In a delightful tribute to Benjamin Zephanaiah, Group Leader Roger Harmer reflects on the legacy of a fantastic poet and human rights activist.
In a speech full of nostalgia, Cllr Roger Harmer honours the impact that Black Sabbath have had on Birmingham
Why are Brummies paying 60% more than Londoners and 45% more than Mancunians for a single bus fare?
in November 2024, the total number of people in temporary accommodation in Birmingham surpassed 20,000 for the first time, of which, just under half of those were children. In December, the number of children in TA is likely to be over 10,000.
Levelling up has clearly failed, and poverty in Birmingham gets worse as families get larger. The swiftest and most efficient way to lift families out of poverty is to end the two-child cap on child benefit.
Birmingham Labour have not only failed to address child poverty, their actions have made the situation worse. Much worse. Morriam Jan gives an extended speech on the actions that this council CAN take to alleviate child poverty
