The Elston Report: Secret chat group transcripts revealed
Sir Howard Elston, our community affairs editor, lifts the lid on local social media groups.
Give ‘em Shelter
Prime Minister David Cameron hasn’t looked anything like a leader this week writes Steve Beauchampé
Birmingham City Council seeks local heroes
Birmingham City Council is on the hunt for local heroes who have made a real difference to the lives of people in Birmingham.
Stand proud
Tens of thousands of revellers joined in with the Birmingham Pride festival at the weekend.
Award winning Birmingham project helps thousands
My Time CIC, a social enterprise owned by service users in inner city Birmingham, has helped thousands of people overcome mental health issues by offering a variety of learning opportunities.
Big Society Award for New Heights Community Project
New Heights Community Project in Kingstanding, Birmingham is the latest winner of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Big Society Award.
70% of women rough sleepers have suffered domestic violence, research finds
Around 70 per cent of women who sleep rough in the UK say they have suffered domestic violence, according to new research at the University of Wolverhampton.
State schools must offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control
State schools should offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control according to Dr Anthony Seldon
Witch doctor ordered to repay £28,500
A self-appointed witch doctor has been ordered to pay back £28,500 in one of the most bizarre cases of money-laundering West Midlands Police have encountered.
Government ‘failing young people’ says local group
It has been claimed that budget cuts are likely to lead to increased inequality.
University kick starts discussions about making Coventry an ‘age friendly city’
Researchers, policy makers, charitable groups and other interested parties will be discussing ideas for improving the lives of older residents at a special event taking place at Coventry University this month.
Domestic abuse campaign drive takes to the buses
“You are not alone” is the message from police.
Birmingham ranked second in the UK
Birmingham has been ranked as having the highest quality of life of any UK city outside of the capital in a new study by Mercer, a global HR firm.
Birmingham City Council celebrates top employees
The winners have been announced in Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) internal awards programme – the Chamberlain Awards
Protest to save Walsall’s green spaces and countryside services being organised
The newly formed Facebook Group “Save Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services” are organising a static protest
Social worker named as finalist in local heroes award
A social worker has been nominated for a community award in Birmingham City Councils’ (BCC) annual recognition initiative, the Chamberlain Awards.
City TV win local TV bid
CityTV has been awarded the licence to broadcast, on Freeview channel 8, as the local television station for Birmingham and the Midlands.
Youth Work Week 2012 – Celebrating Youth Work’s Contribution to Communities
Youth workers and young people are coming together this week to showcase the impact youth work has in breaking community barriers during Youth Work Week 2012.
The future of Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services
A new Facebook Group has been set up in response to local concerns for the future of Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services.
New campaign to help victims of child abuse launched
Cogent Elliott, one of the UK’s leading integrated creative agencies, has developed a powerful advertisement for the National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC), based upon the Jimmy Savile revelations.
Local heroes honoured in special awards programme
Employees of Birmingham City Council (BCC), who have made a real difference to the lives of local people, are being recognised for their achievements in a special awards ceremony next month.
The ‘friends’ of Laurence Inman
Laurence Inman realises, possibly too late, that it’s quality not quantity that counts.
Birmingham student celebrates prestigious award in the 2012 Queen’s birthday honours list
Birmingham student, Sufyaan Patel, has been awarded Medalist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for voluntary work and services to the community.
What’s on at The Public
Coming up at The Public in West Brom this month
Tory candidate for Deputy Police Commissioner supports Labour campaign against police privatisation
Walsall Labour have welcomed the support of the Conservative candidate for the role of deputy Police Commissioner
Police and Crime Commissioner candidates called to sign the ‘No to privatisation pledge’
Anti-privatisation campaigners have called on the candidates standing for election for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner to pledge not to privatise any policing service if elected.
Boost for Good Hope patients with recovery at home service launch
Good Hope Hospital – in partnership with Healthcare at Home Ltd – is launching its first recovery at home (R@H) service this week
Month long Black History celebrations at The Public
A series of community events, exhibitions and activities celebrating Black History will be taking place at The Public this October.
GIF the City: Wolverhampton
The FLIP Festival is launching GIF the City, a new invigorating participatory project.
Grow Your Tenner campaign aimed at generating donations for small, local charities in Birmingham
Localgiving.com has £500,000 from the Office for Civil Society which it will use to match up to £10 of every donation made through the website.