The Cut: Our Cycle Revolution is lagging behind : Exempt Accommodation Needs Reform : Time to Call Time on Bullying : Residents say NO to Parking Charges
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The Cut: Our Cycle Revolution is lagging behind : Exempt Accommodation Needs Reform : Time to Call Time on Bullying : Residents say NO to Parking Charges
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Leading the newsletter this week, Dominic Stanford recounts his experience of using an app-based bike hire company in London and asks why the West Midlands is lagging so far behind other cities in pushing forward the cycling revolution.
He spoke to the new Active Travel Commissioner for the West Midlands, Adam Tranter, to find out why this is the case and to ask if the private sector could be part of the solution:
Harness the Private Sector for a Cycling Revolution in the West Midlands
We're lagging behind other cities in encouraging residents to adopt cycling. Does the private sector hold the key?
Political Editor, Jack Dixon argues that Birmingham’s Exempt Accommodation sector needs reform. The sector has exploded over the last few years but the standard of living leaves a lot to be desired:
Exempt Accommodation in Birmingham needs reform
Vulnerable tenants face exploitation in our city
We also feature a contribution this week from our student writer, Jay Chan, who has responded to the recent violent attack on a teenager in Erdington:
Bullying In Birmingham: Ring the Bell on Youth Violence
Student Jay Chan responds to the recent violent attack on a teenager in Erdington
Later today, Birmingham City’s Full Council meeting takes place. Two Conservative Councillors are presenting a petition signed by local residents who are opposed to the Council’s plan to introduce parking charges at Woodgate Valley Country Park. Read what they have to say:
Local Residents say 'NO' to Parking Plan for Woodgate Valley
A petition will be presented to Birmingham City Council later today
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