Cllr John Cotton 🌹
@cllrjohncotton.bsky.social
Leader of Birmingham City Council. Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Glebe Farm and Tile Cross.
Green light for Birmingham’s regeneration of Druids Heath comes with 51% affordable commitment www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/green-l...
Birmingham’s Druids Heath regeneration gets green light
Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light for the regeneration of Druids Heath.
www.insidehousing.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Green light for Birmingham’s regeneration of Druids Heath comes with 51% affordable commitment www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/green-l...
Government Regional Investment Summit cements transformative bold vision for city
Government Regional Investment Summit cements transformative bold vision for city | Birmingham City Council
Government Regional Investment Summit cements transformative bold vision for city - Government Regional Investment Summit cements transformative bold vision for city
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October 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Government Regional Investment Summit cements transformative bold vision for city
‼️ Cracking down on fly-tipping in Birmingham
🕵 We prosecute where there is evidence
👀 If you see it, report it
Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/JNiwr
🕵 We prosecute where there is evidence
👀 If you see it, report it
Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/JNiwr
October 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
‼️ Cracking down on fly-tipping in Birmingham
🕵 We prosecute where there is evidence
👀 If you see it, report it
Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/JNiwr
🕵 We prosecute where there is evidence
👀 If you see it, report it
Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/JNiwr
🏙️ This week we begin a 6-week consultation on the Birmingham Local Plan.
🏘️ The plan will guide where homes, jobs, services & infrastructure are built across Birmingham until 2044. This will have a massive impact on our city & we want to hear from YOU.
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🏘️ The plan will guide where homes, jobs, services & infrastructure are built across Birmingham until 2044. This will have a massive impact on our city & we want to hear from YOU.
orlo.uk/o85t6
October 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🏙️ This week we begin a 6-week consultation on the Birmingham Local Plan.
🏘️ The plan will guide where homes, jobs, services & infrastructure are built across Birmingham until 2044. This will have a massive impact on our city & we want to hear from YOU.
orlo.uk/o85t6
🏘️ The plan will guide where homes, jobs, services & infrastructure are built across Birmingham until 2044. This will have a massive impact on our city & we want to hear from YOU.
orlo.uk/o85t6
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has spoken of how the government wants to bring more investment and growth to the West Midlands. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #InvestInBrum #Birmingham
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges businesses to invest in West Midlands
The chancellor says she wants growth and prosperity in Birmingham and areas from Dudley to Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has spoken of how the government wants to bring more investment and growth to the West Midlands. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #InvestInBrum #Birmingham
Banging the drum for Brum at today's Regional Investment Summit. The fact that we were chosen to be the first city outside London to host the event, underlines the fact that Birmingham is one of the most investable cities, with some of the biggest opportunities in the country.
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Banging the drum for Brum at today's Regional Investment Summit. The fact that we were chosen to be the first city outside London to host the event, underlines the fact that Birmingham is one of the most investable cities, with some of the biggest opportunities in the country.
Regional Investment Summit delivers almost a thousand jobs for UK communities after over 10 billion in investments were announced at today's #Birmingham event. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Regional Investment Summit delivers almost a thousand jobs for UK communities
Nearly a thousand jobs are to be created in a major boost to communities across the UK after over 10 billion in investments were announced at today’s first Regional Investment Summit.
www.gov.uk
October 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Regional Investment Summit delivers almost a thousand jobs for UK communities after over 10 billion in investments were announced at today's #Birmingham event. www.gov.uk/government/n...
‘Digbeth will be bigger, better and bolder than Manchester’s Media City’ - new projects aim to turn the post-industrial neighbourhood into the UK’s top destination for creative industries www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...
‘Digbeth will be bigger, better and bolder than Manchester’s Media City’ - new projects aim to turn the post-industrial neighbourhood into the UK’s top destination for creative industries - Insider Me...
Projects have been revealed which aim to accelerate Digbeth's transformation from a post-industrial neighbourhood into one of the UK's top destinations for creative industries. The…
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October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
‘Digbeth will be bigger, better and bolder than Manchester’s Media City’ - new projects aim to turn the post-industrial neighbourhood into the UK’s top destination for creative industries www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...
Wishing a Happy Diwali 🪔 to everyone celebrating today. Wishing you light, love, peace & prosperity. 🙏🏽
October 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Wishing a Happy Diwali 🪔 to everyone celebrating today. Wishing you light, love, peace & prosperity. 🙏🏽
Great to speak to Ed James at BBC Radio WM on the eve of the Government's flagship investment summit. Birmingham is one of the most investable cities in the country, with some of the biggest opportunities. We're creating jobs, opportunities and prosperity.
October 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Great to speak to Ed James at BBC Radio WM on the eve of the Government's flagship investment summit. Birmingham is one of the most investable cities in the country, with some of the biggest opportunities. We're creating jobs, opportunities and prosperity.
🗓️ Check your bin collection day.
✅ Please put your household waste bin (grey lid) out on your scheduled day
If we miss your bin, please log a missed collection orlo.uk/sjYSk
✅ Please put your household waste bin (grey lid) out on your scheduled day
If we miss your bin, please log a missed collection orlo.uk/sjYSk
October 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🗓️ Check your bin collection day.
✅ Please put your household waste bin (grey lid) out on your scheduled day
If we miss your bin, please log a missed collection orlo.uk/sjYSk
✅ Please put your household waste bin (grey lid) out on your scheduled day
If we miss your bin, please log a missed collection orlo.uk/sjYSk
🔈Have a child going to primary school in September?
You need to apply for a place by 15 January.
Here's all you need to know: orlo.uk/iAtH8
You need to apply for a place by 15 January.
Here's all you need to know: orlo.uk/iAtH8
October 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🔈Have a child going to primary school in September?
You need to apply for a place by 15 January.
Here's all you need to know: orlo.uk/iAtH8
You need to apply for a place by 15 January.
Here's all you need to know: orlo.uk/iAtH8
Birmingham City Council and trade unions sign legal agreement over equal pay birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...
October 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Birmingham City Council and trade unions sign legal agreement over equal pay birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...
I visited Handsworth this afternoon to shine a light on the strong sense of community spirit there. The people of Handsworth are rightly proud of their culture and heritage and anyone suggesting otherwise is simply wrong.
October 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I visited Handsworth this afternoon to shine a light on the strong sense of community spirit there. The people of Handsworth are rightly proud of their culture and heritage and anyone suggesting otherwise is simply wrong.
Robert Jenrick knows nothing about Birmingham. All he wants to do is sow division — this is racism, plain and simple and he isn’t welcome here.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in Birmingham neighbourhood
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on short visit
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Robert Jenrick knows nothing about Birmingham. All he wants to do is sow division — this is racism, plain and simple and he isn’t welcome here.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
ICYMI: 🏡 Greener, warmer homes—and lower bills!
Council tenants in 2,000 upgraded homes can now expect to start saving up to £600-£1200 thanks to a major retrofit scheme led by @BhamCityCouncil and
@EQUANS_UK
www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...
Council tenants in 2,000 upgraded homes can now expect to start saving up to £600-£1200 thanks to a major retrofit scheme led by @BhamCityCouncil and
@EQUANS_UK
www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...
October 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
ICYMI: 🏡 Greener, warmer homes—and lower bills!
Council tenants in 2,000 upgraded homes can now expect to start saving up to £600-£1200 thanks to a major retrofit scheme led by @BhamCityCouncil and
@EQUANS_UK
www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...
Council tenants in 2,000 upgraded homes can now expect to start saving up to £600-£1200 thanks to a major retrofit scheme led by @BhamCityCouncil and
@EQUANS_UK
www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...
❗ We’re cracking down on fly-tipping in Birmingham❗
🧾 259 Fixed Penalty Notices issued in just 9 months
👀 If you see someone fly-tipping, or spot fly-tipped waste
📱 Report it
Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/uhbJl
🧾 259 Fixed Penalty Notices issued in just 9 months
👀 If you see someone fly-tipping, or spot fly-tipped waste
📱 Report it
Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/uhbJl
October 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
❗ We’re cracking down on fly-tipping in Birmingham❗
🧾 259 Fixed Penalty Notices issued in just 9 months
👀 If you see someone fly-tipping, or spot fly-tipped waste
📱 Report it
Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/uhbJl
🧾 259 Fixed Penalty Notices issued in just 9 months
👀 If you see someone fly-tipping, or spot fly-tipped waste
📱 Report it
Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/uhbJl
🗓️ Check your bin collection day
✅ Please put your household waste bin (grey lid) out on your scheduled day
If we miss your bin, please log a missed collection orlo.uk/sjYSk
✅ Please put your household waste bin (grey lid) out on your scheduled day
If we miss your bin, please log a missed collection orlo.uk/sjYSk
October 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🗓️ Check your bin collection day
✅ Please put your household waste bin (grey lid) out on your scheduled day
If we miss your bin, please log a missed collection orlo.uk/sjYSk
✅ Please put your household waste bin (grey lid) out on your scheduled day
If we miss your bin, please log a missed collection orlo.uk/sjYSk
Earlier this week I was delighted to join the launch of the Brummie Bursary this afternoon - a fantastic scheme that is absolutely going to make a huge difference to the lives of young people across Birmingham. hymansrobertsonfoundation.org/news-insight...
October 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Earlier this week I was delighted to join the launch of the Brummie Bursary this afternoon - a fantastic scheme that is absolutely going to make a huge difference to the lives of young people across Birmingham. hymansrobertsonfoundation.org/news-insight...
Delighted to join the launch of the Brummie Bursary this afternoon - a fantastic scheme that is absolutely going to make a huge difference to the lives of young people across Birmingham. hymansrobertsonfoundation.org/news-insight...
October 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Delighted to join the launch of the Brummie Bursary this afternoon - a fantastic scheme that is absolutely going to make a huge difference to the lives of young people across Birmingham. hymansrobertsonfoundation.org/news-insight...
Appalling scenes at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. My thoughts are with everyone caught up in this horrific attack.
October 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Appalling scenes at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. My thoughts are with everyone caught up in this horrific attack.
As my cabinet colleague @nickyebrennan.bsky.social says: These investments don't just save tenants money, they also significantly contribute to the council's net zero agenda. This scheme is a great example of how govt grant funding can be used to make homes warmer and use less carbon.
🏡 Greener, warmer homes—and lower bills!
Council tenants in 2,000 upgraded homes can now expect to start saving up to £600-£1200 thanks to a major retrofit scheme led by Birmingham City Council and Equans.
See the difference for Bradfield House, before and after the scheme.
Council tenants in 2,000 upgraded homes can now expect to start saving up to £600-£1200 thanks to a major retrofit scheme led by Birmingham City Council and Equans.
See the difference for Bradfield House, before and after the scheme.
October 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
As my cabinet colleague @nickyebrennan.bsky.social says: These investments don't just save tenants money, they also significantly contribute to the council's net zero agenda. This scheme is a great example of how govt grant funding can be used to make homes warmer and use less carbon.
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Our Indoors Campaign launched yesterday. It's bringing over 20 organisations together to help long-term rough sleepers move indoors — and stay indoors.
This two-week intensive effort brings together faith groups, charities, health services, and more, to break the cycle of rough sleeping.
This two-week intensive effort brings together faith groups, charities, health services, and more, to break the cycle of rough sleeping.
September 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our Indoors Campaign launched yesterday. It's bringing over 20 organisations together to help long-term rough sleepers move indoors — and stay indoors.
This two-week intensive effort brings together faith groups, charities, health services, and more, to break the cycle of rough sleeping.
This two-week intensive effort brings together faith groups, charities, health services, and more, to break the cycle of rough sleeping.
ICYMI: The Government’s Pride in Place Fund is a huge multi-million £ boost for neighbourhoods in Birmingham. Now @BhamCityCouncil will work with local people to ensure this money delivers real change & new hope across our city. www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...
September 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
ICYMI: The Government’s Pride in Place Fund is a huge multi-million £ boost for neighbourhoods in Birmingham. Now @BhamCityCouncil will work with local people to ensure this money delivers real change & new hope across our city. www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article...
📣 Important changes are coming to Birmingham roads.
🚗 40mph to 30mph speed limit reductions are happening on 27 roads across the city, see the full list of roads on our website orlo.uk/DZHXH
#SlowerIsSafer #30mph
🚗 40mph to 30mph speed limit reductions are happening on 27 roads across the city, see the full list of roads on our website orlo.uk/DZHXH
#SlowerIsSafer #30mph
Where we plan to reduce the speed limit | 30 mph speed limits scheme | Birmingham City Council
View the locations of Birmingham's new 30mph speed limits
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September 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
📣 Important changes are coming to Birmingham roads.
🚗 40mph to 30mph speed limit reductions are happening on 27 roads across the city, see the full list of roads on our website orlo.uk/DZHXH
#SlowerIsSafer #30mph
🚗 40mph to 30mph speed limit reductions are happening on 27 roads across the city, see the full list of roads on our website orlo.uk/DZHXH
#SlowerIsSafer #30mph