No-Confidence Vote a “Nail in the Coffin of Democracy” as Labour Refuses to Accept Council’s Democratic Decision Tuesday, 31 March, 2026 Birmingham Local Conservatives have today warned that Labour’s refusal to respect last week’s decisive no-confidence vote is a clear and dangerous signal that the party will not accept the democratic will of the council if it ends up in no overall control after the May elections. If Birmingham Labour refuse to accept a no-confidence vote, will they accept a hung Council? Councillor Robert Alden... ArticlesLocal News
Bankrupt Birmingham writes off more than £30m in debt it is owed 5th September 2024 A report to the Labour Cabinet on Birmingham City Council shows more than £30m of money owed to it in business rates and council tax will not be recovered. This... Articles
On one year anniversary of bankruptcy notice Birmingham City Council warned there is still no clear financial message and a lack of pace in trying to fix Labour's mess 5th September 2024 Thursday the 5th of September marks the first anniversary of Birmingham City Council issuing it’s first S114, effectively declaring the Council Bankrupt. The... Articles
Perry Barr Athletes' Village units to be sold a huge loss to taxpayers 16th August 2024 The Athletes’ Village in Perry Barr Birmingham was given planning permission in December 2018. Despite this, it never housed an athlete for the Commonwealth... Articles
Birmingham Labour cloak and dagger attack on libraries, as wind up of service begins before public consultation has finished. 25th June 2024 Birmingham Local Conservative councillors were told this weekend past, that despite there being an ongoing consultation, community libraries are being placed on... Articles
Labour’s black hole draws Birmingham closer to the edge of financial abyss. 21st June 2024 Commissioners appointed to oversee improvements at Labour’s bankrupt Birmingham City Council have expressed their concern at the lack of pace with the... Articles
Birmingham Labour back expansion of build-to-rent against affordable and social housing. 21st June 2024 Birmingham City Council held the June meeting of its Full Council this week (18th of June). The meeting saw two motions from individuals for debate, one being... Articles
Birmingham Local Conservatives continue fight to save libraries from Labour axe, as Labour reject calls for meaningful consultation. 21st June 2024 An executive business report was brought to June’s meeting of the Full Council at Birmingham City Council today by the Deputy Leader, Cllr Sharon Thompson (Lab... Articles
Birmingham Local Conservatives call for Council to limit build-to-rent and back beauty in design of Brummie housing. 21st June 2024 Birmingham Local Conservatives have submitted a motion for debate at this week’s June meeting of the Full Council calling for limits on build-to-rent housing... Articles
Candidate announced for Kings Norton North by-election 6th June 2024 We're excited to introduce our candidate for the 4th of July by-election in Kings Norton North, Daniel Molloy-Brookes. Hi, I’m Daniel Molloy-Brookes, and I’m... Articles
Vote on Thursday to break the gridlock 10th December 2019 Two days before polling day, the Prime Minister is taking nothing for granted - whilst the Conservatives only need to gain 9 seats to get an overall majority... National News
Cost of Corbyn: Labour's plans for 108 new taxpayer funded quangos revealed 10th December 2019 New analysis shows that Labour’s manifesto commits to creating over 100 new quangos, with a total cost of £13.2 billion over the next five years. National News
Brexit, actually 9th December 2019 Boris Johnson's funny election advert parodies Love Actually but makes an important point: this election is too close to call. National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News