Birmingham residents to take part in pioneering venture
Birmingham Museums Trust launches UK’s first Citizens’ Jury in a museum.
Behind the scenes at Birmingham vote count
Stan’s Cafe’s The Commentators enter landmark event, reporting live from the ICC.
Climate protests target Broad Street landmark
Black Sabbath’s heavy metal bench used by global debt-climate protesters.
Year of the Lobster
Birmingham band releases politically-charged single Plebxit.
Call for city council to save Yardley playing fields
Residents campaign to save playing fields as part of Commonwealth Games legacy.
Paying tribute to Jack
Community tribute to Jack Dromey MP.
Moronic Magyars and Problematic Poles
Andy Munro comments on recent developments at England games.
UK first for West Midands anti-violence strategy
WMCA bosses appointed as champions to tackle violence against women on public transport.
Birmingham summit aims for new climate change commitment
Local leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet Net Zero.
Trade unionists to protest against proposed laws
City centre location for Police Bill protest.
WMCA report on pandemic effects published
Impact of Covid shows challenges faced by region but also positive signs for recovery.
Birmingham Conservatives call for post-pandemic recovery group
Council motion to call for Covid task force to protect and grow Birmingham industry.
Birmingham Stands With Hong Kong protest held
City centre demonstration calls for pro-democracy support.
Conservative group attacks council decision on traffic measures
Group leader hits out after refusal to abolish Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
Jess Phillips Sutton date re-arranged
Latest Town Hall talk session to feature Birmingham MP.
Enterprise Zone investment for Digbeth announced
More than £15 million funding boost for Digbeth High Street.
Disappointment as Clean Air Zone requests ignored
Nightlife supremo criticises government and council decisions.
Lib Dems launch manifesto for Police and Crime Commissioner
Plans will “make policing local” and enable police to embed in communities.
MPs receive nature ‘news from the future’
April Fool’s Day publication gives a serious green message.
Erdington High Street funding bid stepped up
Councillors welcome agreement for their campaign to join new levelling up fund.
Living Streets call ahead of mayoral elections
West Midlands candidates urged to stand up for pedestrians.
West Midlands to host net zero summit
How local and central government can work together.
Public transport boost from government
£2 million for on-demand rural bus services in the West Midlands.
Joseph Chamberlain: Worker, Reformer, Legend
Vivek Rajkhowa writes about the man who transformed Birmingham.
Environmental charities call for Green Recovery
Mayoral candidates challenged to prove their commitment to green issues.
Stamp duty exemption welcomed by housebuilders
Budget announcement gives househunters last chance to save thousands.
Chancellor backs West Midlands Covid recovery plans
Budget measures will help revive the region’s economy and boost a green future.
Entertainment chief attacks lockdown plans
“State mistrust of hospitality will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds” – claim.
Historic housing department move for Wolverhampton
Communities Secretary confirms first government department to have ministers working outside Whitehall.
Nightlife chief claims reopening will boost economy
Birmingham’s hospitality sector calls for government to unveil plans to lift lockdown.