Commonwealth Games legacy.

Read 3x3 basketball in Birmingham's parks

Shared Lives deputy manager Andrew Cunningham-Gould talks about what the scheme can add to people's lives - both carers and those being cared for.

Read Shared Lives - have you got room in your home and heart?

Birmingham’s Deputy Leader Councillor Sharon Thompson highlights the career-focused week and the importance of getting involved.

Read Empowering our future generation: National Careers Week

Cllr John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council, has written to the city and its residents about the year ahead.

Read New Year letter to the city from the leader of the council

Today is International Migrants Day and Cllr Nicky Brennan looks at how Birmingham continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary.

Read International Migrants Day: Why being a City of Sanctuary is so important to Birmingham

Cllr Majid Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Environment, talks about tackling climate change - and the importance of young people having a voice.

Read Birmingham Schools Climate Conference