Oracle Public Interest Report lays bare failures on Labour-Administration Thursday, 20 February, 2025 The long-awaited Public Interest Report on Birmingham Labour’s butchered rollout of the Oracle IT system has been published today, exposing the full extent of mismanagement surrounding the project. The report, from Auditors Grant Thorton, was handed to the Council on 11 February, but has only been shared today, despite the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 requiring it to be sent to... Articles
Birmingham Conservative group responds to High Court ruling 20th September 2017 The judge was today asked to rule in what he has described as an ‘unusual’ and ‘very remarkable case’ resulting from an ‘internal rift within the council.’... Local News
Cowardly Clancy cancels cabinet 31st August 2017 The Labour leader of Birmingham City Council has cancelled the Cabinet meeting planned for Sept 1st which was due to resolve the bin strike in Birmingham. This... Local News
Labour Leader's Unite union deal in tatters - Opposition call on him to resign 23rd August 2017 Labour Leader of Birmingham City Council Cllr John Clancy has seen his authority crumble during the last week, since the announcement he had personally overseen... Local News
Human Rights 4th October 2016 Aston Ward Conservative Candidate Mr Jahid Choudhury organised a Human Rights meeting at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. Jahid, who has a... Local News
Andy Street selected as Conservative West Midlands Mayoral Candidate 29th September 2016 Andy Street has tonight been selected as the Conservative candidate for the West Midlands mayoral election taking place in May 2017. A proud Brummie, Andy... Local News
Birmingham Conservatives welcome review of grammar schools 8th August 2016 The Birmingham Conservative Group have welcomed the announcement that the Government are reviewing whether to allow more grammar schools to open. Cllr Robert... Local News
THANK YOU JAHID 26th April 2016 Jahid Choudhury recently organised a Benglasdeshi Community Event. The event was attended by local business people, Leader of the Conservative Group, Councillor... Local News
Rob hits back at ‘superficial’ £10.5m Centenary Square design 25th April 2016 In recent days, the Council’s decision to approve the redevelopment of Centenary Square has provoked much criticism from residents and the city’s opposition... Local News
AKAAL BACKS LES FOR PCC 22nd April 2016 Harborne Council candidate, Akaal Sidhu, has given his backing to Les Jones for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner. At a public meeting, chaired by The... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National 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