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
Candidate announced for Northfield by-election 6th June 2024 We're thrilled to introduce you to our candidate in the 4th of July Northfield by-election, Abigail Smith. Hi, I’m Abigail Smith, I'm excited to announce that I... Articles
Birmingham Local Conservatives’ Cllr Clifton Welch speaks on winning Kingstanding by-election 31st May 2024 Thursday the 30th of May 2024 saw a by-election take place in the Kingstanding ward, with the result being declared shortly after midnight. Birmingham Local... Articles
Birmingham Local Conservatives unveil new Shadow Cabinet 30th May 2024 Following the Labour Administration’s decision to alter the portfolio briefs of cabinet members at Birmingham City Council, and Shadow Cabinet Member for... Articles
Congratulations to Cllr Ken Wood on being elected Lord Mayor of Birmingham! 30th May 2024 We want to say a massive congratulations to Cllr Ken Wood on being elected Lord Mayor of Birmingham, and also to his wife Barbara on becoming Lady Mayoress. We... Articles
Government looks to send police chief in to investigate Labour’s Bankruptcy in Birmingham 2nd May 2024 For the first time since the powers were granted by the Local Government Act 1999, the British government will launch a formal inquiry into the failings of a... Articles
Parents and schools ignored as Labour-run Birmingham City Council pulls up the drawbridge on home-to-school transport support 21st April 2024 Papers for the Cabinet Meeting on 23 April 2024, show that despite an overwhelming rejection of the proposed changes to the 0-25 Travel Assistance Policy... Articles
Labour's secret plan to attack library use exposed! 18th April 2024 Labour administration’s secret plan to use public consultation to generate ideas to attack the use of public libraries. Birmingham Local Conservatives have... Articles
Birmingham Local Conservatives Announce Candidate for Bournbrook & Selly Park By-Election 9th April 2024 The ruling Labour Administration at Birmingham City Council, who previously announced they have run up a £867 million equal pay bill and spent over £130 million... Articles
Improvement & Recovery Plan must focus on culture change and delivering services for residents. 4th April 2024 Today the Cabinet agreed on the draft Improvement & Recovery Plan (IRP). This is the first stage of a longer-term IRP. It is the latest in a long line of glossy... Articles
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
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News