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Kerslake Commission: “This is a pivotal moment – act now or risk a surge in homelessness”
An influential independent group of cross-party politicians and experts from the health, housing and homelessness sectors has urged the Government to act quickly and decisively to avoid a surge in rough sleeping.
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Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy Consultation: Creating a Bolder, Healthier City
The Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board would like your views on its draft strategy; Creating a Bolder, Healthier City.
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New executive director for education and skills
Birmingham City Council has recruited a new Executive Director for Education and Skills.
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Tyseley’s reuse shop officially opened
Tyseley’s Reuse Shop has officially opened to the public after a ribbon-cutting ceremony including Councillor John O’Shea, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks.
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Operation Encompass launched in Birmingham to improve school support available for children who experience domestic abuse
An initiative that will improve the support provided to children who experience domestic abuse has been launched in Birmingham
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Birmingham wins ninth Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021
Birmingham City Council has scooped Gold for the ninth show running at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021.
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Birmingham’s Black History Month launches this week
Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month will be launched with a special event tomorrow (18 September 2021).
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2021
Birmingham’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market is set to return to the city to mark its 21st year.
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Double dumping of waste leads to fine for Rednal man
A man from Rednal whose vehicle was twice caught dumping waste on a Small Heath street by council-operated CCTV has been ordered to pay almost £2,000 for his offences.
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Shop owner ordered to pay £5k for customer fall
A Birmingham gift shop owner was ordered to pay £5,008 today (16 September 2021) after Birmingham Magistrates Court heard how an elderly customer fell down an open hatch into the store’s basement.
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COVID-19 case at City Council meeting
An attendee tested positive for COVID-19 following the City Council meeting on 14 September 2021.
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Additional restriction grants launch a second round
Birmingham city council has launched a second opportunity for businesses to apply for additional restrictions grants.
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Residents thanked for giving Mobile Household Recycling Centres a warm welcome
People in Birmingham have been thanked by the council for the support they have shown for the city’s recently launched Mobile Household Recycling Centres (MHRCs).
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Alexander Stadium contract social value highlighted in new report
The community benefits that have been achieved during the first 12 months of the project to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium are detailed in a new report published today (September 10).
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Safer Streets scheme to be rolled out in Stockland Green
A north Birmingham suburb is set to see improvements to safety and security as part the Safer Streets scheme, which was launched today (9 September 2021).
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Bid now for second round of Celebrating Communities funding
Residents and community groups now have a second chance to bid for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Director of Council Management is appointed
Becky Hellard has been named as Birmingham City Council’s Director of Council Management, as the organisation’s reshaping continues.
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First images of Birmingham’s Chelsea Flower Show display for 2021 are revealed
Pictures previewing what Birmingham City Council’s 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower display will look like have been revealed.
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Listening to the voices of young people as they move towards adulthood
The voices of young people, carers and the community have been a vital part of plans to support young people as they move towards adulthood.
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There's A Better Way campaign launched
‘There’s A Better Way’ campaign to tackle begging and promote giving launched at digital sites across the city
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New Garden of Memory unveiled at restored Jewellery Quarter cemetery
The results of a £2.3m project to restore historic cemeteries in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter were unveiled during a special ceremony this week.
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Digital inclusion - online access for everyone
A new digital inclusion team at the city council will ensure Birmingham’s most vulnerable and excluded citizens will have better access to online services.
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New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city
The long-term future of indoor athletics in Birmingham is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and Birmingham City Council.
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Birmingham man sentenced for running a counterfeit clothing factory
A Birmingham man was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (23 August 2021) after pleading guilty to 26 offences for manufacturing and selling fake designer clothes.
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Justice calls for Phone Book dumper
A man who claimed he had delivered 1,000 telephone directories when he had in fact dumped them on a city street has been ordered to pay £884 for his offences following an investigation by the council.
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Statement regarding Birmingham welcoming Afghan refugees
Below is a statement from Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, on the city's welcome to refugees from Afghanistan.
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Silver Award renewed for the city’s support of the armed forces community
Birmingham City Council is one of 50 employers from across the West Midlands to receive recent recognition from the Ministry of Defence for its commitment to support the Armed Forces community.
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Statement on North Birmingham Transport contract
Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for vulnerable children and families, has issued the following statement about a home to school transport contract.
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Message of congratulations to those getting GCSE results
Students across Birmingham will today be getting GCSE results. Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education, skills and culture, sent them a message of congratulation.
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Message to students getting exam results
Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education, skills and culture, congratulates students for their hard work, and talks about available options.
