Latest news
Waste collection update - 26 January 2021
Continued low temperatures across Birmingham mean much of the weekend’s snow and ice has yet to clear – and bin collections scheduled tomorrow (Tuesday, January 26) could be severely affected.
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Alexander Stadium contractor announces second round of You Matter Communities scheme
McLaughlin & Harvey, lead contractor at the Alexander Stadium Redevelopment, has announced a second round of the You Matter Communities scheme – with a focus on tacking the local impact of COVID-19.
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Waste collection cancellation - 25 January 2021
Snowfall over the weekend and forecasts for further adverse weather means that all bin collections scheduled in Birmingham tomorrow (January 25) have been cancelled.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 - be the light in the darkness
Birmingham’s annual commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be hosted online for the first time, due to the ongoing pandemic, next week.
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We must stay vigilant despite vaccine roll-out
West Midlands council leaders today warned people not to drop their guard as the Covid-19 vaccine programme continues across the region.
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Public consultation on regeneration plans for central Birmingham to be launched
Businesses and communities across Birmingham are being called upon to help shape a bold new future for their city.
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The cost of funerals could be changing – have your say!
Birmingham City Council is proposing changes to prices for services relating to funerals at its cemetery and crematoria.
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City centre improvements and fountain repairs set to be approved by Cabinet
A multi-million pound regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre – which includes bringing the ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ back to life as a fountain – is set to be approved by Cabinet next week.
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Council agrees £10,000 boost for Birmingham businesses who missed out on Government support
One-off grants of £10,000 will be paid to 421 hospitality and leisure businesses in Birmingham which have previously missed out on Government support or require emergency intervention to protect jobs.
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Supermarkets urged to step up safety measures
West Midlands council leaders are calling on supermarkets and businesses that remain open during this national lockdown to step-up their Covid-19 safety measures to help combat the surge of infections
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Director of Education and Skills leaves Birmingham City Council
Dr Tim O'Neill is to leave the city council to take up a new role.
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National lockdown announced for England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tonight (Monday, 4 January) announced England will enter another national lockdown.
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Letter from Birmingham City Council to Secretary of State for Education
The leader of Birmingham City Council has written to the Secretary of State for Education regarding the opening of schools in Tier 4.
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New rules for weddings and wakes come into effect today
Following Birmingham’s move into Tier 4 and latest Government advice that weddings can go ahead, permitted attendance has been reduced from 15 to 6 (not including staff) effective from today (31 Dec)
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CBE for Director of Adult Social Care
Birmingham City Council's Director of Adult Social Care has been named in the New Year's Honours.
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Birmingham moves to Covid Tier 4: Stay at Home
It has been announced that Birmingham will move into Covid Tier 4. Restrictions will come into effect from midnight tonight Wednesday 30 (one minute past midnight Thursday morning, 31 December).
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Christmas tree recycling - January 2021
With this year’s Christmas and new year celebrations drawing to an end soon, Birmingham City Council has confirmed its tree recycling service – free of charge for citizens.
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Additional lateral flow testing sites now open for Birmingham residents
Birmingham residents can now get tested for Covid even if they don’t have symptoms at additional sites across the city.
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Changes to Cemetery opening hours in preparation for Christmas
Birmingham City Council has announced the opening hours for its cemeteries and crematoria over Christmas and New Year.
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Booking system upgrades make it easier to visit the city’s Household Recycling Centres
Further improvements are being made to the online booking system used to access the city’s five Household Recycling Centres (HRCs).
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Birmingham’s e-cargo bike pilot launches in time to make Christmas deliveries green
Birmingham City Council received its first batch of e-cargo bikes today - just in time for Christmas.
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Perry Barr street to be named after Birmingham’s first black councillor
A new road within the Perry Barr Residential Scheme is to be named Bert Carless Way, it was revealed today (Friday 18 December).
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Lateral flow (no symptoms) testing open for Birmingham residents
Birmingham residents can now get tested for Covid even if they don’t have symptoms, with the opening of a walk-in facility in the city centre – and no appointments are needed
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Birmingham reaches new deal to improve standards for homeless families
Birmingham City Council has today announced the start of a new partnership with Switch Hospitality Management (SWHM).
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Major Research Study to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Central Business Districts
Study established by Colmore Business District, Birmingham which will provide the case study for The Future Business District
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City centre car park to close in January
Motorists who use one of the council’s city centre car parks are being warned that it will close next month.
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Joint statement from the seven West Midlands metropolitan authorities
As we approach the festive season, we have a very simple message for everyone in the West Midlands: The single biggest thing we can all do for our families and friends this Christmas is keep them safe
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New Alexander Stadium takes shape as impressive redevelopment progresses at pace
An inspection of the progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was carried out by athletes and project partners today (December 16).
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Cabinet approval for Birmingham Smithfield contract
Birmingham City Council has agreed to enter into a joint venture agreement with Lendlease Europe for the £1.9bn Birmingham Smithfield development, following Cabinet’s approval earlier today (15 Dec).
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Brummies tune in to watch local chefs raise awareness for homelessness scheme
A virtual Cook-A-Long show hosted by Michelin-starred TV chef, Glynn Purnell, saw people tune in to raise awareness of West Midlands homelessness scheme, Change into Action.
