Birmingham City Council financial challenges - time to Reset

To find out more about the budget and section 114 notice, visit our budget information page

Before you arrive

There are a number of actions you can take to make your visit useful and productive:

Checks to make when planning your visit

Set your expectations

  • What do you hope to find - speak with your friends and family so you're not disappointed
  • Have a good idea of a starting date or reference point from which to start your research - many of our resources are not indexed

Things to bring with you

  • Your Birmingham Library card if you want to use our computers to access digital resources
  • ID confirming your name, address and signature
  • A camera if you want to make copies of materials in the search room for private use (there is a £2 daily permit charge)
  • Ask someone with IT skills to come with you if you struggle with IT equipment
  • Equipment to make notes (pens, pencils, notebook, recorder, tablet, etc)
  • Cash or card if you want to make photocopies or print from our resources

When you arrive


Page last updated: 11 March 2024

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