Andy Street: Hundreds back campaign to protect our much-loved pubs 25th October 2023 Pubs have always been a key part of the cultural life of Birmingham and the West Midlands. In this column, I want to tell you about a brilliant scheme that is... Articles
Andy Street: Why I am not giving up on high speed rail 10th October 2023 As someone who fought tooth and nail to keep HS2 on track, last week’s decision to shelve the project from Birmingham to Manchester was very disappointing... Articles
Andy Street: I can’t wait to join the celebrations when Brum’s St Patrick’s Day Parade returns 23rd September 2023 It’s coming back! The St Patrick's Day parade is set to return after a five-year hiatus next year, and I wanted to use my column this month to congratulate and... Articles
Andy Street: The council may be bust, but booming Birmingham is still open for business 12th September 2023 Last Summer, the eyes of the world were on us as we hosted the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – and we delivered in spectacular style. Just over a year... Articles
Andy Street: We’re so proud to have produced the Gaelic Football World Champions – now let’s build on their success 1st August 2023 I’ve written often in this column about the hugely valuable cultural contribution the Irish community in Birmingham makes to life in our region. Our Irish... Articles
Andy Street: mental health support to help us all thrive in life 24th July 2023 Life can be stressful. In the wake of the pandemic, and with the pressures of the cost of living, many are feeling the pressures of modern life. Sometimes, we... Articles
Andy Street: Conservative leadership is helping the West Midlands fill its long-standing skills gap 18th July 2023 In the West Midlands, we know how improving skills can help build a strong economy. Before the pandemic struck, we were growing faster than any other part of... Articles
Andy Street: Tree planting is making our region greener and healthier 26th June 2023 Everyone wants to live in a healthier, happier, greener world – and one of the ways to help achieve that goal is quite simply to plant more trees. In this... Articles
Andy Street: Business-like approach and Conservative Leadership is delivering a Strong West Midlands brand 20th June 2023 The bull is coming home. Final preparations are now being made to welcome the star of last year’s Commonwealth Games to Birmingham’s bustling New Street station... Articles