Meet Stephen Philpott. Just two months in to a six month contract for Birmingham City Council leading on rough sleepers, then Lockdown starts and the Government instruction to councils follows
Read "Introducing our Strategic Lead for Rough Sleepers, Stephen Philpott"...
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Mohammed Azim, reflects on the debt owed to those who served in the Second World War – and how VE Day could bring our communities closer together.
Read "Birmingham to remember and celebrate its heroes on VE Day"...
Cllr Waseem Zaffar, Cabinet Member for Transport and the Environment, looks at the impact of the UK lockdown on air pollution levels in Birmingham’s City Centre.
Read "How has the UK lockdown affected air pollution in Birmingham? "...
Cllr Waseem Zaffar, cabinet member for transport and environment, looks at the impact on transport of Covid-19 - and how we can build on the 'new normal'.
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Mohammed Azim, reflects on what it means to serve the city during the continued lockdown.
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Mohammed Azim, thanks communities and key workers across the city for playing their part in the fight against coronavirus.
The number of people sleeping rough in Birmingham is slowly but surely reducing. But to affect real change, it takes the time, care and support of many. This is the story of Steve* and how he moved away from his life on the streets...
Read "How I changed my life: from sleeping rough to gradual rehabilitation"...
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities looks at the impact the US civil rights movement had on Birmingham’s communities.
Read "How past 'journeys to justice' can help inspire future generations"...
Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education skills and culture, talks about the great opportunities on offer for apprentices and employers
As National Apprenticeship Week 2020 (February 3-7) gets underway, Cllr Tristan Chatfield, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, writes on a new council policy that aims to boost the prospects of potential apprentices from Birmingham…
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