This past year has exposed the depths of the inequalities within our society and economy. Last autumn we began a vital conversation with communities across Birmingham on how we can really tackle the injustices. Cllr John Cotton talks about the next steps.
Cllrs Kate Booth and Paulette Hamilton say a big thank you to all our social workers who help the people of Birmingham every day.
Cllr Waseem Zaffar, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, reflects on 2020 and what the Council is doing to support a low-carbon recovery from Covid-19.
Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education, skills and culture, talks about the need to get laptops and connectivity to all Birmingham children.
Read more about Helping reduce digital inequality in Birmingham
Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods, talks about the city’s approach to supporting rough sleepers this winter.
Read more about Birmingham’s provision to support rough sleepers this winter
It is Living Wage Week and Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, talks about why Birmingham needs to become a Living Wage City.
Read more about Why paying the Living Wage has to make a difference
Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, discusses the positivity the Commonwealth Games can bring to Birmingham...
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety & Equalities, on how the council, already leading the charge on tackling inequalities affecting Birmingham’s diverse population, is turning the spotlight on itself as an employer
Read more about Why Birmingham has to work to be a real equal opportunity employer
Cllr Nicky Brennan, the council’s lead on domestic abuse, introduces a series of blogs, sharing the stories of survivors and those working with them.
Read more about A pressure cooker: a story of domestic abuse during lockdown
Cllr Brigid Jones, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, blogs on why these current extraordinary times will not stop the city council playing its part in delivering an extraordinary Commonwealth Games...
Read more about Extraordinary times won’t stop us delivering an Extraordinary Commonwealth Games
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