Statement regarding Home Affairs Committee report
Response from the Leader of Birmingham City Council to the Home Affair Committee's report into decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the club's game against Aston Villa on 6 November 2025.
Cllr John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “We welcome this thorough report, and I thank the committee for their diligent work.
“The report correctly identifies that West Midlands Police were the key drivers of the decision to ban away fans, but there are also clear actions for the council, which we will undertake.
“In addition to the government review into Safety Advisory Groups, we are also conducting our own independent review which will report back shortly.
“It is crucial that we all work together to rebuild trust, particularly with Jewish communities and I have already met the interim Chief Constable to make that clear. I am encouraged by the initial steps he is taking to rebuild trust and confidence.”
