Podcast
Banana Republic
Hosted by Reach Podcasts · EN
A positive look at the Birmingham political scene from BirminghamLive.Meeting the people involved and exploring the issues facing the city.
8episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Building a better Birmingham
Jun 16, 201800:34:16Tap to summarizeWe're talking architecture and buildings in Brum with a former planning committee chairman Peter Douglas Osborn and former conservation and heritage panel chair Fiona Williams. Their concerns include that designs are increasingly generic - they want distinctive buildings like the Library of Birmingham and Selfridges.For back groundHere's some plans currently on the drawing board And here's some details of buildings we've discussedLibrary of Birmingham Natwest TowerRingway Centre Smallbrook QueenswayBirmingham Central LibrarySoho House MuseumIcknield Port Loop For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
It's art-breaking - education under the spotlight
Jun 9, 201800:32:04Tap to summarizeAhead of a debate next week two Birmingham politicians argue that creative subjects like art, music, drama and design are being downgraded, with classes and teachers being withdrawn from schools. Musician Liz Clements and artist Olly Armstrong are tabling a debate on the issue to Birmingham City Council next week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Leaders Question Time
May 28, 201800:47:01Tap to summarizeBirmingham City Council leader Ian Ward and deputy Brigid Jones faced questions from BirminghamLive readers. We get the ones we expected, plus a couple of surprises - Birmingham's nightlife anyone? Apologies to those who already saw this. Normal service will be resumed next week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
New Kids on the Block
May 17, 201800:36:19Tap to summarizeThey were both campaigners and pressure group activists, but now the Green Party's Julien Pritchard and Conservative Suzanne Webb find themselves newly elected councillors. They share their hopes, fears and ambitions as they begin a new chapter in their political careers in Birmingham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Brum voted: the post-match analysis
May 9, 201800:38:07Tap to summarizeBirmingham Live correspondent Neil Elkes and former councillor Ian Cruise take a look at last week's city council election result in Birmingham. There's much to discuss as 101 seats were filled, including a few surprises. Ian offers his insight as someone who quit Birmingham's ruling Labour group to go independent. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Jan Tomorrow
May 2, 201800:41:59Tap to summarizeThis episode has a brief preview of the local election, followed by a chat with Birmingham's joint newest councillor Morriam Jan. Just 12 months after her first election victory she is fighting another. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Power to the people
Apr 26, 201800:32:52Tap to summarizeIn conversation with Gino Bellavia who is explains what Liquid Democracy is and why people like him are frustrated with party politics and looking to shake things up.We covered his selection here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Shouting from the backbenches
Apr 21, 201800:39:26Tap to summarizeAfter fighting to get elected how have two young councillors fared on the backbenches. Has it been worth it and what can you achieve as a young politician in Birmingham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →