Autumn Statement means tax rises and spending cuts
17/11/2022 by Sarah Kirby
Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, responds to the government’s Autumn Statement.
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Remembering our Armed Forces
11/11/2022 by Vikki Rainbow
In his latest blog, Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on Remembrance Day, and the role that the city plays in supporting our Armed Forces.
How we’re turning difficult conversations into new opportunities for all
09/11/2022 by
Tackling inequality is a priority for the council, determined that vital conversations with Birmingham’s diverse communities result in meaningful change. Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety & Equalities explains.
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Birmingham named ‘City of the Year’ by Estates Gazette
04/11/2022 by
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on an historic year for the city...
Why we need a Covid-style response to the cost of living crisis
02/11/2022 by Sarah Kirby
Cllr Mariam Khan, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, talks about why we need a Covid-style response to the cost of living crisis.
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How HS2 can help to transform our city
28/10/2022 by Sarah Kirby
Councillor Ian Ward reflects on the positive impact that HS2 is already having on Birmingham, and the importance of the project to our city’s future.
Inside Classical - how the BBC celebrated our city's voices
26/10/2022 by Sarah Kirby
Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for digital, culture, heritage and tourism, celebrates the cultural landscape of the city - captured in a Birmingham special on the BBC.
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Innovation Zones could unlock growth in East Birmingham
20/10/2022 by Sarah Kirby
Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, writes about Birmingham City Council’s plans to attract investment into East Birmingham.
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HelpinBrum launches to support our residents through the winter
13/10/2022 by
In his latest blog the Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor Ian Ward, reflects on the launch of HelpinBrum...
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Our Mobile Household Recycling Centres – the free and simple way to dispose of waste
13/10/2022 by Webteam
Cllr Majid Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Environment at Birmingham City Council, writes about the free-of-charge service that gives people a chance to dispose of bulky and unwanted items…
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