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Encouraging free enterprise is key to our recovery. In today’s digital world it should be easier than ever for anyone to start a business! Unfortunately, our victorian educational system still doesn’t teach any basic economics in our schools which I feel are as critical a life skill as English, Maths and Science. You rarely see […]

During Covid-19 we’ve relied on our digital devices and while the market has enabled 80% of UK adults to own smartphones, there are still those with no access online, making ‘digital inclusion’ a big topic for the future. Thankfully in Frankley we have NewStarts already leading the way here providing recycled IT equipment to those in need. […]

Today the Government announced a new comprehensive package to address spending pressures with a package of over £27 billion to help local authorities, businesses and communities. They will also allow Council Tax and Business Rates deficits to be repaid over 3 years, not one. 👏👏 #FrankleyForward Watch Here: https://www.facebook.com/FrankleyForward/videos/584075715835016/

As it’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, I wanted to remind everyone that my door is ALWAYS open, no matter what you are dealing with. Two years ago I was elected to City Council on the back of a heartfelt election address that talked about male suicide. That same year I read my election address out during my maiden speech […]

The Birmingham Conservative Group has welcomed the Government’s support for the City’s self-employed during the Covid crisis to matching the unprecedented level of support announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak for employees. Cllr Simon Morrall (Con, Frankley Great Park) said: “I’ve been a self-employed Web Developer and Media Consultant for five years, […]

For years I have repeatedly called for a strategy to promote job and skills to our young and disenfranchised. In January, we finally had a productive discussion about this on committee with the Labour cabinet member saying she would look into it. While I respect that COVID-19 has played a role in delaying this, I […]

Today I wrote to the leader of Birmingham City Council asking for the Union Flag to be flown over our proud city council house on January 31st, to mark the implementation on the decision by the British people, to leave the European Union. This simple measure would mark Birmingham’s intent, along with the rest of […]

You know you’re talking sense when a Labour chair tries to interrupt you. Thankfully the cabinet member for Education, Skills, and Culture agreed with everything I said. We need to STOP telling young people that university is the path to the promised land (because it’s simply not true!) and start promoting more realistic (and more […]

There it is, Birmingham’s Suicide Prevention Strategy has officially been finalised, signed off, and adopted by Full Council, a year after delivering my maiden speech and motion on mental health. Thank you to everyone for supporting this landmark piece of policy. #FrankleyForward “These men are your brothers, they are your sons, they are your friends, and […]

Never mind Parliament being prorogued, this month Labour reduced motions for debate on the largest local authority in Europe….

City Council

City Council - July, 2020

Watch: Cllr Morrall Support Free Enterprise Now More Than Ever!

Making A Difference - July, 2020

WATCH: Cllr Morrall Champions Digital Inclusion.

City Council - July, 2020

Watch: Recovering Covid Costs.

City Council - May, 2020

Cllr Morralls Message for #MealthAwarenessWeek,

City Council - March, 2020

Cllr Simon Morrall Welcomes Support For The Self Employed.

Making A Difference - February, 2020

WATCH: Cllr Simon Morrall Calls for a Media Strategy on Skills!

City Council - January, 2020

Labour Council refuse to fly the flag for Brexit!

City Council - January, 2020

WATCH: Cllr Simon Morrall: University has failed, Entrepreneurship is the future!

City Council - January, 2020

WATCH: Cllr Morrall Formally Adopts Suicide Prevention Strategy

City Council - September, 2019

WATCH: Cllr Morrall on Labour’s hypocrisy on silencing opposition.