‘F off back to China’ and other abuse suffered by British-Chinese people in Birmingham
Alex speaks out about the racism that the British-Chinese community faces daily, and that goes largely unreported and unaddressed The Birmingham Mail reported on the…
Read more →Birmingham aims to have zero suicides within a decade
The city sets an ambitious mental health target, and Alex backs the push for better support and earlier intervention Birmingham set out an ambitious public…
Read more →Repairs hope for Birmingham’s “worst road”
Alex pushes for long-overdue action on a road that residents have described as an embarrassment and a danger A road in Birmingham that locals had…
Read more →Inquiry launched into Birmingham’s school transport after parent uproar
Alex calls for resignation of Cabinet Member as seven SEND children are taken to wrong destinations Birmingham City Council was forced to launch a full…
Read more →Lifeline for school transport firm – as Birmingham forces through controversial service shake-up
Despite the call-in victory, Labour presses ahead — and Alex keeps the scrutiny coming After the initial block, Birmingham City Council’s Labour leadership pushed ahead…
Read more →Controversial changes to school transport in Birmingham are BLOCKED
Alex and fellow councillors use formal call-in powers to halt a decision that would have put vulnerable children at risk Birmingham City Council’s plans to…
Read more →‘Brawling revellers’ at Wylde Green pub closing party lead to police arrests
Violent scenes at a local pub’s final night prompt fresh questions about anti-social behaviour and community safety in the ward The closing night of a…
Read more →Auditors issue Birmingham with third section 24 notice
The city’s financial crisis deepens — and Alex argues the consequences for residents and services cannot be brushed aside Birmingham City Council was issued with…
Read more →Councillor’s brave revelation as child abuse incidents in Birmingham rise
Alex speaks openly about personal experience to put a human face on a crisis that Birmingham cannot afford to ignore As figures showed a rise…
Read more →Plan to slash £1m of funding for city arts venues ‘puts world class reputation at risk’
Alex warns that cutting arts funding is a false economy that will damage Birmingham’s cultural identity and economic appeal Plans by Birmingham City Council to…
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