A message wishing residents a peaceful Ramadan
23/03/2023 by Emma Brady
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities’ message to Birmingham’s Muslim community as they observe Ramadan.
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Birmingham’s bold cultural future
23/03/2023 by Emma Brady
Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on an important week for Birmingham’s arts and cultural sector.
Devolution Deal gives more powers and funding to the West Midlands
15/03/2023 by
Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on the Devolution Deal that was announced in the budget this week...
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Why International Women’s Day is an important reminder of the fight for equality
08/03/2023 by Sarah Kirby
Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on International Women’s Day.
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How the council is working to remove the ‘glass ceiling’
08/03/2023 by Emma Brady
On International Women’s Day, Cllr John Cotton looks at how the council is working towards being an employer where female employees no longer have to ‘smash the glass ceiling’.
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Delivering on the priorities of the people of Birmingham
01/03/2023 by
In his latest blog, Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, writes about the council’s budget for the year ahead...
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