Press release: Who runs Birmingham?

The unique project is part of Operation Black Vote’s overall strategy to promote civic awareness and engagement opportunities. The event marks the launch of the website resource.  A corresponding booklet and map have been distributed to over 2000 individuals and organizations over the last three months.

The project is a joint collaboration between Operation Black Vote, Birmingham City Council and its Martineau Education Centre

Who runs Birmingham launch event will take place at The Carrs Lane Church Centre, Carrs Lane, Birmingham B4 7SX on Tuesday 20th June 2006 from 11.00am-12.30pm.

Speakers will include: Simon Woolley-Director of OBV, Cllr. Mike Whitby-Leader of Birmingham Council, Cllr. Jo Jones-Chair of Equality & Diversity/West Midlands Regional Assembly and Doreen Brown-Branch Equalities Officer/Unison.

Simon Woolley, OBV’s Director stated: “For too long our institutions have been impenetrable and removed from the day to day lives of ordinary black people.  This exciting project illuminates the corridors of local government power and ensures that our politicians are held to account.

The more we know about our public servants and what they do the greater they can serves all our communities.  Birmingham has paved the way by supporting this important project.”

ENDS