Labour wave white flag on Exempt Accommodation Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 Birmingham is facing a crisis in exempt accommodation, and now vital funding to tackle rogue providers is being withdrawn. Leader of the Opposition and Birmingham Local Conservatives, Cllr Robert Alden (Con, Erdington) has today written to Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, urging the government to reverse this decision and to finally take the action needed to bring... ArticlesLocal News
Cllr Robert Alden on Labour's failings on housing in Birmingham 19th April 2023 Cllr Robert Alden, Leader of Birmingham Local Conservatives, recently wrote for ConHome on the state of Birmingham's social housing. "There have been over 15... Articles
Making Birmingham the nation's "Decarbonisation Capital" 31st March 2023 This week, Birmingham Local Conservative's Leader Cllr Robert Alden, & Shadow Cabinet Member for Environment, Cllr Deirdre Alden, paid a visit to Tyseley Energy... Articles
Opening Bus Lanes to General Traffic During Bus Strikes 24th March 2023 Birmingham Local Conservatives are calling on Birmingham City Council to open bus lanes to general traffic during the ongoing bus strikes by NX West Midlands... Articles
Funding growth and regeneration in the Budget and Trailblazing Devolution Deal 23rd March 2023 We welcome the Spring Budget 2023 announcement by the government, which brings a wealth of benefits to the city. We are particularly pleased with the commitment... Articles
Helping with the cost of childcare, and aiding parents back into work. 22nd March 2023 A range of childcare measures introduced in the UK Spring Budget 2023 will make work pay, support parents back into work and help more people get on the career... Articles
Helping with the cost of household bills, & ensuring Britain's energy security. 21st March 2023 In the Autumn Statement 2022, the government took the difficult decisions needed on tax and spending to restore economic stability, which allowed the Government... Articles
Remember to check on your neighbours today! 9th March 2023 Please remember to check on your elderly and vulnerable neighbours today. Make sure they are: 1. Not injured 2. Warm 3. Have food and water 4. Have someone they... Articles
Bring CCTV Cameras to Daisy Farm Park 1st March 2023 Cllr Adam Higgs is campaigning for CCTV to be introduced at Daisy Farm Park to deter Anti-social behaviour. Cllr Higgs said "I know that so many of you care... Articles
Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Ken Wood, slams Birmingham City Council for "second-class" treatment of Social Housing tenants, following the publication of the latest Ombudsman report. 19th January 2023 The report followed the Labour Council’s refusal to commit to targets laid out in a Conservative motion on the 10th of January. Cllr Ken Wood (Con, Walmley &... Articles
Boris Johnson: My Guarantee to Get Brexit Done and Unleash Britain’s Potential 24th November 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today launched the Conservative manifesto in Telford, setting out how he will get Brexit done and unleash Britain’s potential. National News
Boris Johnson's new deal explained 23rd November 2019 Boris Johnson has negotiated a great new deal with the EU. National News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
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
