A collection of Councillor Alex Yip’s speeches in Birmingham City Council, and letters written to Councillors and Goverment Ministers highlighting his work on Birmingham’s finances, regeneration, community safety and local services for Sutton Coldfield Wylde Green and the City of Birmingham
Grooming gangs inquiry
The Birmingham Conservative Group have written as to Baroness Longfield calling on Birmingham to be included in the grooming …
Seeking Reassurance for Birmingham’s Jewish Community
I recently wrote to Birmingham City Council's newly appointed Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, Cllr Kamel …
VAT for Independent Schools
Following on from the closure of Highclare School's Woodfield Primary school Site in my ward, we now hear that …
Savings Slipping, Jobs Stalling: Birmingham’s Finances and Jobs in the Red
At the final full council meeting before the May 2026 local elections, Alex spoke to two agenda items: the …
Birmingham Budget Row: Labour’s Record Shows They Cannot Be Trusted
Speech · Full Council On 24 February 2026, Birmingham City Council held its annual budget-setting meeting. Council leader John …
Sentencing Act 2026
Bail Reform and Community Safety: Why the Sentencing Act 2026 Deserves a Second Look March 2026 I wrote to …
Trial by Jury
Trial by jury is one of the quiet pillars of our British constitution.When the state accuses a citizen of …
Supported Accomodation- response from Minister
The Government Has Heard Our Concerns on Exempt Accommodation – But It Still Doesn't Go Far Enough I recently …