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Protecting Our Parents: Shining a light on a huge issue
Birmingham City Council’s Service Director for Health and Wellbeing, Alan Lotinga, reflects on deserved recognition for TV Documentary series Protecting Our Parents. As someone who has worked in social care for over 25 years, my job is never dull or predictable. But this is the first time I’ve ever blogged about a BAFTA nomination. That’s exactly […]
Why counterfeiting is not a victimless crime
Jacqui Kennedy, Director of Regulation and Enforcement, looks at why that ‘must-buy’ designer bargain may cost more than you think – urging consumers to be ‘fake aware’. Whether it’s a sold-out-everywhere Frozen doll, that must-have designer bag or shoes, it can be tempting to snap up a ‘bargain’ when you think you’ve seen one. But […]
Parents are willing to hear the obesity message
Birmingham Public Health dietician Eleanor McGee reflects on reports that many parents are unaware their children are overweight. Not for the first time in recent years, childhood obesity is in the news, with today’s headlines focussing on reports that parents hardly ever spot obesity in their children. The reports go onto state that: “Modern parents […]
The race is on
Future Council This morning the first progress report on our implementation of the recommendations of the Kerslake Review is published by the Independent Improvement Panel. The Panel has sent a letter to the Leader of the Council and also published a short supporting report – both of which can be found here: /organisation-improvement-plan/ As you will know from earlier […]
Cleaner Streets: we all have a part to play
Jacqui Kennedy, Director of Regulation and Enforcement, looks back on a week of activities across Birmingham designed to encourage people to play their part in keeping their communities clean and tidy. This week has been National Spring Clean Week but for us it has also given us an opportunity to share the important message of […]
Birmingham is bouncing back
Birmingham City Council Chief Executive, Mark Rogers, wrote: Last week I joined the Greater Birmingham delegation at MIPIM, the world’s largest and - arguably - most important property conference and exhibition. The event, which attracts 21,000 property professionals from 93 countries, provides one of the region’s best opportunities to match investors with our development opportunities […]
Basic Need for school places anything but a basic issue
Cllr Brigid Jones blogs on an issue that is always of huge interest to parents and young people across the city – school places
Are retailers ready for ban on displaying tobacco products?
Jacqui Kennedy, Director of Regulation and Enforcement, sets out why city retailers must take heed of changes coming into force in April 2015. From 6 April 2015, when new legislation comes into effect, retailers will have to remove all tobacco products from permanent display. Under The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion (Display) (England) Regulations 2010 and […]
Your chance to shape the future: the importance of voting
On National Voter Registration Day (February 5), Birmingham City Council Chief Executive Mark Rogers reflects on why it has never been more important to use your vote - including making sure you are registered to do so in the first place. With both the general and local elections now just a matter of months away, […]
Healthy resolutions for 2015
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2014 and usher in the New Year many of us will resolve to lead healthier lifestyles. Quit smoking, drink less, lose weight, exercise more… Whatever you want to do, it’s important to be realistic and set achievable goals. We asked our Public Health team for their advice. Cabinet […]
