Cops to 'Police Without Fear or Favour' at Birmingham Pride After Emergency Services Pull Out Friday, May 22, 2026 birminghampride westmidlands policing lgbtq emergencyservices legaladvice communitysupport prideparade equality publicsafety West Midlands Police have affirmed their commitment to “police without fear or favour” at this year’s Birmingham Pride event, despite the withdrawal of emergency services from the annual parade and festival. … Read More
Why Birmingham Pride May Never Be Free — And What Could Change That Thursday, May 7, 2026 birminghampride lgbtq philoldershaw pridefestival sponsorship community equality security accessibility birmingham Phil Oldershaw, co-founder of Birmingham Pride, has opened up about the realities and challenges facing the annual festival as it marks 30 years since its creation. Established in 1996 alongside Bill Gavan, the inaugural … Read More
Mistakes, Conflict, and Controversy: A Candid Conversation with Birmingham Pride Director Lawrence Barton Sunday, April 12, 2026 birminghampride lgbtq leadership controversy community transinclusion business volunteerism pridefestival unity When I mentioned I was interviewing Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride since 2009, a colleague questioned, “How can someone ‘own’ Pride? Isn’t it a movement?” The idea of ownership felt misplaced, yet Lawrence’s … Read More