Local Conservatives pledge to release £200 Million in ring fenced highways funding to clean up Birmingham's pothole ridden roads Thursday, 15 January, 2026 This week, newly released data analysis has highlighted a sharp decline in Birmingham’s performance on local council highway maintenance. Analysis by the Local Conservatives, released today on National Pothole Day, 15th January, shows the damning collapse of pothole repairs in Birmingham. Recent data reveals Birmingham ranks in the bottom ten councils for preventative treatments, with nearly two... Articles
Labour Birmingham – a year on from bankruptcy and still no balanced budget 13th September 2024 Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance, Cllr Meirion Jenkins, writes for Conservative Home here: Meirion Jenkins: Labour Birmingham – a year on from bankruptcy and... Articles
The Labour Government has chosen to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for 117,224 pensioners in Birmingham, despite promising to protect the benefit during the general election 12th September 2024 Birmingham Local Conservatives have criticised Birmingham Labour MPs as not one stood up and opposed the Labour Government plan to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment... Articles
Bankrupt Labour Administration writes off more than £30m in debt Council is owed 12th September 2024 A report to the Labour Cabinet on Birmingham City Council shows more than £30m of money owed to it in business rates and council tax will not be recovered. This... Articles
Bankrupt Birmingham writes off more than £30m in debt it is owed 5th September 2024 A report to the Labour Cabinet on Birmingham City Council shows more than £30m of money owed to it in business rates and council tax will not be recovered. This... Articles
On one year anniversary of bankruptcy notice Birmingham City Council warned there is still no clear financial message and a lack of pace in trying to fix Labour's mess 5th September 2024 Thursday the 5th of September marks the first anniversary of Birmingham City Council issuing it’s first S114, effectively declaring the Council Bankrupt. The... Articles
Perry Barr Athletes' Village units to be sold a huge loss to taxpayers 16th August 2024 The Athletes’ Village in Perry Barr Birmingham was given planning permission in December 2018. Despite this, it never housed an athlete for the Commonwealth... Articles
Birmingham Labour cloak and dagger attack on libraries, as wind up of service begins before public consultation has finished. 25th June 2024 Birmingham Local Conservative councillors were told this weekend past, that despite there being an ongoing consultation, community libraries are being placed on... Articles
Labour’s black hole draws Birmingham closer to the edge of financial abyss. 21st June 2024 Commissioners appointed to oversee improvements at Labour’s bankrupt Birmingham City Council have expressed their concern at the lack of pace with the... Articles
Birmingham Labour back expansion of build-to-rent against affordable and social housing. 21st June 2024 Birmingham City Council held the June meeting of its Full Council this week (18th of June). The meeting saw two motions from individuals for debate, one being... Articles
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