Birmingham Conservatives condemn Government refusal to give councils stronger planning powers over exempt accommodation Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 Birmingham Conservatives condemn Government refusal to give councils stronger planning powers over exempt accommodation Birmingham Conservatives have condemned the Government’s refusal to create a new planning use class for exempt accommodation, warning that Ministers have put the concerns of providers ahead of the experience of local councillors and residents living with the consequences. In its... Local News
Knowledge Quarter Site Call-in 10th April 2026 Birmingham’s Local Conservative councillors have welcomed the Economy, Skills and Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee’s decision to call in the Labour-run... ArticlesLocal News
Local Conservatives to scrap asylum seeker access to passport to leisure 9th April 2026 If elected to take control of Birmingham City Council in May, the Birmingham Local Conservatives will immediately scrap the current inclusion of asylum seekers... ArticlesLocal News
Local Conservatives promise dog activity parks to unleash the fun 8th April 2026 Birmingham Local Conservatives are today launching a new proposal to create dedicated dog activity parks across Birmingham, providing secure, purpose-built... ArticlesLocal News
No-Confidence Vote a “Nail in the Coffin of Democracy” as Labour Refuses to Accept Council’s Democratic Decision 31st March 2026 Birmingham Local Conservatives have today warned that Labour’s refusal to respect last week’s decisive no-confidence vote is a clear and dangerous signal that... ArticlesLocal News
NO CONFIDENCE VOTE TOPPLES LABOUR LEADER – COUNCIL NOW IN CARETAKER MODE AHEAD OF 7 MAY ELECTIONS 25th March 2026 Birmingham, 25 March 2026 – Last night’s Full Council meeting delivered a historic blow to Labour’s grip on power when a resolution of no confidence in the... ArticlesLocal News
Birmingham Local Conservatives oust Labour Leader of Birmingham City Council 24th March 2026 In a landmark vote at today’s full Birmingham City Council meeting, Labour Group Leader Councillor John Cotton has been ousted by a vote of no confidence, just... ArticlesLocal News
Birmingham Conservatives Demand Urgent Scrutiny of Labour Council’s Decision to Sell Prime Knowledge Quarter Site without a plan 19th March 2026 Birmingham’s Conservative councillors have today formally called in the Labour-run City Council’s controversial decision to sell prime development land at Fox... ArticlesLocal News
Flying the Flag for Birmingham: Local Conservatives Announce Plans to Celebrate Local and National Heritage 18th March 2026 Birmingham Local Conservatives today unveiled an ambitious programme of activities designed to foster pride in our city’s rich history and the United Kingdom’s... ArticlesLocal News
Building Beautiful Birmingham 17th March 2026 Birmingham Local Conservatives today unveiled an ambitious new policy document – Beautiful Brum – setting out a clear Conservative vision for the city’s homes... ArticlesLocal 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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
