The Birmingham Blog

Building on our 2022 successes and helping people through the cost-of-living crisis

06/01/2023 by Sarah Kirby

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

Advice sessions show we need to look closer at why benefits are not reaching those entitled to them

21/12/2022 by

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, writes about the work being done to support residents during the cost of living crisis...

International Migrants Day: Birmingham’s continuing commitment as a City of Sanctuary

16/12/2022 by Emma Brady

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.

Putting the right powers in the right places

13/12/2022 by Sarah Kirby

Councillor Brigid Jones, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, responds to the report from the Brown Commission on the future of the United Kingdom.

Using new powers to keep the city moving

05/12/2022 by Sarah Kirby

Cllr Liz Clements, cabinet member for transport, talks about why we want to use new powers to keep the city moving and keep people safe:

Birmingham’s diversity proves to be its strength once again

02/12/2022 by

Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, reflects on this week’s census news, and Birmingham’s recognition at the Peace and Sport Awards...

Why Birmingham’s super-diversity is a strength, and not a surprise

29/11/2022 by Vikki Rainbow

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.

A Day of Action for Change into Action on Friday 2 December

28/11/2022 by

Councillor Sharon Thompson, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, asks everyone to join with her in doing 3 posts on social media to promote Change into Action on Friday 2 December

How we are working with partners to help support victims of violence, harassment and abuse

25/11/2022 by

Today marks the start of the UN’s international 16 Days of Action campaign against gender-based violence. Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham works with partners to support victims of violence, harassment and abuse.

Autumn Statement means tax rises and spending cuts

17/11/2022 by Sarah Kirby

Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, responds to the government’s Autumn Statement.

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