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New Birmingham City Council administration agreed
The new political administration of Birmingham City Council has been agreed following the completion of the council’s AGM.
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Birmingham Ready to Go for Gold at Champions Square
Celebrate like a champion at the city-centre official fan zone of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, taking over Centenary Square from 13-16 August.
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Contract for maintaining Birmingham highways network extended
Birmingham City Council has agreed a two-year extension with Kier to the current contract to maintain the city’s highways and deliver essential services across the road network.
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Five city sites set to be added to Birmingham’s Local Heritage List
Some of Birmingham’s historic sites - including a medieval moat, quirky café bar and a beloved cinema – could be added to Birmingham’s Local Heritage List next week.
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An open letter to Greensquare Accord on the Stirchley Co-op Development
The council leader and cabinet members have written an open letter expressing extreme disappointment and concern that Greensquare Accord are no longer willing to sell at the initially agreed price.
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New Community Safety Night Watch Officers Strengthen Safety in Birmingham's Night-Time Economy
Birmingham City Council’s Community Safety Team has strengthened community safety by launching a dedicated team of Night Watch Officers to help create a safer and more welcoming environment.
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Birmingham City Council joins national scheme making it easier to pay for parking
People will now have more choice of how to pay for parking in Birmingham when the city council goes live on the National Parking Platform (NPP).
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Birmingham’s Tree of Life memorial removed for restoration
Birmingham’s memorial to the thousands of civilians killed in air raids on the city during the Second World War has been removed to undergo restoration earlier today (28 July 2026).
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Birmingham’s crackdown on tenancy fraud saves nearly £5 million for taxpayers
Birmingham City Council’s tenancy fraud team has saved nearly £5 million for the public purse through robust tenancy fraud investigations over the last year.
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City council set to bring forward new nature conservation sites for Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is proposing creating new nature conservation sites and extending current ones across the city in a report going to cabinet next week.
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B&M fined £2 million following Birmingham City Council prosecution over serious food hygiene failings
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2 million after Birmingham City Council successfully prosecuted the retailer for food hygiene offences identified at three Birmingham stores.
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Birmingham celebrates South Asian Heritage Month 2026
Birmingham City Council is joining communities across the city in celebrating South Asian Heritage Month.
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Social housing fraud to be tackled under industry-first government partnership with Airbnb
People illegally subletting social housing in Birmingham will be identified and may be removed from the property, following a new data-sharing partnership between the Cabinet Office and Airbnb.
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Birmingham to celebrate the first “Ozzy Day” with city-wide programme of music, memories and tributes
On 22 July, Birmingham will come together to honour one of its greatest cultural icons as the city celebrates the first Ozzy Day.
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Green Flag Awards 2026 success for three Birmingham parks
Three of Birmingham’s most popular parks, maintained by Birmingham City Council and supported by ‘Friends Of’ park groups, have won prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2026.
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Roundtable event focuses on tackling crime and poor standards in supported housing
The council has held a round table event with key local and national partners on the issue of Supported Exempt Accommodation.
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Birmingham City Council invests in extending museum opening hours
Birmingham museum opening hours are being extended – particularly at weekends - from July until March 2027, following nearly £300,000 additional funding by Birmingham City Council.
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Birmingham launches partnership with the Institute of Health Equity to tackle inequalities
Birmingham has marked a significant milestone in its ambition to create a fairer, healthier city, bringing together partners to shape the city’s approach to Health Equity and Inclusion.
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Operation Sunset Seizes Over £650,000 Worth of World Cup Kits and Unsafe Goods in One Week
A week of high-impact enforcement activity in Birmingham saw £650,000 worth of counterfeit and unsafe goods seized, as Trading Standards officers and partner agencies carried out two major raids.
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New modern repairs service launched for council tenants
A new, more helpful, flexible and responsive repairs service has gone live today (July 1) for Birmingham City Council tenants and leaseholders.
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Residents at the Heart of Birmingham’s Expanding Waste Pilot
Following a successful food waste pilot, Birmingham City Council will be starting a larger waste improvement pilot on Tuesday 30 June, in North Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield.
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Cleaner air and safer journeys for children as Birmingham marks Clean Air Day
As Birmingham marks Clean Air Day on 18 June, school students throughout the city are taking part in activities designed to show how everyday choices can improve air quality and create safer streets.
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Statement from leadership on Britain First march in Birmingham
A statement has been issued by the leaders of the Liberal Democrats, Greens and Better Birmingham Independents, alongside the cabinet member for equalities, communities and social justice.
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Birmingham reaffirms commitment to being a City of Sanctuary during Refugee Week 2026
Birmingham City Council marks Refugee Week by reaffirming its commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive City of Sanctuary, as it launches its renewed City of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan.
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Library of Birmingham invites public feedback to help shape its future
People in Birmingham are being invited to share their experiences of the Library of Birmingham to help ensure that the library continues to reach its full potential with the best offer for communities
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New Digbeth Public Art Works officially launched as part of high street improvement scheme.
This week marked the official launch of a series of new site-specific public artworks on Digbeth High Street, delivered as part of the wider High Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme.
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National award for project addressing sex workers’ health inequalities
A ‘groundbreaking’ programme to tackle health inequalities among sex workers in Birmingham has been recognised with a prestigious national award.
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Birmingham Marks Two Months to go until Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships with Matthew Hudson-Smith Unveiling Alexander Stadium North Stand’s Extension Temporary Name
With two months to go until the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships , local athletics hero Matthew Hudson-Smith was surprised by naming the North Stand's extension for the Championships
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Birmingham marks Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month with renewed focus on support, partnership and provision
Birmingham City Council is marking Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) History Month this June by highlighting new work to better support communities across the city.
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Park tennis courts re-opened after renovation
Cannon Hill Park tennis courts have been officially re-opened following a £330,000 renovation that took place across the Birmingham City Council area.
