In his latest blog the Leader of Birmingham City Council Councillor Ian Ward looks at the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2023.
Read "Building on our 2022 successes and helping people through the cost-of-living crisis"...
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, writes about the work being done to support residents during the cost of living crisis...
Ahead of International Migrants Day on 18 December, Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary.
Read "International Migrants Day: Birmingham’s continuing commitment as a City of Sanctuary"...
Councillor Brigid Jones, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, responds to the report from the Brown Commission on the future of the United Kingdom.
Cllr Liz Clements, cabinet member for transport, talks about why we want to use new powers to keep the city moving and keep people safe:
Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on this week’s census news, and Birmingham’s recognition at the Peace and Sport Awards...
Read "Birmingham’s diversity proves to be its strength once again"...
Today the 2021 Census data on ethnicity has revealed that Birmingham is one of the first ‘super diverse’ cities in the UK where citizens from ethnic minorities make up more than half the population.
Read "Why Birmingham’s super-diversity is a strength, and not a surprise"...
Councillor Sharon Thompson, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, asks everyone to join with her in doing 3 posts on social media to promote Change into Action on Friday 2 December
Read "A Day of Action for Change into Action on Friday 2 December"...
Today marks the start of the UN’s international 16 Days of Action campaign against gender-based violence. Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham works with partners to support victims of violence, harassment and abuse.
Read "How we are working with partners to help support victims of violence, harassment and abuse"...
Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, responds to the government’s Autumn Statement.
Read "Autumn Statement means tax rises and spending cuts"...
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