Liberal Democrat Proposal to Work Together: Creating a Vision for Birmingham and a Delivery Plan to Improve Services
Following his re-election as Liberal Democrat Leader (Saturday 9 May 2026), Cllr Roger Harmer will present an offer to other political groups and like-minded Independents on the council to work together for the good of the residents of the city.
It is clear from the election that no one party has the support to be in control of the city council, so those elected must work together, for the people of Birmingham.
Cllr Harmer said: “Our proposal is to set out a vision for the city and a supporting delivery plan.
“For the past few years, we have been known for financial problems and a failure to collect the bins, but that should not define our city.
“We need to move Birmingham forward as place of initiative, enterprise and culture, that attracts people with talent.”
The delivery plan should include six key objectives:
Create a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds are recognised as equals, with a part to play in creating a vibrant and progressive city;
Ensure long-term financial stability of the council;
End the bin dispute with a fair and legal settlement and clean up the city;
Create an enforcement system which deals effectively with road safety, planning and fly-tipping offences which blight our city;
Listen to the people of Birmingham and involve them in deciding local priorities for service delivery in their communities;
Tackle the backlog of road and pavement repairs.
Cllr Harmer added: “We have looked at the manifestos of the other political parties and believe there is sufficient common ground to work on this basis.”
All parties, who commit to these objectives and the wider vision, should share positions of responsibility proportionately and move swiftly to publish details of how they will work together.