Council and Politics

Council and Politics

Birmingham now has 28 women councillors, down from 42

Women now make up fewer than a third of the city's 101 councillors.

28 September 2026 · Source: Wikipedia

Council and Politics

Council's flag injunction case returns to court on Wednesday

The adjourned hearing resumes at the Civil and Family Justice Centre on 30 September.

27 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

How Birmingham City Council is run after May's elections

A minority administration of Lib Dems, Greens and independents holds 38 of 101 seats.

27 September 2026 · Source: Wikipedia

Council and Politics

Conservatives bring their conference to Birmingham next week

The party gathers at the ICC from 4 to 7 October, with a secure zone around the venue.

27 September 2026 · Source: Meet Birmingham

Council and Politics

Birmingham the only UK city shortlisted for global sustainable city award

The city council is one of three finalists in the BREEAM Sustainable City Award, for planning policies that push new buildings to high energy and low-emission standards.

18 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

Bin strike deal could go to cabinet within weeks, says council leader

Councillor Roger Harmer says a proposal to end the dispute with Unite, which began in January 2025, could reach cabinet in late September or early October.

17 September 2026 · Source: Express & Star (Local Democracy Reporting Service)

Council and Politics

Second High Court hearing set for council's flag injunction bid

Birmingham City Council's application for an injunction over flags attached to street furniture returns to court on 30 September after the first hearing was adjourned.

15 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

Chairs appointed for all nine of Birmingham's £180m Pride in Place areas

Resident-led boards in nine neighbourhoods can now start deciding how to spend up to £20m each over the next decade.

17 August 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

Council leaders urge Greensquare Accord to sell Stirchley co-op homes at agreed price

An open letter from the council leadership says the community-led scheme has been left in limbo, with businesses struggling and future residents at risk of homelessness.

5 August 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

Lib Dem, Green and independent coalition takes control of the council

Roger Harmer becomes leader and Julien Pritchard deputy leader, promising to "get the basics right" and tackle the bin strike.

6 June 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council