I met Labour's candidate for West Midlands Mayor at a bus stop in West Bromwich.

Richard Parker will bring buses back under public control if elected on Thursday, claiming the service isn't up to standard.

So did our bus turn up on time?

Candidates: shorturl.at/frxQT

We really enjoyed our visit to the wonderful Birmingham City University speaking about the work of The Daniel Baird Foundation #ControlTheBleed🩸 #ControlTheBleed 🩸and were made very welcome ❤️ Sarah Pemberton Dr Liam Brolan Preece Consultancy Chief Supt. Ian Green Lawrence Barton DL Holly Baird Simon Foster Cllr Sam Forsyth Cllr Kerry Jenkins🌹 Sicarius McGrath

Calls for mayoral candidates to commit to night bus trials in Birmingham birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

#Birmingham 's nighttime economy champion Lawrence Barton DL is calling for night buses to return across the #WestMidlands
This is something I've been lobbying for, for years
I've emailed even spoken with West Midlands Combined Authority & Andy Street on this without proper reply
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This is such a brilliant project that could have a huge impact for Birmingham's visitor economy and cultural, heritage and hospitality/entertainment sectors. I've loved working on it so please help us beta test it and scale it! 👇

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Nightlife chiefs in Birmingham have welcomed new legislation to make street café culture a permanent part of the city’s hospitality offering. Lawrence Barton DL, Southside District Birmingham, Westside BID Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/04/11/new…

🪩🌈FULL LINE UP REVEAL🌈🪩

Birmingham Pride supported by HSBC UK are excited to reveal our FULL weekend line up!

This year will be headlined by the amazing LOREEN on Saturday 25th May and Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Sunday 26th May on the Main Stage!

PLUS some of the UK’s best

My luvs 🧡 I’m so honoured to be sitting in for the legendary Elaine Paige for the next few Sundays at 1pm on BBC Radio 2 starting this weekend!

I can’t wait to share your favourite show tunes with the Radio 2 listeners – it’s going to be such a treat! 📻 xxx

My luvs… I’m absolutely THRILLED to say I’ll be performing at this years Birmingham Pride 🌈 🎶🫶🏾

I cannot wait to bring the BK party to the main stage on Sunday 26th May! It’s gonna be dead good one, ay it!!! xxx

🎟️: birminghampride.com

Hands up if you have nominated a volunteer for the #50FORWM50 #UB22 #WestMidlands

There is still time to make your nomination unitedby2022.com/50forwm50/

Nominations close on 17th April Birmingham Voluntary Service Council One Walsall Dudley CVS GreaterBhamChambers BlackCountryChamber C&W Chamber of Commerce C&W CHAMPIONS

🌈✨ WANT TO BE PART OF BIRMINGHAM PRIDE 2024 🏳️‍🌈✨

Email: [email protected] to become part of the incredible volunteer team! 🌟💪

📆 Date: Saturday, 6th April
🕛 Time: 12pm - 6pm
📍 Venue: The Loft

#VolunteerRecruitment #JoinThePride #DiversityInAction #SpreadLove

🌈✨ Sending love from Birmingham Pride this International Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ Let's shine a light on the beauty of authenticity and celebrate the courage it takes to live as your true self. You are seen, you are valid, and you are loved. Together, we stand in

I’m the son of a docker and a school secretary. Someone who left school at 16.

I’ve worked in business all my life, but what I’m doing now is the most important thing I've done in my life .

We send our love, prayers and best wishes to HRH The Princess of Wales for a full recovery. Cancer is pernicious and affects so many of our lives. We hope she and her family now have time to recuperate in peace.

Applications open in May for The King's Awards 2025. To get ahead and find out about how to apply we are holding a masterclass in Dudley. Dudley Council BlackCountryChamber Click the link to book your place.
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I counted seven references to Labour in the Andy Street promotional material that landed today. One mention of Conservatives - I’ve highlighted it but you still get points for seeing it.

THIS YEAR FROM JUST £10 (plus fees) get ready to celebrate love and diversity at the Birmingham Pride Street Party! 🎊

🎉 What to Expect:
Community market stalls, a wide selection of food vendors, The emerging talent Stage and your favourite LGBTQIA+ bars and clubs!

Great to see our donated The Daniel Baird Foundation #ControlTheBleed🩸 #ControlTheBleed 🩸cabinet installed in #Hereford One of four donated to #Hereford with the help of CIBSE West Midlands Well done everyone Hereford Times Chief Supt. Ian Green Lawrence Barton DL West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou Holly Baird Cllr Sam Forsyth Cllr Kerry Jenkins🌹 Soph🦋

The Crown Inn, Birmingham, is now Grade II Listed! 🎉

Regarded as the birthplace of heavy metal music, it's been recognised for the role it played in the development of the genre and for launching the career of famous Birmingham based band BlackSabbath. 🤘

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