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Sir Albert Bore

Tender contracts 'confusion' hits Birmingham's Clean Air Zone launch
West Midlands
Introduction of new charge for high-polluting vehicles could be delayed even more after full business case not produced by council officials
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City leadership needs to get a grip
Birmingham City Council
The city council faces a massive financial crisis, meanwhile an unlikely figure has turned up to cheer on Jeremy Corbyn
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Backbenchers and junior officials still feeling unloved and out of the loop in Birmingham City Council's brave new world
Opinion
A report surfaced this week suggesting there is still much work to do for council bosses
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It has been a solid start but Birmingham's council leader still has much work to do
Birmingham City Council
In December we made some demands of John Clancy - so how is he doing?
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Birmingham Post Power 250: Politics
Politics
The ten people listed as the most influential in the West Midlands from the world of politics
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Clancy talks of Tory misdirection but is unable to sprinkle any magic on the budget he inherited
Birmingham City Council
The Labour leader has dealt with the legacy of his predecessor and must now start pushing his own agenda
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Council cuts to the Library of Birmingham destroyed other income
Library of Birmingham
Trustees claim Birmingham City Council cuts made it impossible to attract more private funding into the Library of Birmingham after its charity arm was axed
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Measuring street grime is a dirty business
Politics
It was heralded as a great step forward for local government openness and empowerment for citizens looking to get to grips with the grime on their streets and neighbourhoods.
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Housing to take centre stage under new council leader
Birmingham City Council
Labour leader John Clancy will place meeting the demand for good housing, a priority of his administration
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Annual awards for Birmingham's brightest and best politicians
Politics
Back by popular demand are the annual  'awards' which the members of Birmingham City Council would rather not win
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Birmingham on course to accept 50 Syrian refugees
United Nations
Charity Refugee Action appointed as official partner of the city as it prepares to welcome group of Syrians fleeing the war
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New Birmingham City Council leader John Clancy must find balance between steadying the ship and his radical agenda
Birmingham City Council
It's not over for John Clancy and the wider Birmingham Labour group as they must pick up the pieces of a difficult and divisive leadership election
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Tax rise is nowhere near enough says Sir Albert
Sir Albert Bore
Two per cent council tax hike will be negligible for Birmingham as outgoing city council leader claims taxpayers will be forced to cough up more
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John Clancy wins race to lead Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council
Sir Albert Bore will formally step down next week after 16 years at the head of Birmingham's Labour group and two spells in charge of the council
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Metro mayor shows weakness of council leader, whoever wins
Birmingham City Council
Amid all the talk of election hustings and cries for greater democracy in the business of running Birmingham, the only real step towards genuine public accountability has been the announcement of a metro mayor to run the Greater Birmingham region from 2017.
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Birmingham City Council leadership battle down to four
Politics
Former Lord Mayor withdraws his candidacy and immediately throws his support between one of those left in the race
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Birmingham City Council needs all the friends it can get says Labour leadership contender
Birmingham City Council
Coun Penny Holbrook hits back at rival's 'novice' claim and says she would welcome the support of colleagues and the wider city in running the council
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Future city council leaders 'looking forward' to election hustings
Birmingham City Council
Five candidates hoping to take over from Sir Albert Bore will go head-to-head on Thursday in a public debate organised by the Birmingham Post
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Council going nowhere fast unless they get to grips with transport
Birmingham City Council
As the council leadership battle enters its sixteenth week, we have heard much from the councillors and MPs on what should happen – and, indeed, much from the Government overseers on what is expected of Britain’s largest local authority.
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Hustings to quiz next Birmingham City Council leader
Politics
Birmingham Post event will bring together all five councillors who have stepped into the election race to succeed Sir Albert Bore
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Birmingham leadership contender Ian Ward calls rivals 'novices'
Birmingham City Council
The battle to lead the city's authority is becoming more intense with the deputy leader pointing out candidates' flaws
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City council watchdog panel to extend Birmingham stay
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel will remain in the city for an extra three months as it continues investigation into local authority
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New Birmingham leader facing 'significant uncertainties'
Birmingham City Council
Update from government panel on city council provides more positive assessment but warns new council chief to get a grip quickly
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Why has Council House car parking become major Labour leadership issue?
Birmingham City Council
Forget child protection, the economy or transport, it's the long walk from car park to the Council House that is upsetting backbench councillors
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