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
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
