Leader's Blog: Levelling-Up Birmingham
29/11/2021 by Sarah Kirby
Leader of Birmingham City Council, Cllr Ian Ward, talks about the council's vision for levelling-up the city:
Leader of Birmingham City Council, Cllr Ian Ward, talks about the council's vision for levelling-up the city:
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the UN’s international 16 Days of Action campaign against gender-based violence. Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham is working towards making its public spaces safer for everyone.
Cllr Shabrana Hussain talks about proposals for a licensing scheme for privately rented housing:
Cllr Ian Ward discusses the COP26 conference in Glasgow and what Birmingham is doing to tackle the climate crisis
Cllr Sharon Thompson welcomes the new SEND commissioner to Birmingham and talks about how the council will work with all partners to improve services for children with additional needs.
Read more about Welcoming the government's SEND commissioner and working with families and carers
Following the Government’s announcement of its New Plan for Immigration, Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities shares this open letter to the Home Secretary.
Read more about Letter to the Home Secretary on the Government's New Plan for Immigration
Councillor Shabrana Hussain, Cabinet Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, congratulates Shelforce on being shortlisted for the Asian Business Chamber Awards
Read more about Shelforce shortlisted for the Asian Business Chamber Awards
Cllr John Cotton talks about why service men and women need support and the help that is available ahead of a Veterans Community Day in Birmingham next week.
Read more about Why armed forces veterans need our support after serving their country
Cllr Paulette Hamilton talks about how everyone can learn about suicide prevention and help save lives.
Councillor Sharon Thompson, whose portfolio includes homelessness, talks about the council's ‘There’s A Better Way’ campaign to tackle begging and promote giving at digital sites across the city
Read more about ‘There’s A Better Way’ campaign launched to tackle begging and promote giving
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