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Brum Breathes Fund launched to help improve air quality across Birmingham
A new funding scheme to help improve air quality in Birmingham has launched today (June 1), with funding available to support schemes in every one of the city’s council wards.
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Scrap metal helps council to support fundraising efforts at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity
Efforts to raise funds for new intraoperative MRI technology at Birmingham Children’s Hospital have been boosted by a £5,000 donation, co-ordinated by a city council employee.
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Children's services improvement direction lifted after 10 years
The Government has confirmed it has lifted the Improvement Direction on the city council after over ten years.
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City council interim injunction to ban street cruising remains in place
An interim High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham will remain in place until a final hearing is held following a review at Birmingham High Court last week (19 May 2023).
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City’s first British-Indian Lord Mayor takes up office
Birmingham’s new Lord Mayor, Cllr Chaman Lal, has taken the office of First Citizen after a Mayor Making ceremony during the council’s Annual General Meeting yesterday (23 May 2023).
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Council’s new Cabinet line-up confirmed
Birmingham City Council’s new Cabinet has been announced.
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Birmingham wins an eleventh consecutive Chelsea Flower Show gold medal award
An eleventh consecutive gold medal for horticultural excellence has been earned by the city council at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Response to independent commissioner’s second report into SEND services in Birmingham
We would like to thank the commissioner for his continued work to support the council to improve the city’s SEND offer to residents and we accept the recommendations in the report.
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Birmingham Festival 23 updates
Birmingham Festival 23 organisers update on this summer's free, 10-day festival.
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Two Four Six Sports appointed to kick off delivery of European Athletics Championships 2026
Two Four Six Sports have been appointed to initiate the delivery of the European Athletics Championships 2026.
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City’s quest to become a leading international location set to be supercharged by new plan
A bold masterplan to transform Birmingham into a greener city of more jobs, better transport options and higher quality, energy efficient new homes, is set to be unveiled at a conference next week.
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Duran Duran presented with Lord Mayor's Award
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Maureen Cornish, has presented members of legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran with a Lord Mayor’s Award.
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Council helps unlock £1million of income for citizens affected by cost of living crisis
More than £1million in increased benefits have been unlocked for Birmingham residents as a result of advice and information services being offered during extended opening hours by the city council.
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City takeaway fined £12.5k and director banned from running a food business
A director of a Birmingham takeaway has been fined £12,500 and banned from running a food business after pleading guilty to six food hygiene and safety offences at Birmingham Magistrates Court.
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Cabinet report on next steps for SEND support service
A report to cabinet outlines progress and the future direction for SENDIASS, the service that seeks to offer independent advice and guidance for parents of children and young people with SEND.
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Funding for digital ‘twin’ to help improve services
Funding for a project aimed at helping the city achieve net-zero emissions and improve services for citizens is set to be approved by cabinet.
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City’s new super depot for waste management is now open
A new state-of-the-art super depot, replacing two outdated yards, has been opened for the city council’s waste management service.
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No Mow May pilot project is announced
A pilot project designed to promote and protect pollinators in Birmingham is set to be overseen by the council this month.
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Positive use for vehicles seized from city fly-tippers
Vehicles seized by Birmingham City Council from criminal fly-tippers are being put to life-saving use by West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS).
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Stirchley venue becomes 200th space to join city’s Warm Welcome network
Birmingham’s network of Warm Welcomes has now expanded to more than 200 spaces across the city, since it was launched last October.
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A city as a place to be and live, not drive and park
We need to urgently and drastically reduce the carbon emissions from transport if we are to reach our net zero goal by 2030 and make the city a great and healthy place to work, live and visit.
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Shelforce awarded the Kings Award for Enterprise
Shelforce have been awarded the Kings Award for Enterprise.
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Council’s cost of living response helps thousands of citizens
Birmingham City Council’s response to the cost of living crisis has helped thousands of citizens with food vouchers, warm spaces and access to nearly £750,000 in benefits.
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Celebrating ‘Good’ news for children’s services in Birmingham
Significant progress in improving the experiences and outcomes of children has resulted in Birmingham children’s services being given a ‘Good’ grade by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection.
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New ten-year transitional waste management contract set to be awarded
A contract, delivering a range of improvements to the way in which the council’s disposal of waste is managed, is set to be discussed next week.
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Proposal for council to back next phase of Edgbaston Stadium masterplan set for discussion
A proposal for the council to support the latest phase of the masterplan designed to keep Edgbaston Stadium in the elite tier of international cricket venues is to be considered on April 25.
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Birmingham’s parks and open spaces promoted through 2023 Chelsea Flower Show display
The 631 parks and open spaces of Birmingham will be celebrated and promoted through this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show entry from the city council.
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King's Coronation celebrations in Birmingham
Birmingham will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla Queen Consort on 6 and 7 May.
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Join us in Birmingham for a Eurovision party like no other!
Birmingham will be celebrating the UK hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine, with a giant FREE party in Centenary Square next month.
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Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential Scheme
The regeneration of Perry Barr in Birmingham took another step forwards today as it was confirmed that construction is now complete on the first phase of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme.
