Latest news
City council granted injunction to ban street cruising
A High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham has been granted to Birmingham City Council after its application was heard at Royal Courts of Justice in London yesterday (21 December).
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Memorial tree planted as city’s tribute to Srebrenica genocide victims
Communities wishing to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia, will be able to visit a tree which was planted in their memory at Birmingham’s Peace Garden today (24 January).
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 commemoration event at Council House
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be hosted at the Council House this week.
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Unclaimed benefits worth more than £500,000 unlocked during special cost of living advice sessions
Unclaimed benefits and grants worth £500,000 have been identified in less than three months by council staff during special sessions for citizens at two Neighbourhood Advice and Information Centres.
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Free digital devices for communities
Community groups and charities are being urged to apply for free laptops and computers to help people who struggle to get digital access.
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Six million pounds for care providers to support hospital discharge
Funding of over £6 million is to be handed to care providers to help support people being discharged from hospital.
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Birmingham 2022 contributes £870million to UK economy
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed at least £870million* to the UK economy, a new interim study reveals.
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New reports highlight the success of the Birmingham 2022 Festival
The Birmingham 2022 Festival brought not only pride and joy to the city – it gave a dramatic boost to the regional economy, new reports have revealed.
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Birmingham's new MasterChef studio moves a step closer to reality
The relocation of hit BBC show MasterChef to Birmingham moved a significant step closer today, as plans for a new state-of-the-art TV studio in Digbeth were given the green light by the City Council.
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Birmingham offers a Warm Welcome to all on Blue Monday
Citizens across Birmingham looking for community, support and advice on what is dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ are being reminded that the city’s Warm Welcome network is there for them.
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Roadworks around Kings Norton Cemetery
People attending funerals at a Birmingham cemetery are being asked to allow more time for their journeys as roadworks on Longdales Road, Kings Norton begin today (13 January 2023).
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Council response to independent review of SENDIASS
Today an independent review of SENDIASS, which provides support and advice to families with SEND, has been published.
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City centre improvements resume in Victoria Square
A multi-million regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre continues with Victoria Square, Colmore Row and Waterloo Street being repaved over the coming months.
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Creating better environments for communities
Plans to create a better environment for walking, cycling and wheeling by reducing through traffic in Kings Heath and Moseley are set to be approved by Cabinet.
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Rugby League coming to Alexander Stadium after Midlands Hurricanes agree tenancy partnership with council
Rugby League action will be coming to Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium complex after a partnership was agreed by the Midlands Hurricanes and Birmingham City Council.
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Birmingham’s libraries declare amnesty on late fees
People using the city’s libraries will not have to pay outstanding fees on overdue books, it has been announced today (28 December).
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Christmas Tree recycling opportunities after the 2022 festive season ends
As festivities draw to a close, Birmingham City Council has once again set up locations for residents to recycle their Christmas trees.
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Council services over Christmas and New Year
As many families take a break over the holidays many council staff and partners will be working over the holidays to support residents.
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More than 100 Warm Welcome spaces now open across Birmingham
Birmingham’s Warm Welcomes network now has more than 100 spaces offering activities, community and support since it was launched in October.
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New £200k+ fund for Warm Welcomes grants launched to expand network
Birmingham City Council has announced a new grants scheme to help enhance the growing network of Warm Welcomes across the city today (16 December 2022).
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City council seeks injunction to ban street cruising
Birmingham City Council is seeking a High Court order to ban street cruising from all city roads, with an interim application to be heard in the Royal Courts of Justice in London next week (20 Dec)
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Stronger Communities funded Heritage Trails unveiled at celebration
Birmingham organisations awarded grants from the city council’s Stronger Communities fund have unveiled a network of trails navigating the city’s history.
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Frankfurt Christmas Market to open on Christmas Eve
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market will stay open a day longer this year, with majority of its stalls opening on 24 December.
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Supporting families through the winter
The city council is supporting children and families this winter with a number of initiatives.
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Council leader backs calls for Birmingham to become new tech centre
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward today welcomed a new report by Centre for Cities.
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Plans to bring Small Heath swimming pool back into use
Birmingham City Council has confirmed that it plans to bring the Small Heath Leisure Centre swimming pool back into use.
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Birmingham showcased in Chief Medical Officer's annual report
Work in Birmingham to address air pollution and the climate crisis has been highlighted in the Government Chief Medical Officer's annual report.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton comes home to Proud Host City for future display and legacy tour
The Queen’s Baton – an enduring symbol of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – has been gifted to the city, with plans now being drawn up for it to go on public display and a legacy tour in 2023.
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Second national award won by council for cleaner streets scheme
More independent recognition has been earned for the city council’s Mobile Household Recycling Centre (MHRC) service – in the form of a prestigious National Recycling Award.
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City council to provide free swimming lessons for children in care
A new initiative by the city council is to help children in care learn to swim.
