Cllr Ian Ward reflects on how the council’s budget will help the city through the cost-of-living crisis and help to build a cleaner, safer and better Birmingham for everyone...

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Amid renewed speculation about the long-awaited HS2, Councillor Ian Ward reflects on the jobs and opportunities that high-speed rail will bring to Birmingham.

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Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reacts to the disappointing news Birmingham’s bids to the second round of the Levelling Up Fund were unsuccessful...

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In his latest blog the Leader of Birmingham City Council Councillor Ian Ward looks at the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2023.

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Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for vulnerable children and families, talks about her determination to improve the service and her commitment to those in need of support.

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Ahead of International Migrants Day, Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary, following Cabinet’s approval of plans to resettle 220 Afghan refugees.

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

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By Cabinet Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, Cllr Sharon Thompson

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