We’ve published our report on the 2024 general and local elections. We cover how the elections were run, how voters and campaigners found taking part, and make recommendations for improvement. 🧵 Our research on voting found:

Birmingham’s Cultural Survey - closes 11 December birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/birmingham…

Library lovers of Brum! A council committee is due to discuss the proposed library cuts next week. Please email them asking for proper scrutiny of the proposals and the consultation. Let them know we need & love our libraries! Take action here: birminghamloveslibraries.org/post/new-campa…

The first snowflakes have fallen in Birmingham which can only mean one thing... Something has awoken in the Winterwood ❄️ The Jingleclaw is here from Fri 13 Dec - Sat 4 Jan 🎻🎶🎭 Take a peak behind the curtain into rehearsals 👇

DATES FOR THE DIARY: We’re pleased to be able to announce that Birmingham Fest 2025 will take place between 12-27 July (inclusive). Applications open in the new year #Birmingham #theatre #fringe

🚍🎄 Free Bus Travel Evenings This Christmas! 🎁 From Monday 9th to Friday 13th December, all bus journeys across the West Midlands will be FREE after 7PM! Perfect for late-night shopping, festive parties, or a night at the panto. No tickets, no passes—just hop on and enjoy!

Sessions for this term will begin 14 November until 12 December and then restart 9 Jan. Two sessions 9:30-10:10 & 10:30-11:10. No booking required however spaces are limited.

Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham, is looking for ward volunteers. If you think you’d be interested, click on the link to find out more about the role. volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer/oppo…

We're pleased to announce that we now have the full set of the Secrets of the Manor series by Adele Whitby, having just added books 6 and 8. #kidlit

📢Announcing: the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025. Bigger, bolder, brighter. Submissions will open on Monday 13th January and close on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Budget and precept proposals on the agenda

Big Give Xmas Challenge 2024: Donations to participating charities between 3-10 Dec (noon) will be match funded, up to a limit. If you'd like to find a charity supporting a cause close to your heart, there are plenty that haven’t reached their limit yet. donate.biggive.org/christmas-chal…

Calling all Brum library-loving crafters!🪡 Cabinet is due to make a decision about our libraries on Jan 21st. Before then, we want to create some crafted treasures that will remind them of the solace, care & knowledge libraries offer us all.🙏Let us know if you'd like to help❤️

Our analysis of new ONS GDP data shows a worrying decline in the creative arts and entertainment industry, which has shrunk by 15% since the Labour government took office in July 2024. Urgent investment in arts & entertainment is necessary. equity.org.uk/news/2024/equi…

Birmingham Loves Libraries has provided a commentary on the current library proposals which has been sent to the members of the Bham City Council Neighbourhoods Overview & Scrutiny Committee to inform their consideration of the proposals. You can read them here: birminghamloveslibraries.org/post/overview-…

If you’re able to get along to this public meeting about Birmingham’s libraries on Thursday 4.30-6, please do!

If you’re a healthcare professional in Birmingham working with the Pakistani community please give some time to these important focus groups organised by The Delicate Mind , a great opportunity to help work to improve migraine treatment for Pakistani communities

.Justin Varney Just seen the announcement of your appointment as a trustee to Birmingham Hippodrome - really good news! (I’m an FOH volunteer there.)

Thank you BBC Radio 4 Today for your recent article on Belgrade Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet. I wouldn’t have known about it without you and went to see it last night. Verdict = an excellent evening 🎭😀🎭