Birmingham City Council’s financial crisis has had far-reaching and unprecedented consequences on residents
For many Brummies, summer 2022 felt like the start of a new chapter for their sometimes overlooked and belittled city.
Birmingham, with the world’s eyes upon it, succeeded in putting on a spectacular show for the Commonwealth Games – one that boasted Ozzy Osbourne and a huge mechanical bull.
The impressive celebration of the Midlands created jobs, boosted tourism and left a feeling of hope that it had shifted some outdated attitudes towards Brum.