The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) carried out by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce provides a valuable barometer of its members’ views, and the latest results show encouraging signs around business confidence.
Pubs have always been a key part of the cultural life of Birmingham and the West Midlands. In this column, I want to tell you about a brilliant scheme that is asking members of the public to suggest much-loved locals that could receive special protection, to save them from closure.
In this column, I want to tell you about a big, region-wide community event that I’m sure many will want to get involved with – and the funding that is available if you do.
I will lead The Great West Midlands Clean Up campaign, to clean up the region ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
After joining a community clean up of the Lapal Canal in Weoley Castle in Birmingham, where local volunteers were removing rubbish and taking it to the tip.
Since becoming Mayor, helping our regions homeless was one of my top priorities. I'm pleased that progress is continuing to be made on this issue so that the most vulnerable people in our region can access support.