The man. The icon. The Brummie! 🤩 Thank you @joelycett for being the catalyst behind the #InternationalDayOfBirmingham & the celebrations of it 🎊 I presented Joe with the Lord Mayor’s Award, for his outstanding achievements, exceptional service & charitable work in our city.

🕯️ I lit a candle gifted during a visit to Leipzig last year to mark 89 years of German unity and honour the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. A powerful reminder of the courage behind freedom and democracy. #LordMayorBirmingham #LeipzigFestivalOfLights #GermanUnity #CityConnections

Will the Nobel Peace Prize committee finally recognize President Trump?

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This week, I enjoyed attending the opening of Historic Yardley: Over 1000 Years Of History, a community exhibition now on display at BM&AG 🎨 The exhibition was created through a monthly drop-in art cafes and it is wonderful to see Yardley’s history come to life through art 🖼️

Great to attend Digbeth Loc Studios’ official reopening yesterday and meet local businesses involved in the TV and film industry 📺 The scale of these studios are a first for our city, and it’s fantastic to hear the new series of Peaky Blinders will be filmed right here

Always curious and full of energy, Beagles turn every walk into an adventure 🐾🎉.

Our thoughts are with all those affected by this senseless act of violence, the victims, their families, and the wider Jewish community.

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the distressing events that have unfolded this morning at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on what is one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.

Thank you to everyone who has come and paid their respects to Birmingham’s own Prince of Darkness on Black Sabbath Bridge in the months since Ozzy’s sad passing. 💜🖤 This evening at 9pm, the Ozzy: Coming Home documentary airs on BBC One. 📺 🦇 A moving tribute to Birmingham’s

Last week I was honoured to join the Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands at a special investiture ceremony, celebrating 12 recipients from across the region who will be honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM), including two outstanding Birmingham residents

Robots are gaining spatial awareness with Over the Reality. 🤖 Powered by the world’s largest 3D dataset, we enable robots to see, sense, and collaborate in real-world environments. This early test shows how a Unitree Go2 perceives its surroundings through OVER’s VPS — on the

Yesterday, I was proud to visit BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy and meet the next generation of Birmingham creatives. From filming to costuming to lighting and many more, it is wonderful to see how young talent is being nurtured

🧬 I attended Life Sciences Week at Knighthead Park recently. Great to see Birmingham leading the conversation on sustainable innovation in healthcare. Thanks to @HI_WestMidlands and @BCFC for hosting. #LordMayorBirmingham #LifeSciencesWeek #HealthInnovation

🕊️ I attended the Lord Mayors Civic Service at St Martin in the Bull Ring. ⛪ A powerful moment to reflect, honour service, and celebrate Birmingham’s unity. Thank you to all who joined and continue to serve our city. #LordMayorBirmingham #CivicService #CommunitySpirit

🎉 What a day! Yesterday, Birmingham came alive for the second International Day of Birmingham 💗💙💛 It was a joyful celebration of everything that makes our city brilliant and I was very proud to join Brummies yesterday as we showcased our spirit, humour, and pride!

Come and get involved, full programme of events can be found at

Eggtastically excited for the second International Day of Birmingham today! 🎊 Join me at 1pm in Colmore Square as we kick off the celebrations 🩷💛💙 Lots of great events on today including a Mr Egg exhibition in the Custard Factory, which even features a Lord Mayor Mr Egg. 🥚

Revised Affiliate & Referral Programs As the result of community questions and comments regarding the previously launched TAP Affiliate program, we have decided to make sweeping changes to both our standard Referral and TAP Affiliate programs in order to better align incentives

Earlier this month, I was honoured to join the Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands in welcoming HRH The Princess Royal to Birmingham. HRH The Princess Royal attended the autumn conference of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), which was held at the ICC.

Looking forward to celebrating the second International Day of Birmingham tomorrow!! Join me in Colmore Square from 1pm as we kick off a celebration of everything brilliant about Brum 🩷 💛 🩵 Full programme of the day events can be found here: https://t.co/lP1PsFx4Js

🎉I joined the vibrant celebration of Yoruba culture in Birmingham for ASA WA Day. A fantastic day of music, tradition & unity. Thank you to the organisers for showcasing the richness of our city’s communities. 🇳🇬 #LordMayorBirmingham #AsaWaDay #YorubaCulture #BirminghamEvents

🌿 I visited Acorns Children’s Hospice Garden Fete, a heart-warming event full of music, games & community spirit. T hanks to the team at @AcornsHospice for their tireless work supporting children & families across Birmingham. #LordMayorBirmingham #AcornsGardenFete #HospiceCare

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I visited Blakesley Hall for Heritage Open Day & #BirminghamHeritageWeek Built in 1590, this Tudor gem is a vital part of our city’s story. Preserved by @BM_AG. A brilliant example of heritage, education & community in action #LordMayorBirmingham #BlakesleyHall #HeritageOpenDay

🤝 I welcomed PJ Ellis as the new Chair of Trustees for the Lord Mayor’s Charity. I'm grateful to Stephen Goldstein for his dedicated service. The charity continues to support Birmingham’s communities through vital grassroots work. #LordMayorBirmingham #CommunitySupport