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Birmingham bids for more than £60 million to regenerate key parts of the city
Birmingham City Council has bid for circa £64 million from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to support four major schemes in the city.
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Birmingham residents receiving vaccinations at Millennium Point exempt from Clean Air Zone charge
Birmingham residents are able to get a ‘walk-in’ vaccination at Millennium Point from this week and are also exempt from Clean Air Zone charges if driving a non-compliant vehicle.
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City council urges government to extend deadline for EU citizens seeking settled status
Thousands of EU nationals living and working in Birmingham may remain undocumented just days before the deadline for the Government's EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
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Birmingham secures funding for electric bikes
Birmingham City Council will roll-out the electric bicycles later this year in partnership with local organisations, to help increase cycling provision for vulnerable people and the wider community.
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Council's financial management praised in new CIPFA report
Birmingham City Council's improvements in its financial management have been described as exemplary in a new report from the leading professional institute for local government finance.
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Council pledges to work with the residents of Druids Heath to develop a new masterplan for the estate
Druids Heath residents are set to be given a greater say in the planned renewal of their south Birmingham housing estate
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Hundreds of laptops donated to communities
Hundreds of laptops and other digital devices are being donated to communities by Birmingham City Council.
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Pledge to make a difference this Clean Air Day
Birmingham City Council will celebrate Clean Air Day on 17 June with a week-long engagement event in the city centre, designed to encourage people to consider how they can help reduce air pollution.
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Local pupils bench design brought to life
A new bench, designed by pupils from University of Birmingham School, was unveiled yesterday (15 June).
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£7.2m council investment into Cleaner Greener Streets is announced
A fleet of Mobile Household Recycling Centres (MHRCs) is set to roll out on the streets of Birmingham as part of the council’s effort to achieve cleaner streets.
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Covid-19: Birmingham listed as enhanced response area
With Covid cases rising in Birmingham, the government has today announced enhanced support for the city, focussed on increasing vaccination take-up, testing and support for those self-isolating.
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Birmingham councillors to walk the walk during Refugee Week
Birmingham’s refugee community and their contributions to city life are to be celebrated with a festival taking place during Refugee Week, which begins today (14 June 2021).
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Payments for the Clean Air Zone go live
Charging for Birmingham's Clean Air Zone starts from today (Monday, 14 June).
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Van booking system goes digital
Birmingham residents will now be able to access the city’s network of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) with large trailers and vans by booking visits online.
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Birmingham commits to Councils For Fair Tax declaration
Birmingham City Council joins a growing movement of cities, towns and districts standing up for responsible tax conduct.
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Birmingham’s journey to cleaner air takes its next step forward
Today (1 June 2021) marked the launch of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone with a colourful exhibition at Library of Birmingham.
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Field star set to track stadium progress in reporter role
Team GB and Team England triple jumper Nathan Douglas is to chart progress made during the final 12 months of the Alexander Stadium’s redevelopment in a series of vlogs for Birmingham City Council.
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New Lord Mayor takes up office in first Mayor Making since 2019
Birmingham’s new Lord Mayor, Cllr Muhammad Afzal, has taken up office after the Mayor Making ceremony at the Council House yesterday (25 May 2021).
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Making Low Traffic Neighbourhoods work for all
Birmingham City Council has committed to work with residents and businesses to adapt and improve Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes in Moseley and Kings Heath and use local feedback to shape changes.
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Warehouse fined £40,000 for failing to manage work at height
A Birmingham plastics wholesaler was fined £40,000 for breaching health and safety regulations at its warehouse, having pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (19 May 2021).
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Plans to bid for World Athletics Road Running Championships approved by Cabinet
The city council's Cabinet today (May 18) approved a proposal to help cement Birmingham’s reputation as a host of major international sporting events.
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More than £15 million funding boost for Digbeth High Street
The revival of Birmingham’s ‘creative quarter’ takes another step today.
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Telling the story of Clean Air through Birmingham voices
Birmingham City Council launches a thought provoking film today (Thursday 13 May) on the city’s journey to clean air.
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Free parking concession for critical care workers to close in June
A scheme that was introduced at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic to provide NHS staff, health and social care workers and NHS volunteer responders with free parking, will close on 21 June 2021.
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Changes to crematoria and cemeteries
As of Monday 17 May, in line with the governments road map, changes are being made to the rules governing crematoria and cemeteries.
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Modern technology helps improve cattle management at Sutton Park
Collars are to be fitted to 78 head of cattle for their annual period of grazing at Sutton Park in a new virtual fencing solution that helps better manage the land and the animals living on it.
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Council House refurbishment set to offer opportunities to residents
A project to make Birmingham’s Council House fit for the 21st century will create a range of jobs and opportunities for local people, including long-term unemployed and apprentices.
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Applications to the Clean Air Zone Vehicle Scrappage and Travel Credit Scheme are now open
Birmingham City Council has officially launched its Clean Air Zone Vehicle Scrappage and Travel Credit Scheme.
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New plans for Paradise prioritise public transport and active travel
The newly-unveiled Paradise Public Transport Improvement Scheme looks to respond to the city’s air pollution challenges by prioritising the road for buses, trams, taxis (hackney carriage) and bicycles
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Supermarket owner ordered to pay almost £1,400 for waste offences
A shopkeeper from Handsworth pleaded guilty of dumping waste from their Nechells-based store in a road half a mile from their own home – and has been made to pay almost £1,400 for their offences.
