Latest news
Tesco fined £7.5m for selling out of date food at three city stores
Tesco Stores Limited has been fined £7.5 million at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (19/4), after pleading guilty to selling food which was past its ‘use by’ date in three of its Birmingham stores
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Surge testing to be deployed to control spread of covid-19 variant in Ladywood, Jewellery Quarter & Soho Wards
Extensive surveillance of COVID-19 has identified a small number of cases of the variant first discovered in South Africa, across England, including one in the Ladywood, Jewellery Quarter & Soho ward.
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Covid- 19 Lateral Flow testing survey is launched for the city of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham and Birmingham City Council have launched a research project to improve people’s experiences of Lateral Flow Testing for COVID-19 in Birmingham.
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Tributes paid after death of the Duke of Edinburgh
The people of Birmingham are deeply saddened at the death of the Duke of Edinburgh this morning.
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Clean Air Zone support grants for taxis surpass £1million mark
The Council is pleased to report that it's paid out more than £1million in Clean Air Zone support grants for Birmingham-licensed taxi drivers.
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Bimingham City Council publishes Active Travel review
A comprehensive review was launched in November 2020 to assess the impact and effectiveness of the emergency transport measures introduced as Birmingham emerged from the national lockdown.
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Supportive measures announced to help Birmingham reopen safely
Following confirmation that non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality will be allowed to open on Monday 12 April, Birmingham City Council has revealed new temporary measures to support businesses.
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Key actions to improve air quality in Birmingham
With less than two months to go until the launch of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone, the City Council has published its Air Quality Action Plan 2021.
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Appointment of interim chief executive
Deborah Cadman, the current chief executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority, has been appointed interim chief executive of Birmingham City Council.
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Businesses encouraged to sign up to fleet payment demonstration ahead of launch of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone
Businesses with vehicles that may be subject to the daily charge when Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone launches on 1 June 2021 can join a demonstration of the payment service.
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Motorpoint confirmed as City Council’s partner to deliver Birmingham Clean Air Zone’s Scrappage and Travel Scheme
The Council has partnered with Motorpoint to offer people working in the Clean Air Zone the chance to scrap their old car and receive £2,000 credit towards a compliant vehicle, or a mobility credit.
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How to get help for children with special educational needs
Birmingham City Council has launched its Local Offer website.
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Birmingham City Council and Switch Hospitality Management mark 10,000 lunch given to vulnerable families
Birmingham City Council and Switch Hospitality Management (SWHM) are today marking the 10,000 lunch given to vulnerable families who are staying in properties in the SWHM portfolio.
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Supporting businesses to re-open safely
Birmingham City Council has started an engagement programme with the city’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to help retail and hospitality reopen safely.
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Steelworks at Alexander Stadium redevelopment reach exciting milestone
Progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium is on the brink of another significant milestone – the completion of the steelworks.
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193 Camp Hill - Planning Committee Comment
The City Council notes the Inspectors decision to allow the appeal
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Birmingham landmarks go purple in celebration of Census 2021
Old Joe clock tower, Aston Villa and the Library of Birmingham will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple to celebrate the upcoming census.
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Design concept images of COVID-19 memorial gardens released
Pictures showing the concept of what a series of COVID-19 memorial community gardens across Birmingham could look like have been released by the city council.
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Leader welcomes BBC announcement
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, has welcomed an announcement by the BBC today which will see more programming created in the region.
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Charter for faith settings launched to help keep worshippers safe
Places of worship across Birmingham are being urged to sign up to a Charter for Faith Settings – a commitment to operate within Covid-19 controls – which was launched today (18 March 2021).
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Redevelopment of Birmingham’s Southside to start next month
The estimated £9.5 million scheme will deliver improved walking and cycling routes to New Street Station and a new public square adjacent to Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Civic University Agreements strengthen role in local community
Birmingham City Council has worked in partnership with the city’s universities to develop a joint approach to enhancing their role in the local community.
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New Charter of Rights and Quality Standards for exempt supported housing launched
Following a £1 million supported housing pilot with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Birmingham City Council (BCC) have
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Statutory Plant Health Notice – Lickey Hills
In order to stop the spread of a controlled plant pest known as Phytophthora ramorum, the Forestry Commission has issued a Statutory Plant Health Notice for parts of Lickey Hills Country Park.
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Birmingham residents urged to have their say on Our Future City Plan consultation
People, businesses and groups across Birmingham are being urged to have their say on a bold vision for the city as Our Future City Plan: Central Birmingham 2040 consultation enters its final fortnight
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Plans to extend Covid marshals scheme to help keep city safe
Plans to boost the number of Covid marshals patrolling Birmingham’s streets and parks to keep businesses and people safe as the city prepares to reopen have been revealed.
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Owners of unoccupied homes in Birmingham will pay the premium price in council tax billing
Homes in Birmingham which have been empty for more than two years will be subject to premium council tax bills to encourage owners to bring them back into use.
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Council finalises details of £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund
Plans to utilise the final third of Birmingham City Council’s £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund are due before the council’s Cabinet on March 16.
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City’s first female leader to be honoured with new artwork
A portrait of Birmingham’s first and only female leader is to be commissioned to celebrate her outstanding contribution to civic life, it was announced today (8 March 2021).
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New community project aims to help city women find their voice
A community project aimed at empowering Birmingham women, helping them find their voice and play an active role in their communities, is being launched on International Women’s Day (8 March 2021).
