Petition opposing city wide 20mph zone launched Thursday, 27 August, 2026 The Green, Lib Dem, Independent coalition running Birmingham City Council have announced they will continue the Labour policy of making Birmingham the UK's first 20mph only city with the introduction of a blanket 20mph speed limit across the city. The proposal would be reducing the speed limit on all routes classified below A-roads, regardless of whether there has been any issues on the road. The... Local News
Green-Lib Dem-Better Brum Independents coalition scraps weekly bin collections 26th June 2026 Green-Lib Dem-Better Brum Independents coalition scraps weekly bin collections The Green-Liberal Democrat-Better Birmingham Independent coalition, backed by a... Local News
Local Conservatives call on new Administration to save weekly bin collections 16th June 2026 LOCAL CONSERVATIVES CALLS ON NEW LIBERAL DEMOCRAT-GREEN LEADERSHIP TO SAVE WEEKLY BIN COLLECTIONS Councillor Robert Alden (Con, Erdington), Leader of the... Articles
Labour and Reform Scrap Regional Transport Scrutiny Committee as Bus Fares Rise Across the West Midlands 15th June 2026 Labour and Reform Scrap Regional Transport Scrutiny Committee as Bus Fares Rise Across the West Midlands Birmingham Conservatives have condemned the decision by... Articles
LOCAL CONSERVATIVES CALL FOR BIRMINGHAM TO BE INCLUDED IN NATIONAL GROOMING GANGS INQUIRY 15th June 2026 LOCAL CONSERVATIVES CALL FOR BIRMINGHAM TO BE INCLUDED IN NATIONAL GROOMING GANGS INQUIRY Birmingham Conservatives have formally called for Birmingham to be... Articles
CONSERVATIVES SEEKS REASSURANCES FROM GREEN PARTY EDUCATION CHIEF ON SUPPORT FOR JEWISH PUPILS AND HOLOCAUST EDUCATION 10th June 2026 Councillor Alex Yip, Deputy Leader of the Birmingham Conservative Group, has written to Birmingham City Council’s new Cabinet Member for Children, Young People... Articles
CALL FOR BIRMINGHAM TO BE INCLUDED IN NATIONAL GROOMING GANGS INQUIRY 9th June 2026 LOCAL CONSERVATIVES CALL FOR BIRMINGHAM TO BE INCLUDED IN NATIONAL GROOMING GANGS INQUIRY Birmingham Conservatives have formally called for Birmingham to be... Local News
Birmingham Local Conservatives to Lead Scrutiny of Birmingham Council after coming second in the contest to be Leader of Birmingham City Council 5th June 2026 At Birmingham City Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Conservative Group put itself forward to lead the Council, believing it possesses the experience... Local News
Keep It Weekly 1st June 2026 Just days left to save weekly bin collections in Birmingham as reconvened Council AGM looms With Birmingham City Council’s newly elected 101 Councillors... Local News
Group Leaders Council proposed 26th May 2026 Birmingham Local Conservatives Call for Cross-Party 'Group Leaders Council' to be formed to help Deliver Stability for the City The Local Conservative Group at... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
