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Unite fined £265,000 for breaching High Court injunction at council waste depots
The High Court has fined Unite the Union £265,000 today (17 March 2026) after it admitted breaching terms of an injunction banning protestors from blockading the council’s waste depots.
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Improving parks facilities for our communities
Three more play and exercise schemes to support communities have been completed at parks in Birmingham.
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Birmingham City Council welcomes early plans to revitalise city’s famous Crown pub and surrounding site
Birmingham City Council has welcomed the early-stage proposals being explored for the future of The Crown, Shaftesbury House and the adjoining car park site in the city centre.
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Adderley Park’s PlayZone officially opened as part of citywide investment in community sports facilities
A brand-new PlayZone at Adderley Park was officially opened last week by Cabinet Member Cllr Mariam Khan, local Ladywood MP, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and community partners.
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Birmingham City Council delivers £2million investment in wellbeing centres and community sports facilities across Birmingham
Investment from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund is being used to deliver upgraded facilities across six wellbeing centres and Linden Road Swimming pool as well support for grassroot sports.
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New Funding and Support Fair to Boost Community Organisations
Community groups from across Birmingham are invited to attend the Funding and Being Fundable Fair on Wednesday 25 March 2026, taking place at the iconic Alexander Stadium from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
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Birmingham City Council prepares for Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr with partners to keep communities safe
Birmingham City Council is working closely with West Midlands Police and local community partners to ensure that residents, businesses, and visitors can celebrate Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr safely.
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Bring it on Brum! Holiday Clubs Return for Spring 2026
Birmingham’s much loved Bring it on Brum! holiday activity programme is back this spring, offering thousands of children and young people the chance to enjoy fun filled holiday clubs free of charge.
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Construction underway to deliver new affordable homes in Northfield
Construction is well underway to build 10 new affordable homes on a housing development on Trescott Road, Northfield, for Birmingham families struggling to afford a home amid the housing crisis.
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Birmingham Unites to Protect Women and Girls at Citywide International Women’s Day Event
Birmingham City Council will host a civic event 2pm on Tuesday 17 March at the Council House to mark International Women’s Day and reinforce the city’s ongoing commitment to protect women and girls.
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Benjamin Zephaniah’s widow Qian Zephaniah and brother Tippa Naphtali receive his City of Birmingham Medal.
Birmingham honoured the life and legacy of trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah yesterday during a ceremony at Birmingham City University (BCU), where his City of Birmingham Medal was presented
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Council brings 340 empty Birmingham homes back into use in the past year
Birmingham City Council is urging residents to report empty properties as part of National Empty Homes Week (9–15 March) and to highlight the progress made in returning unused homes to the community.
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Birmingham landlords invited to event to discover support available
Landlords across Birmingham are encouraged to attend Birmingham City Council’s Landlord Forum to learn about available support, share best practices, and network.
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Deal signed to deliver 95 new affordable homes in Edgbaston on the former Tower Ballroom site
Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Edgbaston after a deal was signed between Birmingham City Council and a developer, Keon Homes.
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Industrial action in the waste service – one year on from start of all-out strike
Unite the Union began all-out industrial action on 11 March 2025, following a period of intermittent action from January 2025.
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Judge Confirms Tough New Measures as Birmingham Secures Ongoing Street Cruise Injunction
Birmingham City Council has secured the continuation of its injunction to address street cruising within the city. The order was reviewed by the High Court and judgment handed down 27 February 2026.
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Birmingham takes ambitious ‘Central Heart’ vision to global investment stage
The Birmingham Central Heart Prospectus, which outlines one of the most exciting investment opportunities in the UK, has been unveiled.
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Birmingham marks 100 days to go until the ICC Women's T20 World Cup begins at Edgbaston
Opening venue, Edgbaston, marks 100 days to go until the start of the ICC Women’s World Cup, with transformation of its iconic scoreboard.
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Birmingham New Street ASB Team Contract Renewed Following Successful Partnership Work
Birmingham City Council Community Safety Team and Network Rail have confirmed the renewal of the contract that funds dedicated Community Safety Officers at Birmingham New Street Station.
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Record number of Birmingham children receive preferred secondary school places
Birmingham City Council has today published its Secondary National Offer Day outcomes, revealing overwhelmingly positive results for families across the city.
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Council’s budget for 2026/27 approved
Budget proposals – including extra £130 million for frontline services like cleaner streets, tackling fly-tipping and protecting our libraries – have been approved by full council.
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Birmingham welcomes 10 New Community Safety Street Intervention Officers (CSSIOs)
Birmingham City Council Community Safety Team has welcomed 10 new Local Community Safety Street Intervention Officers as part of its ongoing Community Safety redesign.
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Additional seats added for Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships
Due to unprecedented demand, additional seating will be added at the Alexander Stadium for the European Athletics Championships this summer
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Birmingham Partners United: Enhanced Hyper Local Knife Crime Interventions Delivered Over Half Term
Birmingham City Councils Community Safety Team, in collaboration with a wide range of statutory and voluntary partners, expanded its Hyper Local Knife Crime Project during February half term.
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Councillor Jamie Scott Appointed Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities
Birmingham City Council has announced the appointment of Councillor Jamie Scott as the new Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities.
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Birmingham City Council unlocks early delivery of 62 new affordable homes in Druids Heath
A new chapter in the regeneration of Druids Heath gets underway, as Birmingham City Council announce the early delivery of 62 homes for social rent across three sites in the area.
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Statement regarding Home Affairs Committee report
Response from the Leader of Birmingham City Council to the Home Affair Committee's report into decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the club's game against Aston Villa on 6 November 2025.
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Council granted injunction against persons unknown
The High Court has granted Birmingham City Council an injunction against persons unknown to tackle blockading or obstruction at its waste depots.
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Birmingham City Council launches campaign to shape a new, resident led vision for the city
Birmingham City Council has today launched a major citywide survey asking residents to share what Birmingham means to them in 2026 — and what it means to be a modern Brummie.
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Starting conversations in the workplace about suicide
Birmingham City Council is encouraging Birmingham residents to engage in open, compassionate conversations with colleagues in the workplace.
