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Third hearing of Birmingham City Council’s high court injunction application to address unauthorised flag attachments to take place
Third hearing of Birmingham City Council's application to the High Court for an interim injunction relating to the unauthorised attachment of flags to take place on Monday 2 November.
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Birmingham City Council to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week with city-wide community roadshow
Birmingham City Council is encouraging residents to stand together against hate crime as the city prepares to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week from 10 to 17 October.
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Birmingham’s Tree of Life memorial takes root next to St Martin’s in the Bull Ring
Birmingham’s memorial to the thousands of civilians killed in air raids on the city during the Second World War has been installed in its new home today (8 October 2026).
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Council wins prestigious sustainability award
Birmingham City Council has won a prestigious sustainability award.
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Birmingham City Council secures £15 million funding for business growth and net zero investment
The council has secured funding that will deliver £15m of capital grant funding to businesses across the West Midlands, the next stage of the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) grant programme.
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Statement on child sexual exploitation in Birmingham
The leader of Birmingham City Council, Cllr Roger Harmer, has issued the following statement on child sexual exploitation in Birmingham and the national grooming gangs inquiry.
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Applications open for Birmingham residents to carry the Baton of Hope in 2027
People across Birmingham who have been affected by suicide are being encouraged to apply to become baton bearers when the Baton of Hope returns to the city on Monday 13 September 2027.
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Birmingham partners unite to close the digital divide
Across Birmingham, too many people are still locked out of opportunities because they lack access to a device, affordable internet, or the skills and confidence to get online.
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Alright Brum, what’s next?
A new Birmingham City Council campaign is encouraging residents to have their say on what it should be focusing on.
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Open call for arts and culture funding launched
Birmingham’s arts and culture organisations can apply for new funding grants - between £10,000 and £50,000 each - as an open call for applications is launched today, 29 September.
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market dates confirmed
Christmas is coming, as dates for Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market have been announced for this year’s event.
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Council housing team receives national recognition for supporting domestic abuse survivors
The Housing Team at Birmingham City Council has been awarded the bronze standard from The Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) for its work on supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
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Birmingham’s Black History Month programme to be launched next week
Birmingham’s celebration of Black history and culture, and how that’s helped shape the city’s identity, will begin with a programme launch on 28 September.
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Birmingham named as only UK council nominated for global planning award
Birmingham has been shortlisted for a prestigious sustainability award.
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Lord Mayor welcomes young Ukrainians visiting Birmingham
Young visitors from Zaporizhzhia, in Ukraine, taking part in a week-long visit to Birmingham, were welcomed by the Lord Mayor earlier today (16 September).
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Waste improvement pilot delivers carbon savings equivalent to removing 1750 petrol cars off Birmingham’s roads for a year
Birmingham City Council's waste improvement pilot has delivered an estimated 3500 tonnes of CO2e savings, the same as removing approximately 1750 petrol cars off Birmingham's roads for a year.
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Birmingham City Council strengthens partnership approach to improve safety in Cathedral Square
Birmingham City Council is working alongside local partners to enhance the safety and experience of people using Cathedral Square and surrounding streets in the heart of the city centre.
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Second hearing of Birmingham City Council’s high court injunction application to address unauthorised flag attachments to take place
Second hearing of Birmingham City Council's application to the High Court for an interim injunction relating to the unauthorised attachment of flags to take place on Wednesday 30 September.
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Discover the city’s rare treasures and unusual spaces during Birmingham Heritage Week
Hundreds of Birmingham’s most iconic and rarely-seen heritage sites are opening their doors from today – for Birmingham Heritage Week 2026.
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Improving the condition of Birmingham's highways for the benefit of communities
A report approved by cabinet sets out a new and improved approach to managing the city’s highways, providing greater value to communities.
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Birmingham City Council calls on Government to provide targeted support for Jaguar Land Rover
The Council has called on Government to provide targeted support for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the wider automotive supply chain, following the announcement of 4,000 potential job losses.
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Birmingham comes together to break the silence around suicide during World Suicide Prevention Day 2026
People across Birmingham are being urged to talk openly about suicide, check in with those around them and help break down the stigma that can prevent people asking for help.
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Public consultation reopens on plans to bring up to 3,500 new homes to Druids Heath
A consultation seeking views on plans to bring up to 3,500 new homes to Druids Heath has reopened.
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This City Moves – get out and about with new walking challenge
This City Moves is challenging people to stretch their legs and meet a daily goal through walking or wheeling.
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Birmingham City Council Seeks High Court Injunction to Address Unauthorised Flag Attachments and Protect Public Safety
Birmingham City Council has applied to the High Court for an injunction, including an interim injunction and power of arrest, relating to the unauthorised attachment of flags to street furniture.
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Investing in walking, cycling and public transport and making our roads safer
A report to cabinet refreshes the city council's transport investment priorities over the next six years.
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Working with partners to support residents and tenants affected by flooding
Working alongside West Midlands Fire Service, door-to-door visits were carried out last night to identify vulnerable residents and Birmingham City Council tenants affected by the flooding.
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A38(M) Aston Expressway Tame Valley Viaduct strengthening scheme completed
Birmingham City Council has successfully completed the A38(M) Aston Expressway Tame Valley Viaduct strengthening scheme.
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Birmingham City Council submit High Court injunction application to manage unauthorised attachments on the highway
Today, the council submitted an injunction application to the High Court as part of our ongoing work to prohibit unauthorised attachments on the highway, including flags, and banners.
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Support for residents affected by Birmingham fires continues
Birmingham City Council continues to support residents affected by the fires on Gorleston Road in Warstock and Hillmeads Road in Kings Norton.
