Tag: Birmingham Lord Mayor
Fostering kindness recognised in Birmingham
Five of Birmingham’s best Foster Carers will be recognised for their outstanding work with children at Aston Villa Holte Suite on Saturday night (13 June) when they receive awards at a fundraising ball for the Birmingham Foster Care Association (BFCA). Lord Mayor of Birmingham Cllr Raymond Hassall said: “Too often we take for granted the […]
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Market open for business
What: Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Mike Leddy, and Mayor of Frankfurt, Peter Feldmann, officially open Birmingham's Christmas Markets Venue: Victoria Square, Birmingham City Centre Time: 5.30pm Date: Friday 15 November Festive frankfurters, hot Gluhwein and sweet pretzels return to the city this month as Birmingham's Christmas markets open for business. Stretching for more than […]
New Birmingham Lord Mayor 2013-14
Birmingham's new Lord Mayor has taken up office after the Mayor Making ceremony which took place at the Council House on 11 June 2013. Cllr Mike Leddy, who represents Brandwood Ward, was joined by his wife Lady Mayoress Pauline Leddy. The 63-year-old Cllr in his role as the city's first citizen (Lord Mayor) said he […]
Living memorial for British Korean veterans in city Park
A living memorial to honour British Korean War veterans has been unveiled at Cannon Hill Park today (November 21). Thirty three saplings of Korean origin will form a living memorial to honour Birmingham British Korean veterans who were involved in the three year conflict which began in 1950. The trees will be planted by representatives […]
Covenant launches first veterans’ homebuy scheme
At an official declaration today (Tuesday February 21) to launch Birmingham City Council's Armed Forces Community Covenant, the local authority will announce the country's first scheme to help ex-service personnel gain a foot on the property ladder. The Veterans' Homebuy scheme will allow former servicemen and women the opportunity to own their own home with […]
