Setting the wheels in motion for a greener city

Cllr Waseem Zaffar, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, reflects on the achievements of the council’s Birmingham Cycle Revolution to date

Read "Setting the wheels in motion for a greener city"...

HS2: Don’t betray the Midlands and the North

With a decision on the future of HS2 imminent, council leader Cllr Ian Ward argues that the project must be completed in its entirety to rebalance the UK economy.

Read "HS2: Don’t betray the Midlands and the North"...

Chamberlain Awards for adult social care staff

Cllr Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member for health and social care, shines a light on some worthy award winners.

Read "Chamberlain Awards for adult social care staff"...

Working together to prevent suicide

Cllr Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member for health and social care, talks about the importance of working together in every community to prevent suicide, as she asks the city council to endorse the Birmingham Suicide Prevention Strategy.

Read "Working together to prevent suicide"...

Meeting the future transport needs of our city

Councillor Waseem Zaffar, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, talks about the work the council will be doing to create a more sustainable, future-proof transport network in the city

Read "Meeting the future transport needs of our city"...

Why it is important to pass on our learning

Cllr Paulette Hamilton talks about her meeting with a delegation from South Korea, who came to Birmingham to hear about the city council's approach to improvements in health and social care.

Read "Why it is important to pass on our learning"...

Almost five million pounds for charities helping people live independent lives

Cllr Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member for health and social care, talks about the importance of supporting a wide range of charities and third sector groups across the city.

Read "Almost five million pounds for charities helping people live independent lives"...

Waste service update - September 2019

Cllr John O'Shea, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks, has issued an update on waste services in Birmingham...

Read "Waste service update - September 2019"...

Why it is important to Love Your Street

Cllr John O’Shea, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks at Birmingham City Council, writes about a Love Your Street Day staged in Alum Rock last Wednesday (August 28)…

Read "Why it is important to Love Your Street"...

12 months ago a stranger saved my life

Birmingham City Council data quality officer Andy Bright, who had a lung transplant a year ago, emphasises the importance of talking about organ donation

Read "12 months ago a stranger saved my life"...