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Not the end of the story for Birmingham libraries
Cabinet Member for Skills, Learning and Culture, Cllr Penny Holbrook, reflects on one of the big talking points from the ongoing BrumBudget15 consultation. Since the budget white paper was published on 10 December, there’s inevitably been a lot of focus on the Library of Birmingham. I completely understand that and wanted to explain the situation […]
Budget consultation goes digital
Sir Albert Bore explains how Birmingham City Council is embracing technology as part of the #BrumBudget15 consultation. Throughout my political career interaction with the people of Birmingham has been face-to-face, either on doorsteps, at advice bureaux or in public meetings. I value this important interaction, as I’m sure every politician in the city does. Now, […]
Not sporty? You can still be active in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council’s Head of Community Sport and Physical Activity Karen Creavin insists being physically active in Birmingham isn’t always about sport. The thing about being physically active is that there’s no one-size fits all. For some people it means walking the dog, running or swimming. Others join a team for netball, football or cricket, […]
Homelessness is a major public health issue
As he prepares to join the St Basils Big Sleepout, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, Cllr John Cotton, highlights homelessness as a major public health issue in Birmingham. If asked to name the biggest public health issues facing Birmingham, most people would correctly identify obesity, smoking, substance misuse and even sexual health. I suspect […]
Day 3 – last day on board for tenant advice in Soho
Matthew Smith is a Principal Enforcement Officer in the council’s Private Rented Services (PRS) team and works to bring the city’s empty properties back into use. Since April, his team has brought more than 200 properties back into use, meaning more good quality housing in established neighbourhoods, less crime and financial gains for the city. […]
Day 2 - on board for tenant advice in Sparkbrook
Matthew Smith is a Principal Enforcement Officer in the council’s Private Rented Services team and works to bring the city’s empty properties back into use. Since April, his team has brought more than 200 properties back into use, meaning more good quality housing in established neighbourhoods, less crime and financial gains for the city. This […]
Donut eat this if you want to stay healthy
Birmingham Public Health’s childhood obesity co-ordinator, Charlene Mulhern shares her views on the latest fast food offering. If we are what we eat, what does that make the consumers of this monstrosity? You may have seen media stories about the Hungry Horse chain’s new double donut burger, which contains almost 2,000 calories – 98 per […]
On board for tenant advice in Stockland Green
Matthew Smith is a Principal Enforcement Officer in the council’s Private Rented Services team and works to bring the city’s empty properties back into use. Since April, his team has brought more than 200 properties back into use, meaning more good quality housing in established neighbourhoods, less crime and financial gains for the city. This […]
Four stray dogs found every day in Birmingham
Following The Dogs Trust’s annual survey, which reported a fall in the number of stray dogs picked up by local authorities, Vikki Allwood, senior animal welfare officer for Birmingham City Council, looks at why that figure is rising here. Britain is apparently a nation of dog lovers, but according to Birmingham's dog wardens, the growing number […]
Bigger bins pilot in Hodge Hill
Cllr Lisa Trickett, Cabinet Member for a Green, Smart and Sustainable City, writes on the latest developments from the city’s wheelie bin programme - with deliveries starting in the Hall Green, Hodge Hill and Yardley districts this week… Through the Birminghamnewsroom site, I have previously promised to keep residents updated on any developments from our […]
