Delivering our Commonwealth Games Legacy one home at a time

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on the 968 new homes that have now been completed on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme.

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Uniting in Birmingham’s Diversity

Council leader Ian Ward talks about the importance of unity across communities and faiths:

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A message wishing residents a peaceful Ramadan

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities’ message to Birmingham’s Muslim community as they observe Ramadan.

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Devolution Deal gives more powers and funding to the West Midlands

Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on the Devolution Deal that was announced in the budget this week...

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Why International Women’s Day is an important reminder of the fight for equality

Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on International Women’s Day.

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How the council is working to remove the ‘glass ceiling’

On International Women’s Day, Cllr John Cotton looks at how the council is working towards being an employer where female employees no longer have to ‘smash the glass ceiling’.

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Delivering on the priorities of the people of Birmingham

In his latest blog, Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, writes about the council’s budget for the year ahead...

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Building the homes for Birmingham’s future

Councillor Ian Ward reflects on how the council is working with partners to deliver the homes that our growing city will need for the future.

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Why racial equality is everyone’s battle and everyone’s business

Councillor Ian Ward reflects on the Council’s equality plan Everyone’s Battle Everyone’s Business, and how we need to work together to build a fairer city.

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Raging Bull to roar back into Birmingham

The Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor Ian Ward, responds to the news the Commonwealth Games Bull will have a new home in Birmingham New Street Station...

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