Birmingham Chamber Council

The council of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry represents members of Birmingham’s business community across a range of industry sectors.

Their responsibilities include considering policy issues and assisting the Chamber in delivering its objectives.

Council members have the opportunity to influence and debate government policy and other issues of local, regional, national and international importance.

It is made up of 48 elected members and up to 18 honorary members representing other important interests in Birmingham and Solihull.

The council meets four times a year and themes are set for each council meeting and appropriate speakers invited for discussion and debate.

The council is a representative membership body whose key aims are to:

● Act as the focal point for the Chamber’s lobbying and representation activity;

● Ensure the Chamber acts as the voice for local business.

council being organised into a sector-led policy-making body, with representation from all types of business in Birmingham and Solihull.

Sector ambassadors have been appointed to fly the flag for their areas of expertise and to ensure policy makers understand what is needed to help businesses flourish.

Council Opportunities

In July each year, Chamber members are invited to put themselves forward for nomination to council - the nomination has to be proposed and seconded by two other Chamber members.

Details of those standing for election are then sent out to all Chamber members who then vote for those they would like elected to council.

If you would like to nominate yourself as a Chamber council member to represent the wider business community in Birmingham or find out more about the advantages of becoming a council member, e-mail Kiran Virk, policy adviser, at k.virk@birminghamchamber.org.uk

Members of the Chamber Council can access minutes and further documentation by clicking here