ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ – a place where all are welcome, and hate has no place

In National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Cabinet Member Cllr Nicky Brennan reflects on why ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ – a super-diverse city – is a place where hatred and discrimination will never be tolerated.

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Why tackling inequalities needs to happen locally first

Cllr Nicky Brennan on how the findings of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Pakistani Report are already familiar to her and the citizens of Sparkhill ward – and how the council is working to address them.

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How the council is working to remove the ‘glass ceiling’

On International Women’s Day, Cllr John Cotton looks at how the council is working towards being an employer where female employees no longer have to ‘smash the glass ceiling’.

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International Migrants Day: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s continuing commitment as a City of Sanctuary

Ahead of International Migrants Day on 18 December, Cllr John Cotton looks at how ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary.

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Why ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s super-diversity is a strength, and not a surprise

Today the 2021 Census data on ethnicity has revealed that ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is one of the first ‘super diverse’ cities in the UK where citizens from ethnic minorities make up more than half the population.

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How we’re turning difficult conversations into new opportunities for all

Tackling inequality is a priority for the council, determined that vital conversations with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s diverse communities result in meaningful change. Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Safety & Equalities explains.

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How we're working with communities to improve bereavement ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Safety and Equalities talks about how the council is working with communities to improve the city’s bereavement ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

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Refugee Week: Why our actions must speak louder than words now

During Refugee Week, Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Safety and Equalities, looks at why those fleeing war and persecution need more than words of welcome.

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What It means for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to be a Compassionate City

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Safety and Equalities looks at what being a Compassionate City means for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is tackling inequalities by making these issues everyone’s battle - and everyone’s business

This past year has exposed the depths of the inequalities within our society and economy. Last autumn we began a vital conversation with communities across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ on how we can really tackle the injustices. Cllr John Cotton talks about the next steps.

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