Local government experts met in Edinburgh on 28-29 October to look at devolution and decentralisation challenges faced by councils in European countries that are part of the Commonwealth. The Confederation of Scottish Local Authorities kindly hosted the recent CLGF European members meeting. This event comprises […]

Youth unemployment is a major issue, not only in Birmingham, but also on the wider European scale. The latest figures show that while youth unemployment in the UK has decreased compared to the previous year, it is still worryingly high. According to ONS Labour Market […]

Birmingham City Council’s European and International work aims to build Birmingham, UK’s global competitiveness and influence by working in partnership with the public sector; universities and colleges; business community; sporting and cultural organisations and local community groups plus the people they represent to support the […]