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Why it's important we remember Srebrenica

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, reflects on why it is important to remember those who lost their lives in the genocide in Srebrenica in July 1995.

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Dear Brum - Casey Bailey's brilliant love letter to Brum

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on Dear Brum - Casey Bailey’s brilliant love letter to Birmingham.

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Fair Tax Week - how people and communities can benefit if tax is fairer

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on how, through fair tax, the people and communities of Birmingham can benefit from our city’s growth.

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Refugee Week: Why our actions must speak louder than words now

During Refugee Week, Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, looks at why those fleeing war and persecution need more than words of welcome.

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The Renters Reform Bill – a new deal for renters?

Councillor Sharon Thompson, Cabinet Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, reacts to the Government’s proposed Renters Reform Bill on the Private Rented Sector, and considers what it means for the people and communities of Birmingham.

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How Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games bid shaped the blueprint for multi-sport events of the future

Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on news the International Olympic Committee is looking to strengthen its efforts to ensure Games venues have meaningful use after the Olympic movement heads on to its next host city...

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Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, writes about celebrating the Platinum Jubilee

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Investing in our city and our people

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, writes on what the council is doing to invest in our city and people

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Taking action on the cost of living crisis

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, writes on what is being done to tackle the cost of living crisis

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Building homes for Birmingham's future

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, writes on what is being done to address housing need for the people of the city...

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