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Communities Against The Cuts, March/Rally and Social on 27th April
Communities Against The Cuts, who are standing candidates in the Kings Norton and Bournville wards for the council elections on May 3rd, are holding a rally and march, followed by a social event on Friday 27th April. The rally, demonstrating … Continue reading
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Communities Against The Cuts Launches Election Bid
On Saturday, Communities Against The Cuts launched it’s election bid, standing candidates in Kings Norton and Bournville wards on an anti-cuts, pro-nhs stance. The group has formed out of Stirchley and Cotteridge against the Cuts, following their multiple successes in … Continue reading
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Stirchley Library Protest Report
The Coalition that runs Birmingham City Council (or rather, is running it into the ground), has decided to slash the library service opening hours. One of the libraries affected is in Stirchley. It is now proposed to close it on … Continue reading
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Stirchley and Cotteridge Against the Cuts, March Activities
Stirchley and Cotteridge Against the Cuts work on local issues around the south and south west of Birmingham. They have been involved in the campaigns that stopped the closure of Charles House, and saw Bournville School reject academy status. Never … Continue reading
Victory for Charles House!
The reply from the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families (Councillor Les Lawrence) to a question from Cllr Eddie Freeman (Weoley) says it all; A significant number of comments, representations and consultation responses were received with regard to … Continue reading
Save Charles House Petition Hand In Tomorrow
Save Charles House campaign will hand in the petition against its possible closure to the council during their meeting tomorrow. Councillor Andy Cartwright will submit the petition to the council meeting on behalf of the campaign and it would be … Continue reading
Stirchley and Cotteridge Against the Cuts Newsletter
· At our last meeting we all agreed that the November 30th strikes, the city centre demonstration and rally at the NIA had been very successful. Congratulations to all concerned! You can read our report from the day and see … Continue reading
Stirchley and Cotteridge Against the Cuts N30 Report
Stirchley and Cotteridge against the Cuts did a tour of the main picket lines in our area this morning; Lifford Refuse Depot, Lifford House, The Blood Service and the Cotteridge Church Centre, before joing the main march in town. At … Continue reading
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Stirchley and Cotteridge Against the Cuts Nov/Dec activities
Activities agreed at last night’s planning meeting. Please help out where you can. Charles House; Mon 21st Nov; 7pm – Lobby of Cllr Les Lawrence. Ward Committee, Hamstead House Sat 26th Nov; 10-2pm Cotteridge Church Centre Xmas Fair (check time … Continue reading
Cuts “Consultation” Meeting in Longbridge
Another so-called consultation meeting was held today in Longbridge, for local people to consult on the council’s proposed budget. The council officer told those in attendance that Birmingham City Council had already decided they need to make £65 million worth … Continue reading




