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It was an honour to help raise the Turkish flag in Centenary Sq today, ahead of Turkey Republic Day, with Consul General for Turkey, Fusun Aramaz and members of the Midlands Turkish Society
It is celebrated on 29 October to mark the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923
A pleasure to visit Lines of Flight at Ikon Gallery and celebrate the remarkable work of Balraj Khanna. 🎨
The exhibition offers a fascinating exploration of identity, memory and belonging, while highlighting his connection to Birmingham. ✨
A pleasure to support GLOW Birmingham and join hundreds of people raising awareness and funds for mental health. 💛
The 20km walk was a powerful reminder of the strength of community and the importance of supporting wellbeing. ✨
Today, I was proud to welcome Warwickshire Cricket Club to the Council House to celebrate their ninth County Championship title.
It was a pleasure to recognise their remarkable success which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at the club.
Go You Bears!
A pleasure to attend the Birmingham Dogs' Home AGM and celebrate the amazing work being done for dogs across the West Midlands. 🐶
Thank you to the staff, volunteers and supporters who help give thousands of dogs a second chance. ❤️
A pleasure to open Life Sciences Week in Birmingham. 🔬
It was inspiring to see researchers, healthcare professionals and innovators come together to explore ideas that could shape the future of healthcare. ✨
Last week, I was honoured to host local recipients and the Lord-Lieutenant Derrick Anderson CBE at the Council House for the British Empire Medal Investiture ceremony.
It was wonderful to meet the honourees and celebrate their remarkable contributions to our community.
I recently went to The Shaw Trust's Work to Recovery event at Library of Birmingham which brought employers & job seekers together.
They work with NHS and partners to help those with mental health or health-related issues overcome barriers to find training or work opportunities
Before today's council meeting, it was an honour to present 8 former councillors as Honorary Aldermen.
Thank you for your decades of service to the council: Sir Albert Bore, John Cotton, Maureen Cornish, Jon Hunt, Mohammed Idrees, Zafar Iqbal, Yvonne Mosquito and Paul Tilsley.
It was a pleasure to meet these Mentor Masters students to present them with certificates of achievement.
This wasn't just about academic success: it's about determination and progress these young people with special educational needs have shown.
Congratulations to you all!
Birmingham Heritage Week began today, so it was apt that I visited the city’s Assay Office this week.
Industrialist Matthew Boulton campaigned for Birmingham Assay Office, which opened in May 1773. Precious metals have been tested & hallmarked since then. A fascinating place!
I was honoured to attend the Service for Peace, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Birmingham Faith Leaders Group, at the Hall of Memory earlier today.
Faith leaders were united in reflection and prayer for peace both here and around the world - thank you to all who attended.
Today is Emergency Services Day, which we marked this morning by coming together to raise the Emergency Services flag in recognition of the courage, dedication and compassion of our emergency services family. 1/5
After raising the flag a two-minute silence was observed, as we remembered the 7,000 emergency services workers who have sadly lost their lives in the line of duty.
Thank you to all who put their lives on the line every day to do their jobs to help keep us all safe.
#999Day
Tomorrow (9 September) is Emergency Services Day, which recognises the courage, dedication and compassion of our emergency services family.
At 9am there will be a two-minute silence and the Emergency Services flag outside the Council House, in Victoria Square.
#999Day
It was a pleasure to attend the first National Black and Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Awareness Day this week (1/9).
It was set up by Black & Diverse Safeguarding Professionals CIC to encourage recognition of frontline and public service workers within safeguarding.
Earlier today, I joined members of the Merchant Navy Association in Victoria Square to mark #MerchantNavyDay
I was honoured to raise the Red Ensign and read a message from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, recognising the vital work of our seafarers past and present.
#RedEnsignDay
