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Sutton Town Council – council’s conclusions published
has today (Friday 22 May) published its conclusions regarding the proposal to create a Town Council for Sutton Coldfield within Birmingham.
Lord Mayor’s Awards
Each year the Lord Mayor of Birmingham invites nominations for the Lord Mayor’s Awards and this year they were given to CBSO Music Director Andris Nelsons and local shopkeeper John Bourke. Andris Nelsons was nominated by a number of people for his dedication to sustaining and promoting the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s reputation as […]
Video: Food safety and hygiene tips - parts 1 to 4
With another bank holiday weekend on the horizon, people looking to enjoy a family picnic, barbecue or a roast dinner are being reminded that food safety and hygiene is an essential ingredient for any meal. Tony Di Duca, Senior Environmental Health Enforcement Officer with, and David Hurlestone, Executive Head Chef at the […]
Top stories Solihull leader backs plans for a combined authority (Birmingham Mail and Birmingham Post): Solihull Borough Council leader Bob Sleigh indicates the council would sign up to a combined authority. His pledge comes a day after Coventry City Council backed plans for a new body. Also The Post’s coverage also includes […]
Birmingham Cathedral heads to Chelsea
Birmingham Cathedral is heading to Chelsea next week, albeit in floral form, thanks to staff at’s Parks Department. This year’s entry for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – “300 Years at the Heart” - celebrates 300 years of Birmingham Cathedral with a spectacular five metre tall floral replica of the cathedral’s bell […]
Top stories School academy bid sparks teacher strike (extensive local coverage): Report on the strike at Small Heath School today, where members of three teachers’ unions – NUT, NASUWT and ATL – are staging a protest against plans to turn the school into an academy. A council spokesperson said neither the school […]
Cast your vote for Birmingham’s Community Flag
The General and Local Elections took place last week but the voting’s not over – people now have the chance to cast their vote for the Birmingham’s Community Flag. Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Mike Leddy, chair of the Birmingham Flag Project Team, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to create a Community Flag for Birmingham […]