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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
