BIRMINGHAM AND LOCAL AMENITIES

That this House is delighted yet not surprised by the news that Birmingham has been named best city for local amenities in the Local Life report from the Future Foundation; notes the hard work of Birmingham City Council members and staff in achieving Birmingham's success; and thanks Somerfield for commissioning the survey and highlighting the importance that people attach to local amenities such as libraries, supermarkets, churches, recycling facilities, pubs and dentists' surgeries.