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A joined up inclusive approach to entering the world of work

19/03/2026 by Thomas Cox

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

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Coming together for the COVID-19 Day of Reflection

07/03/2025 by Jonathan Horsfall

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

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The Power of Place

07/02/2025 by Thomas Cox

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

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Shaping Birmingham's future in arts and culture

14/10/2024 by Sarah Kirby

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.

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3x3 basketball in Birmingham's parks

23/09/2024 by Sarah Kirby

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.

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

25/06/2024 by Sarah Kirby

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.

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Empowering our future generation: National Careers Week

04/03/2024 by Emma Brady

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

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

02/01/2024 by Sarah Kirby

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

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

18/12/2023 by Emma Brady

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

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Birmingham Schools Climate Conference

13/12/2023 by Sarah Kirby

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

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