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Old rockers keep the beat at the council bash Jan 09 2009

More shocking details are emerging of behaviour at the Christmas barbecue hosted by Birmingham council communications director Debra Davis.Read

Iron Angle: Baggies fail to make Big City Plan Jan 02 2009

Birmingham's Big City Plan has had all sorts of tags assigned by city council spin doctors - innovative, ground breaking, pioneering and forward-thinking to name a few.Read

Another happy day for Harborne Dec 19 2008

Birmingham social services bosses are consulting the people on the “rationalisation” of day centres for adults with learning disabilities.Read

Rocket Club owner looks for a way into Tory good books Dec 12 2008

With the deadline for applications fast running out, Iron Angle’s Brown-Noser of the Year award seems certain to go to Birmingham lap dance supremo Allan Sartori.Read

Graham Green blows away confusion over children's services report Dec 04 2008

Craggy-featured Graham Green, who took Oscott from Labour at the last election, has two things going for him. Read

Bruce’s yellow taxi blues Nov 28 2008

As any councillor should know, there are two subjects to be avoided at all cost – schools and taxis.Read

Neville gets a glimpse of hell Nov 21 2008

Neville Summerfield, the cabinet member for regeneration-lite, arrived early for his interrogation by scrutiny committee.Read

Troubled firms still waiting for Neville's big rescue plan Nov 14 2008

It is almost four weeks since the announcement-that-never-was detailing Birmingham City Council’s “rescue package” for firms hit by the slump.Read

Clive’s plans for Spaghetti lights are pasta joke Nov 07 2008

Is Clive Dutton, Birmingham City Council’s director of regeneration and planning, working a little too hard?Read

Ray Hassall proves he is fit for half marathon purpose Oct 31 2008

This week’s city council cabinet meeting was treated to the unusual sight of a beaming leisure, sport and culture member Ray Hassall showing off the “gold” medal presented to him for finishing the first Birmingham half marathon.Read

Colmore Row tower dispute could cost Victorian Society Oct 23 2008

British Land has won planning permission for a controversial 35-storey tower in Colmore Row, but we may not have heard the end of the matter.Read

Councils rough it in Studley for brainstorming getaway Oct 17 2008

Tales of the huge personal sacrifices made by West Midlands council and business leaders during their “away-day” break at Studley Castle in Warwickshire are enough to bring tears to your eyes.Read

John Alden having trouble with his sums Oct 11 2008

John Alden, whose lifelong ambition is to keep asking awkward questions about Birmingham City Council’s labyrinthine financial processes, is not for the first time in his life feeling a little confused.Read

Car-sharing lane flop just what the council ordered Oct 04 2008

Birmingham’s car sharing scheme on the A47 Heartlands Spine Road has been a disaster.Read

Iron Angle at the Tory conference - Tuesday Sep 30 2008

Horror of horrors, it was suggested that Dave might issue his emergency statement and then cancel the rest of the conference due to the seriousness of the global financial mayhem. Read

Iron Angle at the Tory conference - Monday Sep 29 2008

“I expect you are wondering what this Czech person is doing here?” asked the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. Read

Iron Angle at the Tory conference - Sunday Sep 28 2008

Public Affairs Editor Paul Dale senses the shadow of history behind the Conservative conference.Read

John Alden mission set to cost the council millions Sep 27 2008

The unexploded bomb that is Tory councillor John Alden has been put in charge of Birmingham City Council’s trusts and charities sub-committee.Read

City council's long wait for planners to see sense Sep 19 2008

Yelps of pain from the bowels of Birmingham Council House as arms are twisted and backbones stiffened.Read

Battle over Birmingham Library about to intensify Sep 12 2008

Alarm bells are ringing at Birmingham Council House over the expectation that Culture Minister Margaret Hodge is on the verge of announcing whether the Central Library is to be listed. Read

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