Brummies hit with ANOTHER double whammy of fewer services for higher council tax. Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 Today at Birmingham City Council Cabinet Committee, the Council has confirmed council tax is going up by 10% again next year. The Labour Cabinet also revealed that their budget gap for next year has gone from a forecasted £67 million in savings needed in 2025/2026 before the Autumn budget to at least £153 million savings now needed in 2025/2026. This means residents will be hit with another double... Articles
Statement from Cllr Robert Alden, leader of the Conservative Group: 7th October 2015 The news the news today the Cllr McKay has resigned form the cabinet over a lack of faith from city partners in Sir Albert Bore should come as no surprise to... Local News
Press release:- Popular local campaigner to lead fight against closure plans 2nd October 2015 Popular Tyburn Ward campaigner, Clifton Welch, has said he will be fighting the proposed closure of Castle Vale Police station by West Midlands’ Police. The... Local News
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New rigorous qualifications for 16-year-olds 4th September 2015 From this week, 16-year-olds will be able to study new, rigorous Core Maths qualifications, studying business-backed maths knowledge applicable to everyday life... Articles
Delivering innovative, high quality childcare 26th August 2015 The Education Secretary has called on councils and childcare providers to come forward with innovative ideas for implementing our manifesto pledge to double... Articles
A Budget for working people 8th July 2015 Our Summer Budget delivers security for working people - and delivers on the promises upon which we were elected: Growing the economy and getting the national... Articles
Neil Shastri-Hurst: It’s time to think strategically about defence 25th June 2015 It is five years since the Coalition conducted a far-reaching Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). Through fiscal necessity, this resulted in not only... Opinions
West Heath Community Leader's date with the PM 12th May 2014 Kings Norton resident Mike Bennett, who has been the Chair of Hampstead House since 2005 headed for the top with prospective MP for Birmingham Northfield... Local News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
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Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
