Reform UK Birmingham Northfield

Last week Reform UK announced a major new policy that puts working people first.

Under a Reform UK Government, anyone earning under £75,000 would pay ZERO tax on overtime.

That’s right. If you choose to work extra hours, every penny of your overtime should stay in your pocket, not disappear to the taxman.

The proposed policy is estimated to cost around £5 billion per year and Reform UK says it would be funded through wider government efficiency savings, welfare reform, reducing bureaucracy, and cutting waste across Whitehall and other areas of public spending.

At the same time, Reform’s Preparing for Government team is developing plans to make Whitehall leaner, more efficient and focused on delivering for the British people.

Hard work should be rewarded.

Waste should be cut.

Government should work for the people who pay for it.

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Many people across Northfield work overtime every week to support their families. Should they be allowed to keep more of what they earn?

What do you think of the Hard Work Bonus?

🏡 A Busy Few Weeks for Reform Councillors Across Northfield 🏡

It's only been a matter of weeks since the election, but Reform councillors across Northfield have already been hard at work tackling the issues that matter to local residents.

Over the past few weeks we have:

✅ Challenged HMO developments and supported residents with objections

✅ Reported abandoned vehicles and raised parking concerns across multiple wards

✅ Met with National Express regarding the future of the 61 bus service

✅ Requested community meetings with West Midlands Police to address crime and anti-social behaviour

✅ Supported local Street Watch groups and community safety initiatives

✅ Escalated dangerous parking and road safety concerns to Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Police and the DVLA

✅ Worked with residents and council officers on traffic management and parking enforcement

✅ Helped residents resolve housing and utility issues, including emergency repairs and essential works

✅ Raised concerns regarding litter, environmental issues and local amenities

✅ Met with local residents regarding traveller encampments and called for preventative measures to protect public spaces

✅ Met with Longbridge Retirement Village representatives regarding residents' concerns

✅ Met with the Austin Village Preservation Society to discuss local issues affecting the area

This is what local representation looks like. Listening, responding and taking action.

A huge thank you also goes to the volunteers who supported us throughout the campaign. Your hard work helped make this possible, and we remain committed to delivering the change residents voted for.

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After some fantastic weather ☀️🌞, it looks like we're going to have some rain 🌧️ maybe light, maybe heavy... who knows? Even the weather forecasters get it wrong sometimes (or every day! 😂).

Please keep an eye out for any flooding in your area. If you do spot flooding, please report it through your BRUM account. Reporting issues help highlight them to the Council and Supports the case for action where it's needed.

Don't have a BRUM account yet? You can create one here:

BRUM Account | Birmingham City Council Birmingham City Council online account

Council meetings are funded by the taxpayer and should be fully understandable to the public watching them.

English is the common language of England and should be used during official council proceedings so everyone can follow debates, decisions and public accountability equally.

This is not an attack on any community, religion or culture. Birmingham is proudly diverse. But official civic business should be conducted in the language shared by the overwhelming majority of residents.

Only English should be used in council meetings in England. Our new Birmingham councillors are bringing common sense back to the city.

Residents of Weoley Castle and Selly Oak: Please submit any objections or comments regarding this planning application via the Planning Portal by 18 June 2026

Objection to Planning Application [2026/01776/PA] – [243 Castle Road, B29]

I’m objecting to the proposed 7‑bed HMO because it will negatively impact our community.

Key concerns:
• Over‑intensification of a family‑residential street
• Parking and highway issues
• Noise and disruption
• Cumulative impact from too many HMOs in the area
• Pressure on local services and neighbourhood character

Residents deserve a balanced, safe community — not more high‑density HMOs.

Submit your comments before 18 June 2026 via the planning portal

Statement from Birmingham RefomUK
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The raising of flags in the summer of 2025 across Birmingham was a movement to display patriotism at a time of deep public despair in response to the attacks on women by migrant men who entered this country illegally under both Labour and the Conservatives. This problem still stands, and hence so should the flags.

We deeply oppose the Council Officers' intentions to bypass democratically elected members and take the flags down before an administration has been formed. We feel strongly that taking flags down will threaten community cohesion, and the views of residents must be taken seriously by the Council.

We are proud of our national flag, what it represents, and the history and traditions of our country.

As long as flags are displayed safely and respectfully, and residents act considerately towards one another and council contractors, we support the proud display of the symbol of our nation across our city.

We are therefore calling on the Council Officers to not take any further action until a new administration is formed and Councillors can represent their residents’ views.

Read the Councils full statement here:
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https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1779/council_position_on_flags_and_other_unauthorised_attachments #:~:text=Birmingham%20City%20Council%20is%20asking,or%20face%20possible%20legal%20action