Animal protection group welcomes support from local MP
Praise for John Hemming’s stance on animal experiments.
Record number of job seekers on training courses.
Work experience and training opportunities snapped up across the West Midlands.
East Birmingham growth plan unveiled
City politicians set out plans for 9,000 jobs.
Howard’s big Q&A
We answer all questions about two money-grubbing MPs.
Litter summit invite from city council
Google Hangout to witness video conference.
“Be our Valentine” call from environmentalists
Campaigners ask Birmingham City Council to divest from fossil fuels.
Power to the black vote
Move to ensure minorities register to vote.
True Walsall unemployment figures hidden – claim
Concern that charitable donations will suffer.
Local politicians plea to electorate
Residents urged to register to vote.
Black Country visit for cabinet minister
Arrival coincides with investment announcement.
Black Country Growth Deal expanded
Further investment announced for five year plan.
Public services for sale
Alan Clawley comments on the growing trend for private companies to run council services.
Fox Boss Sir Howard Elston Stands by Birmingham race story
Sir Howard Elston, chief managing editor supremo for Fox Worldwide News, on why his TV station is correct in saying Birmingham is a “Muslim-only city”
Youth takeover of Birmingham
Sawsan Bastawy on moves to engage young people with democracy.
Protecting the vulnerable in times of cuts
City cabinet member for Health and Wellbeing, Cllr John Cotton, on providing services at a time of Government cuts.
City MP calls for greater local involvement in light of Review
“Institutions in Birmingham must rise to the challenge.”
Environmentalists warning on air quality
MPs report on air pollution “a wake-up call.”
Residential development for Birmingham
Council plans for more than 2,000 new homes.
Green campaigners criticise road expansion plans
M42 investment “a road to nowhere” – claim.
Core Cities meet William Hague to drive devolution agenda
Council leaders call for greater devolved powers.
City council reveals pledge to young people
Six principles to create a better Birmingham for the city’s young people have been unveiled today.
21 today – and tomorrow
Dave Woodhall with a reminder of an important event in the city’s history.
Get ready for the new coalition
Richard Lutz envisions a new and surprising coalition government come May 2015.
Birmingham Friends of the Earth hand petition to council
“Get moving on air pollution” call.
Shock new super regional council for West Mids – it’s official
Birmingham will combine with surrounding towns to become one unified council. Sir Howard Elston, our local authority supremo, reveals its new exciting name.
Baker Quits: Libdumb and Dumber
By Lord Howard Elston (DOA) our man under the table at Westminster cabinet meetings
Protect The Children
Richard Lutz tries to make sense of the child abuse inquiry fiasco
Take inspiration from Chamberlain – Bore
Council leader speaks at Highbury democracy convention.
Birmingham MP backs CCTV in slaughterhouses
Call for more humane treatment of animals.
MP’s support for health workers strike
Call for improved pay and investment.