Councillor Saima Suleman was appointed as Cabinet Member for Digital, Culture, Heritage and Tourism in May 2023. Working with colleagues in the Cabinet she has pledged to work with and for every single community to deliver the services our citizens deserve. She is especially committed to Digital Inclusion, to remove barriers and to ensure that everyone can thrive in the city

Saima is committed to improving the lives and life chances of the people of Birmingham. She previously served as the Chair or Economy and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee and led on various inquiries. This included an inquiry into Employment and Skills for Young People, ‘Something to Aim for;’ to reshape careers and mentoring provision to improve the confidence and resilience of young people.

A member of both the Labour and Co-operative parties, she was first elected to Birmingham City Council in 2021 and represents Hall Green North. Saima was raised in Birmingham and lives there with her family.

Over the course of a varied career, she has worked in the civil service, in private industry and in the voluntary sector. Saima was also a regional equality officer for one of the largest Trades Unions for the Civil Service and is committed to equality for all.