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We want to say a massive thank you to Cllr Ken Wood for an outstanding year as Lord Mayor of Birmingham. We know you'll do the City proud as Deputy Lord Mayor over the next year also. Congratulations to Cllr Zafar Iqbal on being elected Lord Mayor for the next year.

Labour's Cllr for Allens Cross has been absent for nearly 6 months. He turned up at the Council yesterday, signed in, but didn't even enter the chamber. Birmingham Labour are neglecting Allens Cross, but are happy to allow councillors to just sign in to earn a £20,000 allowance.

We're continuing our calls to move the bin lorries to alternate depot sites. By dispersing vehicles across the city, the Council could ensure that a partial service continues, as lawful picketing must occur in front of the striking worker's workplace. buff.ly/TNO2z7I

Happy Pride Weekend, Birmingham! We hope everyone attending the festival has a great time! Have fun and stay safe

This week, we're fighting the introduction of parking fees in Sutton Park, the Lickey Hills, & Sheldon Country Park car parks today at the Neighbourhoods O&S Committee. Then we'll be at Council Business Management, Cabinet tomorrow and Planning Committee on Thursday.

Labour have voted down an opposition "call-in" of the cabinet decision to impose fees on parking in the Lickey Hills, Sutton Park, & Sheldon Country Park despite residents concerns. Local Conservatives will continue to lead the campaign against parking charges.

So much for affordable bus fares... Labour's Mayor of the West Midlands has overseen inflation-busting price hikes of 30% on the cheapest fare available for your daily commute on a WM Bus over the last two years.

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all celebrating!

Happy Pentecost to all celebrating today!

This week we've got Transport Delivery Overview and Scrutiny Committee today at the WMCA, where we'll be raising concerns over plans for Ring and Ride, then Licensing Sub-committee on Tuesday, Employment Committee on Thursday, and we'll be out across the City throughout the week.

Loneliness Awareness Week, from June 9th to 15th, emphasises how isolation affects health and well-being. Libraries are vital spaces for communities to come together, effectively tackling loneliness. That's why our 2025 Alternative Budget aimed to keep local libraries open.

This Men's Health Week, Mates in Mind are campaigning for an end to the stigma around men's mental health in the workplace as a crucial part of creating a healthier and safer workplace environment. You can find out more at buff.ly/ccuwKEA

Labour is avoiding accountability in Allen’s Cross, leaving residents without proper representation due to their absent councillor. Instead of addressing the issue, they evade scrutiny. Birmingham deserves better representation, and we're ready to deliver it.

Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims of the dreadful passenger plane crash in #AhmedabadPlaneCrash bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8d1…

Addressing Britain's grooming gangs is challenging but necessary. That's why we're proposing a motion for a national inquiry at next week's Full Council meeting. This issue has been unaddressed for too long in Birmingham. We thank "Kate" and other survivors for their bravery.

We'd like to wish His Majesty, King Charles III, a very happy Birthday! We hope everyone enjoys the Trooping of the Colour today!

This week, we've got Full Council tomorrow, Health & Adult Social Care on Wednesday, and the Schools Forum on Thursday! It's only 325 days until polling day!

Cllr Alden raised Labour's failure to tackle the three pillars of the equal pay crisis at full council today. No matter how they spin it, Birmingham Labour have failed, failed, and failed to address equal pay! Kate Knowles Alexander Brock Jack Carson Lewis Warner Rob Mayor

Our motion today urges the Council to support the national inquiry into grooming gangs. Birmingham has been repeatedly mentioned by survivors, despite media focus on other areas. Anyone involved in this abuse must face justice.

Our motion was unanimously passed with cross-party support from all corners of the chamber. The Government must act now on the recommendations before them to bring an end to the scourge of grooming gangs across the country and ensure perpetrators and enablers face justice.