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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 2d

I’m proud of Birmingham — a diverse, resilient, and talented city full of energy and determination. Our city will always stand firm against division. This is something opportunists like Robert Jenrick will never understand - & why Birmingham has repeatedly rejected the divisive politics he peddles.

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 2d

As usual all the Tories want to do is talk Birmingham down. Instead of insulting Brummies, Jenrick should be apologising to us for the damage 14 years of tory government caused to our city.

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 3d

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...

On one side is a picture of Bradfield House before works began. On the other is what Bradfield House looks like now that the works have been completd.

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 4d

❗ 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

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 4d

🗓️ 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

Photo of lined up wheelie bins and bin crew walking up the street

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 5d

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...

Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 6d

Whether it’s food, travel, course materials, clothing, digital access, or home essentials, the young people referred by St Basil’s, Birmingham Children’s Trust, Sport 4 Life and @barnardos.org.uk will be given a chance to thrive, not just survive. will be given a chance to thrive, not just survive.

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to Hymans Robertson Foundation, Heart of England Community Foundation, West Midlands Combined Authority, and Money Ready, the Brummie Bursary is set to remove the everyday financial barriers that can hold young people living in Birmingham back.

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 7d

Appalling scenes at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. My thoughts are with everyone caught up in this horrific attack.

Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 7d

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.

Birmingham City Council @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social · 8d

🏡 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.

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Birmingham City Council @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 10d

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...

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 11d

📣 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

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

orlo.uk

Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 11d

👀 If you see someone fly-tipping

👀 Or spot fly-tipped rubbish

📱 Report it to us

🕵 We prosecute fly-tippers where we have evidence

Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/GAPmI

Photo of a white van with a yellow sticker 'seized from a fly-tipper', being towed down a residential street. Text on screen: Cracking down on fly-tipping

Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 12d

ICYMI: A major new investment body launched earlier ths week is set to transform our region. 'Birmingham's time is now' birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 16d

'Birmingham's time is now' - Major new investment body launched to transform region www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...

'Birmingham's time is now' - Major investment body launched to transform region

The Mayoral Development Corporation is said to be the 'biggest and most ambitious' in the country

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 17d

Birmingham is a city of unmatched potential & opportunity thanks to massive projects like the £3bn Birmingham Sports Quarter, £4bn Knowledge Quarter, the HS2 station at Curzon Street, the £2bn Smithfield development & multi millions in a major creative industries hub in Digbeth.

Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 17d

The Government's exciting announcement that Birmingham will be at the heart of the biggest and most ambitious Mayoral Development Corporation in the country means jobs, opportunities and prosperity for this city's people and communities. www.gov.uk/government/n... @richardparkerwm.bsky.social

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 17d

Cracking down on fly-tipping in Birmingham

🕵 We prosecute where there is evidence

‼️ Which could lead to a fine, vehicle seizure or even a prison sentence

👀 If you see it, report it

Let’s act together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/sYrlA

Van being seized from a fly-tipper.
Text says: Cracking down on fly-tipping in Birmingham.

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 18d

🗓️ Check your bin collection day

✅ And 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

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 18d

💡 Knife surrender bins in Birmingham are open year-round.

🗑️ No questions. No ID. Just a safer city.

📍 Find your nearest bin: t.co/EbV59v6DmK

Weapon Surrender Bins - West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner

The bin has been specifically designed to offer maximum safety. Every knife surrendered is one less dangerous weapon on the streets of the West Midlands. The West Midlands Police and Crime…

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Cllr John Cotton 🌹 @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social · 19d

👀 If you see someone fly-tipping, or spot fly-tipped waste

📱 Report it

🕵 We don’t just clear it, we investigate and prosecute where we find evidence

Let’s work together against fly-tipping orlo.uk/sYrlA

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