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Discretionary Business Grant applications go live
Applications for the final wave of Discretionary Business Grants have opened today.
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Birmingham libraries to start re-opening
Libraries across Birmingham will start to re-open this month for an order and collect service.
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Alexander Stadium contractor shows support for local communities
Alexander Stadium contractor McLaughlin & Harvey launches You Matter Communities to provide resources for the local area.
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Get tested to reduce the risk of further West Midlands lockdown
West Midlands councils today stressed that testing will be key to preventing further COVID-19 lockdowns across the region and urged citizens and businesses to play their part.
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Time is running out for Birmingham businesses to claim grant funding
Birmingham City Council officers are knocking the doors of 2,000 eligible businesses to prevent them from missing out on grants of up to £25,000 before the fund closes in August.
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Birmingham looks ahead to Black History Month
A call is going out for submissions to be included in Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month, which will be officially launched in September.
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Birmingham’s hospitality sector can now apply for a fast-tracked Temporary Pavement Licence
Hospitality businesses looking to maximise outdoor space for customers will soon be able to apply for a discounted Temporary Pavement Licence through a new fast track application system.
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Trade vans to be allowed back into Tyseley Household Recycling Centre
From Monday (August 3), trade vans will be allowed back into the Tyseley Household Recycling Centre (HRC) via Energy Way with the Van Booking Centre re-opening for business.
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Last chance for Birmingham businesses to apply for Discretionary Business Grant support
Small businesses suffering exceptional hardship due to Covid-19 have one final chance to apply for a cash grant when the second round of Discretionary Grant Payments opens next week.
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Consultation approved for Birmingham’s Air Quality Action Plan
An action plan to improve air quality across Birmingham city centre and its surrounding suburbs has been approved to go out to public consultation.
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Businesses reminded to protect staff and customers as face coverings are introduced
Businesses are being reminded they have a duty to protect staff and customers when face coverings become mandatory in shops, supermarkets and takeaway outlets from today (Friday 24 July 2020).
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COVID-19 - Wearing of face-coverings in public
A message from the seven West Midlands metropolitan council leaders.
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Garden waste subscription update – 22 July 2020
Due to the popularity of the Garden Waste service, recently re-opened following the easing of coronavirus restrictions, a decision has been taken to only allow re-subscriptions with immediate effect.
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Appeal for Birmingham food distribution donations
#BrumTogether, a network of over 80 community organisations and voluntary groups across Birmingham, has launched an urgent appeal to support those hit hardest by Covid-19 and lockdown.
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Birmingham commits to supporting buses post-lockdown
Birmingham City Council has published its Birmingham Bus Statement; outlining how it will support buses as the UK recovers from Covid-19 and its subsequent lockdown.
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A big thank you to all staff at Birmingham schools
Cllrs Ian Ward, Jayne Francis and Kate Booth have written to Birmingham school staff to thank them for their tremendous work during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Garden waste subscriptions re-open
Anyone looking for a convenient way to recycle garden waste can now subscribe to the city council’s paid-for service as it re-opens to new customers following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
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Government business grants surpass the £200Million mark
Birmingham City Council is pleased to announce that it has paid out support grants in excess of £200Million to over 16,000 struggling local businesses.
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Local authorities in the West Midlands to trial e-scooters from the end of the summer
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and Birmingham City Council are leading on the development of e-scooter rental trial in the West Midlands.
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Council processes over £2.7million of Discretionary Grants for businesses in need
Birmingham City Council is pleased to report it has paid out over £2.7million of Discretionary Business Grants to struggling businesses.
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COVID-19 Testing Centre opened in Lozells
A new covid-19 walk in testing centre has opened in Lozells
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Equalities toolkit to help all children feel valued and respected
Birmingham City Council has developed resources to support schools in teaching relationships and health education at primary schools.
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New rules to take affect for weddings and funerals in Birmingham
Following new Government guidance, Birmingham City Council will be reopening the Birmingham Register Office so that marriage and civil partnership ceremonies may commence from Saturday 4 July.
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Shoppers and customers urged to stay safe as hospitality venues re-open
Birmingham's Director of Public Health has advised people ensure that they keep safe if they plan on visiting hospitality venues that are re-opening from 4 July 2020.
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Council prepares to help the hospitality sector get back to business
Birmingham City Council will ‘do all it can’ to help local restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars re-open safely following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Litter dumped in Birmingham parks triples
People visiting Birmingham’s parks are being urged to show their respect for the environment after 1,280 tonnes of litter was cleared from such settings in the first five months of 2020.
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Vans set to be allowed into Birmingham’s Household Recycling Centres
From Thursday 2 July, Birmingham residents will be able to access the city’s network of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) with trailers and vans.
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Birmingham City Council releases Local Outbreak Control Plan
Birmingham City Council has released a Local Outbreak Plan to help manage any potential sporadic Covid-19 surges in the region.
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Free stop smoking app enabled in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council have now enabled the provision of a free 24/7 on demand artificial intelligence stop smoking service called Quit with Bella
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Streets outside local schools to be made safer
With more pupils returning to schools as lockdown eases, Birmingham City Council has announced plans to expand their Car Free School Streets initiative, following a successful pilot.
