Birmingham Liberal Democrats

"We're calling on the government today to do the right thing and make sure that we're not part of this carnage."

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Standing up for Palestine Whilst the war in the Middle East is many miles away, the effects are felt keenly on Birmingham’s doorsteps. Peace marches have been taking place in support of Palestine across the city for a long tim...

Birmingham Lib Dems stand behind @JoshBabarinde MP in calling for Palestine to be recognised as a state.

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Upset as travellers set up camp in park as school holidays begin Councillor Izzy Knowles condemned the 'Traveller merry-go-round' which has now pulled into Swanshurst Park for the sixth time this year

Cllr Izzy Knowles raises concern about travellers in Swanshurst park as the school holidays commence
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Popular bargain store to move to bigger premises after string of complaints To the relief of locals, Sasta Bazaar is moving out of Balsall Heath to a massive new premises with 'plenty of parking'

Cllr Knowles sticks up for residents impacted by noise, waste and poor parking at local discount store
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Anger at plans to turn flat into HMO as locals say area 'losing its character' A plan has been submitted to turn a two bed flat into a five bed HMO in Acocks Green

Councillor Roger Harmer will fight the proposal for another HMO in Acocks Green, as the area is saturated with similar schemes and there is a shortage of family homes.
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Residents of Moseley and Balsall Heath X Better Streets for Birmingham The speeding in our local area is endangering lives. Join your community for a peaceful demonstration. SLOW DOWN Saturday 26th July, 12pm. Junction of Alcester Road and Salisbury Road near Baggaley Chemist.

Just 2 more days till we gather alongside Moseley and Balsall Heath residents for a peaceful demonstration calling for action on speeding and reckless driving in the area and across Birmingham. All are welcome.
#SafeStreetsNow #PeaceSpaceJustice #SlowDown #ThoughtlessDrivingKills
#StopdeKindermoord

Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76 as family say 'surrounded by love' The Black Sabbath frontman has died weeks after his final gig at Villa Park

Rock on, Ozzy.

Thanks for your vast contribution to the city #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbathForever @BlackSabbath

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Responding to the cabinet item on the medium term budget refresh, Cllr Deborah Harries said:
"This is a tighter than usual settlement, reliant on continuing increases in council tax. So much for the Labour Government riding to the rescue."

"This is not a good saving and these difficulties are hardly news, so why is it significantly worse than expected?"

The council responded saying that work will take place to improve recruitment.

During the debate on the financial recovery at Birmingham City Council, Cllr Deburah Harries questioned the underspend of over £3m on Adult Social Care due to the difficulty of recruiting care workers...

Cabinet today, discussing Birmingham City Council's progress on financial recovery. Deputy Leader Cllr Deborah Harries said:
"The leadership keep telling us things are now better yet here we are again with a significant in year deficit of £18m"

The council are running "Be a Councillor" sessions. Are you interested in finding out more? If so you can sign up to attend a free session here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/be-a-cou...

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Birmingham Council increases use of controversial weedkiller despite pledge Birmingham City Council is under fire after activists and councillors discovered its pledge to stop using a controversial weedkiller had amounted to little

Stop the bee genocide.

Harmful pesticides containing glyphosate are being used by the council and partners despite pledges to reduce it's use to zero as it is known to kill wildlife and damage habitats.

Cllr Izzy Knowles calls it out:

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YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Cllr Jon Hunt seconds motion calling for better local democracy

Councillor Jon Hunt speaks about devolving power and good local democracy
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YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Councillor Harries seeks better democratic accountability so that residents can be better served

Citizens deserve to have the opportunity to have regular ward meetings with updates from councillors and council officers. They would also appreciate speaking to local police officers too as Councillor Harries explains:

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YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Deteriorating conditions on Birmingham’s roads: Cllr Zaker Choudhry explains how residents feel

Councillor Zaker Choudhry explains how residents feel about the deterioration of arterial roads around the city:
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YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Improving Birmingham highways: Councillor Colin Green speaks at full council

Improving Birminghams roads and tackling potholes - why isn't it happening? Because a decision on the highways PFI is being stalled.
What's that? Find out here:
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YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Opportunities for young people in the council and the city: Cllr Jon Hunt seconds a scrutiny inquiry

After a thorough look "under the bonnet" of the opportunities for young people at the Council Cllr Jon Hunt seconds a report explaining the state of things now and the improvements needed
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Calls for Black Sabbath pub to reopen intensify after farewell show Birmingham's Black Sabbath bid farewell with a concert that boasted a line-up of rock royalty, including Metallica and Guns N' Roses

Cllr Deborah Harries said more should be done to protect Station Street following Black Sabbath’s show.
“Thousands of devoted fans from America, Canada and Scandinavia flocked to the home of heavy metal. What fantastic publicity and tourism for the city."
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YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Cllr Tilsley talks about financial aspects of the ongoing industrial dispute at BCC

Cllr Zaker Choudhry asks why recycling and garden waste can’t be taken at MHWC locations.

🚨 Spoiler alert - the cabinet member doesn’t answer the question

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YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Cllr Tilsley talks about financial aspects of the ongoing industrial dispute at BCC

Cllr Tilsley is asked for his comments on the way that the industrial dispute has been managed at Birmingham City Council: youtu.be/USH2x_KTdOU

YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Cllr Zaker Choudhry presents a petition about tree pruning

Cllr Zaker Choudhry seeks tree pruning for Bryn Arden Road in South Yardley youtu.be/dSuQ7KgoGvA

YouTube video by Birmingham Liberal Democrats Cllr Roger Harmer presents a petition about ASB in Acocks Green

Antisocial behaviour, aggressive begging and drug use is on the rise in Acocks Green. Cllr Harmer raises a call to action with a petition from local residents.

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Birmingham's home of rock is now a hard place to visit... Councillor Harries is a passionate defender of arts and culture; she used her speech at full council to make a case for supporting Birmingham's culture scene and saving the iconic assets on Station St...

Birmingham's home of rock is now a hard place to visit...

Cllr Harries fights for arts and culture in Birmingham
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Cllr Jon Hunt seconds a report looking at "Attracting and Retaining a Younger Workforce" to the council.

At present, the council has just 19 colleagues under 20 years of age. £9.5M in apprenticeship levies have been returned to the Treasury unspent.

This is a disgrace.

The speech you should have heard! Cllr Izzy Knowles has long been a passionate environmental campaigner, and she had an important message today about flooding and biodiversity. Read her valuable contribution here:

Net Zero in Brum.... Councillor Knowles had plenty to say but unfortunately she wasn't called.

This is what she would have said:
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Councillor Roger Harmer gives an update on Birmingham's progress towards net zero The UK needs to reach 100% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. Here's Cllr Roger Harmer's speech which will give readers an overview of the pros and cons of Birmingham's route to achieving 100% red...

Councillor Roger Harmer presented a response to the Net Zero report in Birmingham at full council today:

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We call on West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council to take urgent action to tackle the rising tide of crime and anti-social behaviour affecting Acocks Green Village and the surrounding areas.

Cllr Harmer presented this petition:
Drug dealing and abuse, aggressive begging and rampant shoplifting are now a major threat to the future in Acocks Green, with residents concerned for their personal safety when shopping and visiting places of worship and community centres.

The cabinet member said that the statutory duty is for £1000 with of kit for each individual for certain devices. Those devices are provided without charge, and based on needs of the individual.

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