Birmingham
Stop the bleed, urgently insist the Liberal Democrats
“This council needs to stop the bleed. The way to do this is to complete the job evaluation and stop task and finish arrangements”.
15 Sep 2023
Local News
Birmingham
Powerful dogs - what you need to know
Over the weekend, an 11 year old girl and three adult men were attached by an American XL bully in Bordesley Green; the same breed as the dog pictured. This has led to a number of resident concerns being raised today.
11 Sep 2023
Birmingham
Group Leader Roger Harmer answers the question. Equal Pay - what now?
On Tuesday 5 September, the council announced that a section 114 (3) notice had been issue, meaning that the council can not balance it's budget. In this piece, Group Leader Roger Harmer answers the question - What next?
8 Sep 2023
Birmingham
Cllr Paul Tilsley shares his thoughts on the budget crisis and the impact on Sheldon
Cllr Tilsley has many years of experience in financial matters at the council. In this piece, he sets out how this happened, and the impact it will have on Sheldon
8 Sep 2023
Birmingham
Liberal Democrat response to section 114 notice
Today, Birmingham City Council have issued a section 114 notice. Effectively this means that the council is bankrupt and if it was a company would be put into liquidation.
5 Sep 2023
Birmingham
78% of all burglaries in the West Midlands go unsolved
A staggering 78% of burglaries went unsolved in the West Midlands in the 2022/2023 financial year - an average of 47 a day, new analysis has revealed.
1 Aug 2023