Chamberlain Files

Political news, insight and gossip around Greater Birmingham from @RJFPA. Editor: @urbancomms News ed: @Han__Eats Weekly updates:

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Birmingham asks Sunak for short term loan to ease cash flow problems https://t.co/emJlceAysV

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

Due to updated guidance nationally on COVID-19, restricted access to tomorrow’s Cabinet Meeting.

Press & public will not be admitted, but meeting viewable via our webstreaming service:

https://t.co/BpSm0Zd2ev

Pls share via your networks wherever possible.

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Mayoral and local elections postponed for one year #Covid_19

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Board @WestMids_CA has moved into private agenda items following minutes of committees and very good presentation by @wmyoungboard #wmcalive

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Approved, with an interesting insight into Cllr Bird's views on public transport #wmcalive

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

Next item is A34 and A45 Sprint schemes. Meetings are continuing with A34 Action Group. Full business case and budget/investment for Phase 1 and in principle for Phase 2 #WMCALive

[West Midlands Combined Authority @WestMids_CA]

The WMCA 20/21 budget has been presented by Deputy Mayor cllr Bob Sleigh and approved by the #wmcaboard

[Perry Barr Labour Party @LabourPerryBarr]

Our city and constituency is a poorer place with the news that Councillor @KeithLinnecor has passed away. We send our deepest condolences to Cheryl, @beztenfifty6 &Keith’s family & friends.
Keith was one of the hardest working councillors who served Oscott for over 25 years. RIP

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

.@WestMids_CA budget for 2020-21 is agreed #WMCALive

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Incumbent Mayor @andy4wm says he will work not to have to levy a Mayoral Precept if re-elected (£7M pa in medium term financial plan from 21/22)

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

@MayorWestMids responds on inclusion of precept in future plans: today only agreeing one year budget. This figure has always been in future year figures and then taken out #WMCALive

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

Chief exec addressing question of this mayoral election: M9 CAs have been lobbying govt for funding #WMCALive

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

Cllr Brookfield refers to £36 million tax bombshell "hidden" in report, "Wolverhampton says No" #WMCALive

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Tim Pile to chair Strategic Economic Board of @WestMids_CA following Jonathan Browning stepping down as Cov & Warks LEP #wmcalive

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

Tweeting from the @WestMids_CA Board meeting this morning #WMCALive

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Surely only a matter of time before @andy4wm @liambyrnemp @BeverleyNielsen follow suit #ComeKipWithMe

[Rory Stewart @RoryStewartUK]

Today I'm launching #ComeKipWithMe - asking Londoners to invite me into their homes and show me the city through their eyes. I want to know your concerns and your ideas. And I promise to bring a sleeping bag and a box of chocolates!

Sign up: https://t.co/jtrLIw7i2G

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Mayor 2020: on the right track? @urbancomms #hs2 https://t.co/ypEogl6K5E

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Mayor 2020: on the right track? @urbancomms #hs2 https://t.co/ypEogl6K5E

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Labour selects @liambyrnemp for Mayoral race against @andy4wm

[West Midlands Labour @WMLabour]

Congratulations to @liambyrnemp, Labour’s Candidate for Mayor of the West Midlands!

[Kathryn Stanczyszyn @stanchers]

Transport Secretary @grantshapps opens the new @TransportforWM Regional Transport Coordination Centre in #Birmingham today

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

Young CA have been busy: work around democracy, developing their own manifesto, will link to mayoral election and youth hustings #WMCALive

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Minutes of Transport Delivery Cttee gives an opportunity to discuss performance of WM trains #WMCALive