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The four-by-seven metre flag artwork was sewn and glued by a small team led by Claire, who usually works with vintage fabrics
Signatures on the art piece include a descendant of Industrial Revolution pioneer James Watt, as well as members of Birmingham reggae bands Steel Pulse & UB40
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City artist against 'division' makes huge Union flag from tatty lamppost flags
An artist has made a massive Union flag in response to flag-raising groups such as Raise the Colours
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Hello, Cllr. [YOUR COUNCILLOR'S NAME] congratulations on being elected to represent [YOUR CONSTITUENCY NAME].
In 2021, concerned local mums Bee Friendly Brum petitioned Birmingham City Council to try and ban the use of sprayed pesticides (including glyphosate) in our public spaces and residential streets.
This very successful campaign produced a petition with over 97,500 signatures nationally (10,000+ from Brum), and triggered a scrutiny meeting.
But very little has changed from that action.
In fact, despite promises to reduce pesticide use and eventually end the practice, spraying has increased!
There is so much evidence of the harm that glyphosate causes to pollinators, soil, animal and human health. I will share some more information about the campaign and the issues with pesticide spraying below in case you are unfamiliar with it, and look forward to hearing back from you on this matter.
Kind regards,
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