In National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Cabinet Member Cllr Nicky Brennan reflects on why Birmingham – a super-diverse city – is a place where hatred and discrimination will never be tolerated.
Read "Birmingham – a place where all are welcome, and hate has no place"...
Cllr Nicky Brennan on how the findings of the Birmingham Pakistani Report are already familiar to her and the citizens of Sparkhill ward – and how the council is working to address them.
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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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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.
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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"...
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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Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities talks about how the council is working with communities to improve the city’s bereavement services.
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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.
Read "Refugee Week: Why our actions must speak louder than words now"...
Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities looks at what being a Compassionate City means for Birmingham.
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This past year has exposed the depths of the inequalities within our society and economy. Last autumn we began a vital conversation with communities across Birmingham on how we can really tackle the injustices. Cllr John Cotton talks about the next steps.
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