Local Conservatives promise dog activity parks to unleash the fun Wednesday, 8 April, 2026 Birmingham Local Conservatives are today launching a new proposal to create dedicated dog activity parks across Birmingham, providing secure, purpose-built spaces where dogs can exercise, socialise and enjoy off-lead play in safety. With dog ownership booming in the city, many residents report frustration at the lack of suitable areas for their pets to run freely. Current public spaces often lead... ArticlesLocal News
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
Government Household Support funding for Birmingham welcomed 4th April 2024 Today Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet welcomed the government's £12.79 million Household Support funding for Birmingham. This comes less than a year after... Articles
45% of Exempt Accommodation in Birmingham fails to meet quality standards, as Labour Administration continue to fail on housing. 22nd March 2024 Yet again this Labour administration is found wanting with residents living in the City. A recent report has highlighted that 45% of the exempt accommodation in... Articles
Birmingham Local Conservatives respond to Cabinet Member for Finance resignation 22nd March 2024 Cllr Brigid Jones (Lab, Bournbrook & Selly Park) announced her resignation from Birmingham City Council yesterday. Cllr Jones was the Cabinet Member for finance... Articles
Birmingham Local Conservatives’ response to the announcement of the exit of Chief Executive from Birmingham City Council 13th March 2024 Cllr Robert Alden (Con, Erdington), Leader of the Opposition and Birmingham Local Conservatives said, “We thank Deborah Cadman for her service in her time in... Articles
Labour Cabinet no-show meeting to help address the financial crisis at Birmingham City Council. 1st March 2024 Thursday's Cabinet-property meeting was suspended as the required number of Labour members to be quorate failed to attend. With both the Leader and the Cabinet... Articles
Tenants charged for non-existent communal areas 1st March 2024 Social Tenants across the city have been served a notice of increases to their social rent which included an unexpected item. A charge for “communal area... Articles
£306 per a minute - The price of Labour's inaction 29th February 2024 In June 2023, it was revealed that Birmingham Labour had for months been keeping secret an equal pay liability of potentially £760 million. This colossal figure... Articles
Damning report shows Labour-led Birmingham City Council is STILL failing social housing tenants! 23rd February 2024 On Thursday the 22nd of February, the Housing Ombudsman released a Press Statement and published an article on their website, detailing their findings of 6... Articles
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
Boris Johnson won the first Leaders' Debate 20th November 2019 Tonight Boris Johnson set out the choice facing voters at this election – a majority Government that can get Brexit done so the country can move on, or yet... National News