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Mike Whitby takes the furniture from Birmingham council leader's office

Birmingham Post — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:05:00 GMT

Former Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has cleared his desk – and stunned the new leadership by taking much of his old office furniture with him.

Mike Whitby names his Conservative shadow cabinet in Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:51:00 GMT

The opposition Conservative leader of Birmingham City Council has opted for a mostly experienced front bench team to tackle the incoming Labour administration over the next year.

Deputy leader of Birmingham's Tories calls for major shift in local policy

Birmingham Post — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:05:00 GMT

The deputy leader of the Conservatives in Birmingham has described the election result as his party’s Dunkirk and warned of the need for a major change in direction if they are to return to power at the city council.

Eight years of Conservative-Liberal Democrat rule in Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Mike Whitby has been reminding people that, with eight years in office, he was the second longest serving council leader in Birmingham’s history. With the hand-over of power to Labour under way, Neil Elkes looks back at his legacy

Mike Whitby wants to lead Conservative opposition in Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:20:00 GMT

Former Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has announced he intends to put himself forward to lead the Conservative group in opposition to Labour.

Council elections 2012: Labour takes control of Birmingham City Council

Birmingham Post — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:55:00 GMT

Labour swept back to power in Birmingham with a huge majority ending eight years of Conservative-Liberal Democrat rule in Europe’s largest local authority.

Post Comment: David Cameron goes all out for elected mayors

Birmingham Post — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

David Cameron has made no secret of his hope that core cities across England will choose to be governed by directly-elected mayors.

Mike Whitby: Elected mayor: Vote 'yes' to keep up our good work..?

Birmingham Post — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Birmingham has a strong tradition of good local governance. On May 3 the city with the youngest population in Europe has the opportunity, through a referendum, to influence its future. I believe people in Birmingham will see a Yes in the Mayoral Referendum as a major chance to shape the Birmingham of tomorrow.

Mike Whitby backing elected mayor for Birmingham after Cameron pledge

Birmingham Post — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:36:00 GMT

David Cameron has pledged to give Birmingham a seat at the heart of Government – but only if it chooses to create a directly-elected mayor, after the Prime Minister announced plans for a “cabinet of mayors” which he will chair.

Mike Whitby: An elected mayor for Birmingham will continue the council's good work

Birmingham Post — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:09:00 GMT

Birmingham has a strong tradition of good local governance. I believe people in Birmingham will see a Yes in the Mayoral Referendum as a major chance to shape the Birmingham of tomorrow.