No decision on council 'golden handcuff' payments
A controversial plan to pay senior Worcestershire council officers bonuses to stay ahead of a 2028 reorganisation remains undecided. Critics call the proposal 'divisive and hurtful'.
Category : Council Leadership
West Midlands chief executive pay rises to £250,000
The West Midlands Combined Authority is raising its chief executive salary to £250,000 to compete with rivals and attract top leadership. The role has been vacant since June.
Birmingham Council Leader Faces Reader Q&A on Key Issues
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton faced a reader Q&A, addressing the Crown pub's future, 20mph speed limits, disability access, and library cuts. Read his responses and pledges.
Birmingham Council Leader Faces Parliament Over Fan Ban
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton will face MPs over the controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Villa match. Read the full story on the political fallout.
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Birmingham leader on 'grown up' talks not 'megaphone war'
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
No Public Inquiry into Birmingham Council Collapse
Labour leaders block a public inquiry into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse. Critics warn of a lack of accountability and say the party will pay at the ballot box. Read the full story.
Birmingham's Barcelona Ambition & Festive News Digest
Birmingham's new lead commissioner eyes Barcelona-style status. Plus, a cat rescued from Vinted, HS2 updates, and festive events in our Christmas week digest. Stay connected to Brum.
Birmingham's 2026 leaders face strict financial controls
Future Birmingham council leaders elected in 2026 will lack full autonomy, bound by a government-imposed action plan to ensure financial stability. Discover the binding roadmap for recovery.
Birmingham's new council leaders will have limited freedom
Government commissioners will oversee Birmingham City Council after the 2026 elections, restricting new leaders' autonomy with a strict action plan. Discover the roadmap for recovery.
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Birmingham urged to punch its weight like Barcelona
Birmingham's new lead commissioner says the city must earn the respect of a true 'second city', drawing direct inspiration from Barcelona's global standing. Read the full analysis.
Council fixers may stay in Birmingham until 2028
The government's lead commissioner warns a 'that'll do' attitude must be broken for Birmingham City Council to recover. Key financial deadlines are set for early 2025.
Reform UK Council Leader Probed Over Racist Posts
Staffordshire County Council leader Ian Cooper is under urgent investigation by Reform UK after allegations of racist and bigoted social media comments. Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate published the claims.
Birmingham Council commissioners extended until at least 2028
Government commissioners will oversee Birmingham City Council until at least 2028. The ongoing bins strike and equal pay liabilities are key challenges slowing the council's recovery.
Rochdale Leader Stands Against Hate and Division
Rochdale Council leader condemns recent terrorist attack on Manchester synagogue and warns against divisive politics ahead of Remembrance Sunday services across the borough.
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Ex-Council Boss Faces 7-Year Public Office Ban
Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.
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