Top Birmingham City Council Stories:
WM – Deputy leader Ian Ward talking about the living wage plans due before cabinet today, saying it would improve motivation, retention, recruitment and fairness. He said the council is exploring rolling it out to contractors and suppliers
Moseley protesters halt ‘landmark’ tree demolition (BBC online) Protesters in Moseley are trying to stop a 100-year-old tree from being cut down, saying they will contact the council regarding their protest
Unfinished business for Birmingham’s new leader (MJ) Exclusive interview with new council leader outlining his vision for the city
Labour plans ‘living wage’ for city staff (MJ) Article on plans to increase wages of lowest paid
Regional Headlines:
Birmingham airport is throwing down the gauntlet to Heathrow, persuading London policymakers to back its bid for 36 million passengers a year
It’s a £100,000 washout – city counts its losses as the first two days of the Test match is washed out
Pair bailed over double shooting in Walsall
National Headlines:
Markets welcome Spain bank deal
Leveson to hear Osborne and Brown
Warnings of heavy rain and floods
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