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Tributes paid after death of the Duke of Edinburgh

The people of Birmingham are deeply saddened at the death of the Duke of Edinburgh this morning.

Published 9th April 2021.

Clean Air Zone support grants for taxis surpass £1million mark

The Council is pleased to report that it's paid out more than £1million in Clean Air Zone support grants for Birmingham-licensed taxi drivers.

Published 8th April 2021.

Mum and children walking past a cyclist in Birmingham

Bimingham City Council publishes Active Travel review

A comprehensive review was launched in November 2020 to assess the impact and effectiveness of the emergency transport measures introduced as Birmingham emerged from the national lockdown.

Published 7th April 2021.

Supportive measures announced to help Birmingham reopen safely

Following confirmation that non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality will be allowed to open on Monday 12 April, Birmingham City Council has revealed new temporary measures to support businesses.

Published 7th April 2021.

Key actions to improve air quality in Birmingham

With less than two months to go until the launch of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone, the City Council has published its Air Quality Action Plan 2021.

Published 7th April 2021.

Appointment of interim chief executive

Deborah Cadman, the current chief executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority, has been appointed interim chief executive of Birmingham City Council.

Published 31st March 2021.

Mark Jones, Sales Manager at Motorpoint stands in the showroom in front of 3 cars.

Motorpoint confirmed as City Council’s partner to deliver Birmingham Clean Air Zone’s Scrappage and Travel Scheme

The Council has partnered with Motorpoint to offer people working in the Clean Air Zone the chance to scrap their old car and receive £2,000 credit towards a compliant vehicle, or a mobility credit.

Published 25th March 2021.

How to get help for children with special educational needs

Birmingham City Council has launched its Local Offer website.

Published 23rd March 2021.

Supporting businesses to re-open safely

Birmingham City Council has started an engagement programme with the city’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to help retail and hospitality reopen safely.

Published 19th March 2021.

The almost-completed steelworks at the Alexander Stadium Redevelopment

Steelworks at Alexander Stadium redevelopment reach exciting milestone

Progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium is on the brink of another significant milestone – the completion of the steelworks.

Published 19th March 2021.

The Old Joe clock tower face lit up purple for census Day on 21 March

Birmingham landmarks go purple in celebration of Census 2021

Old Joe clock tower, Aston Villa and the Library of Birmingham will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple to celebrate the upcoming census.

Published 19th March 2021.

A conceptual image of what one of Birmingham's COVID memorial gardens could look like

Design concept images of COVID-19 memorial gardens released

Pictures showing the concept of what a series of COVID-19 memorial community gardens across Birmingham could look like have been released by the city council.

Published 19th March 2021.

A graphic showing ahouse, trees, a cyclist, road signs, a family with a plan and the Joseph Chamberlain clock - part of a suite of graphics used by the city council to denote its services

Leader welcomes BBC announcement

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, has welcomed an announcement by the BBC today which will see more programming created in the region.

Published 18th March 2021.

Charter for faith settings launched to help keep worshippers safe

Places of worship across Birmingham are being urged to sign up to a Charter for Faith Settings – a commitment to operate within Covid-19 controls – which was launched today (18 March 2021).

Published 18th March 2021.

CGI image of how Hurst Street will look after the Southside Public Realm work is completed.

Redevelopment of Birmingham’s Southside to start next month

The estimated £9.5 million scheme will deliver improved walking and cycling routes to New Street Station and a new public square adjacent to Birmingham Hippodrome.

Published 17th March 2021.

Civic University Agreements strengthen role in local community

Birmingham City Council has worked in partnership with the city’s universities to develop a joint approach to enhancing their role in the local community.

Published 16th March 2021.

Mature beech tree at Lickey Hills parks with sunlight streaking through the branches

Statutory Plant Health Notice – Lickey Hills

In order to stop the spread of a controlled plant pest known as Phytophthora ramorum, the Forestry Commission has issued a Statutory Plant Health Notice for parts of Lickey Hills Country Park.

Published 12th March 2021.

Birmingham residents urged to have their say on Our Future City Plan consultation

People, businesses and groups across Birmingham are being urged to have their say on a bold vision for the city as Our Future City Plan: Central Birmingham 2040 consultation enters its final fortnight

Published 12th March 2021.

Plans to extend Covid marshals scheme to help keep city safe

Plans to boost the number of Covid marshals patrolling Birmingham’s streets and parks to keep businesses and people safe as the city prepares to reopen have been revealed.

Published 11th March 2021.

Owners of unoccupied homes in Birmingham will pay the premium price in council tax billing

Homes in Birmingham which have been empty for more than two years will be subject to premium council tax bills to encourage owners to bring them back into use.

Published 11th March 2021.

Council finalises details of £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund

Plans to utilise the final third of Birmingham City Council’s £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund are due before the council’s Cabinet on March 16.

Published 8th March 2021.

City’s first female leader to be honoured with new artwork

A portrait of Birmingham’s first and only female leader is to be commissioned to celebrate her outstanding contribution to civic life, it was announced today (8 March 2021).

Published 8th March 2021.

New community project aims to help city women find their voice

A community project aimed at empowering Birmingham women, helping them find their voice and play an active role in their communities, is being launched on International Women’s Day (8 March 2021).

Published 8th March 2021.

Meal vouchers for 72,000 children over Easter break

Birmingham City Council will be providing food vouchers for 72,000 children over the two-week Easter holiday.

Published 5th March 2021.

Back to school - message to parents and carers

Leader of the city council Cllr Ian Ward, and Cllrs Jayne Francis and Kate Booth, have written to parents and carers ahead of the wider return to school.

Published 5th March 2021.

Birmingham earns Tree City of the World status for second year

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) along with the Arbor Day Foundation has named Birmingham as a Tree City of the World for the second year running.

Published 2nd March 2021.

Secondary school transfer - offers at 1 March 2021

Pupils will today find out which secondary school they will attend in September.

Published 1st March 2021.

Birmingham 2022 - Celebrating Communities

Bid now for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 1st March 2021.

Rough sleeping down by 67% in Birmingham

Rough sleeping across Birmingham has reduced by two thirds thanks to the city’s response to the government's call for ‘Everyone In’ which began at the start of the pandemic last March.

Published 25th February 2021.

Fly-tipper jailed for 13 months

A fly-tipper whose activity blighted a Ward End street has today been successfully prosecuted by Birmingham City Council for his anti-social actions and for consumer protection legislation breaches.

Published 23rd February 2021.

Photograph of a cyclist using the new two-way cycle lane on the A47 corridor.

More than £4m of further walking and cycling improvements to be delivered across Birmingham

Birmingham City Council has been awarded circa £4.5m as part of the second tranche of funding from the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund.

Published 16th February 2021.

COVID support grants launched for Birmingham taxi drivers

Birmingham City Council is joining several cities across the country by introducing much needed financial grants to eligible taxi drivers of private hire and hackney carriage vehicles.

Published 15th February 2021.

Round two of business support grants launches following first round success

Birmingham City Council has launched the second round of business support grant payments following a round of successful grant pay-outs to struggling businesses.

Published 15th February 2021.

Young woman stands in Birmingham City Centre. Caption reads 'How do I take part in the Census?'

Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021 in Birmingham

The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with Birmingham City Council to deliver a successful census and help local services to fully meet future needs.

Published 15th February 2021.

Empty Homes Week

‘Not pretty vacant’ - Birmingham City Council highlights the blight of empty homes using a play on popular song titles in advance of #EmptyHomesWeek

Published 12th February 2021.

Statement regarding role of chief executive

Interim chief executive Chris Naylor will be leaving the City Council on 6th March following the conclusion of his secondment and will be returning to his employer Barking and Dagenham.

Published 11th February 2021.

City council to provide meal vouchers for half-term

Birmingham City Council will be ensuring families eligible for free school meals will get the help they need over the upcoming February half-term break.

Published 9th February 2021.

£5,000 grant for Birmingham’s hackney carriage drivers to prepare for the Clean Air Zone

Birmingham City Council has announced a new £5,000 grant for Birmingham-licensed hackney carriage drivers.

Published 9th February 2021.

Picture featuring image of a recycling pod, a wheelie bin and a sack of waste

Waste collection update - 9 February 2021

Despite snowfall and icy conditions, our crews are out for bin collections scheduled for today and doing their best to complete their rounds.

Published 9th February 2021.

Picture of Birmingham city centre from above.

Birmingham City Council launches a series of Clean Air Zone webinars

Birmingham City Council has launched a series of webinars to help residents, city centre workers and businesses prepares for the Clean Air Zone, which launches on 1 June 2021.

Published 5th February 2021.

Extra testing in Frankley Great Park and parts of south Northfield due to COVID-19 variant

Testing is to be increased in order to monitor and suppress the South African variant.

Published 3rd February 2021.

New mechanical street sweepers at the Perry Barr depot

Cleaner streets boost for Birmingham thanks to new mechanical sweepers

Ongoing efforts to improve Birmingham’s neighbourhoods have been bolstered by a deal that has seen the city council start to take delivery of 31 new street sweeping vehicles.

Published 3rd February 2021.

Strategy to improve lives of East Birmingham residents set for approval

Birmingham City Council’s ambitious new strategy for East Birmingham, seeking to dramatically improve lives of around 250,000 of its residents, is set to be adopted by Cabinet next week (9 February).

Published 2nd February 2021.

Arena Birmingham set for new indoor track in £1.2m council investment

Plans to invest in a much-needed replacement indoor athletics track at Arena Birmingham are due before the city council’s Cabinet on February 9.

Published 1st February 2021.

Birmingham warehouse fined £60,000 for unsafe working practices

A food warehouse has been fined £60,000 after pleading guilty to four offences under health and safety legislation at Birmingham Magistrates Court earlier today (1 February 2021).

Published 1st February 2021.

Artist impression of the Culture Quarter, in Digbeth, depicting innovative green developments and green spaces

Our Future City Plan public consultation launched today

Businesses and communities across Birmingham are being called upon to help shape a bold new future for their city which has been launched today (26 January 2021).

Published 26th January 2021.

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.

Published 25th January 2021.

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.

Published 25th January 2021.

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.

Published 24th January 2021.

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.

Published 20th January 2021.

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.

Published 20th January 2021.

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.

Published 15th January 2021.

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.

Published 15th January 2021.

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.

Published 11th January 2021.

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

Published 6th January 2021.

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.

Published 5th January 2021.

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)

Published 31st December 2020.

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.

Published 31st December 2020.

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).

Published 30th December 2020.

Montage of icon-style pictures depicting Christmas and waste collections

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.

Published 30th December 2020.

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.

Published 21st December 2020.

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).

Published 21st December 2020.

Councillor Waseem Zaffar sat on an e-cargo bike, with TAWS staff including Director Paul Moore and Stacey Ennis

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.

Published 18th December 2020.

Pictured is Bishop Dr Desmond Jaddoo, Maxine Tomlinson (the Great Niece of Alderman Egbert 'Bert' Carless OBE) and Cllr Waseem Zaffar MBE with a replica of the Bert Carless Way sign that will be installed on the new road in Perry Barr

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).

Published 18th December 2020.

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

Published 18th December 2020.

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).

Published 18th December 2020.

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.

Published 17th December 2020.

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

Published 16th December 2020.

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).

Published 16th December 2020.

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).

Published 15th December 2020.

Cllr Sharon Thompson and Glynn Purnell at the Big Birminhgam Cookalong

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.

Published 10th December 2020.

Members of the panel which selected the winning entry in a public competition to name the first six streets in the Perry Barr Residential Scheme hold aloft replicas of the signs bearing the street names they have selected

Six new Perry Barr street names to reflect community and Commonwealth Sport values

Six new roads forming part of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme have been officially named.

Published 8th December 2020.

People playing basketball at Smithfield site in Birmingham city centre

Celebrating Communities: £2million council fund set to be created to help people celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

A £2million fund to help residents in all 69 of the city’s wards feel involved with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is set for approval next week.

Published 7th December 2020.

Some of the new refuse collection vehicles received by Birmingham City Council in November 2020

Waste services boosted by arrival of new cleaner, greener, vehicles

The first of 76 new waste and recycling vehicles have started to roll out on the streets of Birmingham as part of the drive for improved bin collection reliability in the city.

Published 3rd December 2020.

A photo of chef Glynn Purnell presenting at the Big Birmingham Cook-a-long

Brummie chefs come together for Big Birmingham Cook-A-Long in aid of homelessness scheme

Michelin-starred TV chef, Glynn Purnell, is teaming up with Birmingham City Council to host a virtual Cook-A-Long.

Published 2nd December 2020.

Christmas waste collection plans - Dec 2020 and Jan 2021

Christmas waste collections for households in December 2020 and January 2021 have been confirmed by Birmingham City Council.

Published 1st December 2020.

Birmingham City Council response to recent claims related to the A34 Perry Barr highway improvement scheme

The decision to deliver the A34 Perry Barr highway improvement scheme was taken back in December last year, and attempts to challenge that decision in the courts proved unsuccessful.

Published 1st December 2020.

A Voi e-scooter pictured in front of the Birmingham Council House

E-scooter trial zone set to expand in Birmingham

Following a successful launch period, the operating area of Birmingham’s e-scooter trial will be expanded to the north and southwest of the city from Friday 4 December 2020.

Published 1st December 2020.

Artist impression of Perry Barr following completion of the highway improvement scheme - with widened carriageway and dedicated bus and cycle lanes.

A34 Perry Barr highways improvement scheme – Phase 2 update

Birmingham City Council has announced further details on the A34 Perry Barr highways improvement scheme, including key dates for anyone who uses key transport routes in the area.

Published 30th November 2020.

Response to Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions announcement

The following is a statement on the news that Birmingham will be in Tier 3 (Very High) of the new COVD-19 restrictions after the end of the latest lockdown on December 2.

Published 26th November 2020.

Inquiry into city council's home to school transport service

Yesterday, the city council held a public meeting to allow parents and carers to hear the findings of an independent inquiry of the Travel Assist service.

Published 25th November 2020.

Applications launch for Local Restrictions Support Grant

Applications are now live for the next round of support grants for businesses in the city.

Published 25th November 2020.

Building a cleaner, greener, fairer Birmingham

A new guide for building a cleaner, greener and fairer Birmingham opens today to public consultation for ten weeks.

Published 24th November 2020.

City centre pavement widening to support the recovery of retail and hospitality

Birmingham City Council is installing temporary pavement widening measures in the Colmore and Retail Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), to help retail and hospitality businesses get back on their feet.

Published 19th November 2020.

First building 'tops out' at Perry Barr

Perry Barr Residential Scheme has reached a significant milestone for the project.

Published 18th November 2020.

ICC’s owners fined £400,000 after contractor hit by falling weight

National Exhibition Centre Limited was fined after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety legislation.

Published 16th November 2020.

Public meeting to help shape future of Travel Assist service

The City Council will be holding a public meeting on the 24th November to hear the view of families, carers and schools to shape the future of the Travel Assist service.

Published 12th November 2020.

How to watch Birmingham’s Service of Remembrance

Birmingham’s annual Remembrance Sunday service will be live-streamed from St Philip’s Cathedral on Sunday (8 November 2020).

Published 5th November 2020.

Update on waste services after second lockdown announcement

The city’s network of five Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) remain open despite the second national lockdown starting today (November 5) – but residents are being asked to minimise their visits.

Published 5th November 2020.

Cyclists and community planting in Kings Heath LTN

Review of £1.6 million emergency transport measures to launch this month

On Monday 16 November, Birmingham City Council will launch an official review of the various emergency transport measures that were brought in as the city emerged from the first national lockdown.

Published 3rd November 2020.

Council submits further request for support from Government

The City Council has further written to Government requesting support for Businesses

Published 2nd November 2020.

COVID-19 funding package to boost pandemic enforcement response

Details of how Birmingham City Council will use almost £900,000 to support the enforcement and compliance of COVID-19 regulations to keep people safe from the pandemic's risks have been announced.

Published 2nd November 2020.

Birmingham City Council becomes an early adopter of RACE code to tackle boardroom race equality

Following the launch of the RACE Equality Code 2020, Birmingham City Council has announced that it will become an early adopter of the framework.

Published 30th October 2020.

Licences revoked for breaching Covid rules

Following a full review of two premises licences, a nightclub and a restaurant, both in Birmingham, have had their licences revoked following a number of Covid-19 legislation breaches.

Published 28th October 2020.

Household Recycling Centres set to switch to winter opening hours from 1 November

Birmingham residents are being reminded that opening hours at the city’s recycling centres are about to change for the winter.

Published 26th October 2020.

A Games for everyone!

Birmingham 2022 is a Games for everyone

Published 26th October 2020.

Burial space close to capacity at Handsworth Cemetery

Birmingham City Council has announced that burial space at Handsworth Cemetery in the Muslim section is almost full and with no additional available land at the site.

Published 23rd October 2020.

Selly Oak roadworks expected to complete before Christmas

The work is part of the Selly Oak New Road (SONR) Phase 1B scheme, consisting of highway improvements to the Selly Oak Triangle, made up of Bristol Road, Harborne Lane and Chapel Lane.

Published 22nd October 2020.

Statement on the observance of Remembrance Sunday

The following is a statement on the observance of Remembrance Sunday across Birmingham this year, and what that means for local events.

Published 22nd October 2020.

Changes to opening times for Birmingham cemeteries and crematoria

From Sunday 25 October, opening times for Birmingham’s cemeteries and crematoria will change.

Published 21st October 2020.

Supported accommodation housing pilot to be launched in Birmingham

Today (Wednesday 21 October), Birmingham launches its supported housing pilot after receiving more than £1m (£1,048,244) of new funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Published 20th October 2020.

Green Flag Awards 2020 recognise a range of Birmingham’s parks and open spaces

A total of 15 parks and open spaces maintained by Birmingham City Council have been named as Green Flag Award winners for 2020.

Published 14th October 2020.

Joint statement on COVID restrictions

A statement from the Council and Chamber of Commerce on the impact of new restrictions on businesses in the city.

Published 13th October 2020.

New coronavirus restrictions for Birmingham

New coronavirus restrictions have been announced for Birmingham residents as a result of the government’s new three-tier system. They will come into effect on Wednesday 14 October

Published 12th October 2020.

Test and Trace support payments now live in Birmingham

A payment support scheme is now live to help residents who cannot work from home but need to self-isolate.

Published 12th October 2020.

Government-mandated Clean Air Zone to launch on 1 June 2021

Birmingham's Clean Air Zone has been given an approved launch date by Government. The zone will launch in June 2021.

Published 8th October 2020.

Announcement regarding Remembrance Sunday in Birmingham

Birmingham’s annual Remembrance Sunday service will look very different this year, due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

Published 7th October 2020.

Have your say on council’s proposals for tackling inequalities

Birmingham’s residents, businesses and organisations are all being urged to share their views on the council’s proposals to address and tackle inequalities that affect communities across the city.

Published 6th October 2020.

Council announces £2m boost for city’s grassroots cultural activity for Commonwealth Games

Proposals for a £2million programme to engage 200,000 community participants in Birmingham 2022 culture-related activities is set for approval by the city council’s Cabinet on (October 13).

Published 6th October 2020.

Reviving Birmingham’s economy

Businesses and residents across the city are being invited to give their views on a consultation focusing on the recovery of Birmingham’s economy.

Published 5th October 2020.

Birmingham launches private-rented sector housing scheme for homeless families

With the evictions ban now lifted, Birmingham City Council has launched a scheme that is set to help hundreds of people find affordable housing and support landlords in the private rented sector.

Published 5th October 2020.

Mock-up of the new hydrogen buses coming to Birmingham in Spring 2021. Credit: National Express

Hydrogen buses coming to Birmingham next Spring

Birmingham City Council has purchased 20 new hydrogen double decker buses as part of their Clean Air Hydrogen Bus Pilot.

Published 5th October 2020.

Hockley venue’s licence suspended for breaching Covid rules

A Birmingham bar and restaurant has had its licence suspended following a number of Covid-19 legislation breaches at the venue.

Published 2nd October 2020.

City nightclub licence suspended for breaching Covid rules

A Birmingham nightclub has had its licence suspended following a number of Covid-19 legislation breaches at the venue.

Published 2nd October 2020.

Anderton Park School - Car Free School Streets

Council launches phase two of safer school streets scheme

In an effort to make the streets surrounding local schools safer for children and parents to walk and cycle, Birmingham City Council has launched phase two of its Car Free School Streets initiative.

Published 30th September 2020.

RAF support for city council's drop and collect testing service

The Ministry of Defence is supporting a request from Birmingham City Council to provide personnel to support the ‘Drop and Collect’ Covid test distribution

Published 30th September 2020.

Cyclists try out new pop-up cycle lane in Birmingham

Cyclists test new pop-up cycle lanes in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council has invited local cyclists to try out some of the new ‘pop-up cycle lanes’, delivered as part of the first tranche of the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund allocation.

Published 29th September 2020.

Birmingham’s Black History Month launches this week

Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month will be launched with a special virtual event on Saturday (26 September).

Published 23rd September 2020.

Birmingham set to receive almost £600k in support for rough sleepers

Following Birmingham’s success over the last year in supporting those rough sleeping across the city, the local authority has been granted an additional £595, 600 to continue its successful approach.

Published 18th September 2020.

An artist's impression of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme when complete

Citizens asked to help name six new streets in Perry Barr

As construction work continues on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme, Birmingham City Council are asking the people of the city to help name six new roads in Perry Barr.

Published 18th September 2020.

Birmingham bar’s licence revoked for flouting Covid-19 rules

A Jewellery Quarter bar had its licence revoked by the city council’s Licensing Sub-Committee after it was found to be breaching Covid-19 guidelines.

Published 16th September 2020.

Joint statement - Hospitality sector

A joint statement from the leaders of Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull councils about how hospitality businesses (and their customers) can keep the three areas safe during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Published 14th September 2020.

Alexander Stadium contractor awards £15,000 to city good causes

The winners for the first round of the You Matter Communities Community Fund have been announced.

Published 14th September 2020.

New restrictions announced to drive down infection rate

New restrictions on meeting other people have been announced in order to push down the coronavirus rate of infection in Birmingham.

Published 11th September 2020.

Image shows an aerial view of Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market in Victoria Square.

Announcement regarding Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market

Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market have confirmed that the popular festive event will not take place this year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 8th September 2020.

Call for COVID vigilance after rise in West Midlands cases among young people

Young people across the West Midlands are being urged to stay vigilant in the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a slight drop in the number of new cases across the region.

Published 3rd September 2020.

Extra vigilance needed over bank holiday as children due to return to school

Council leaders today urged people to be extra vigilant as we head towards a bank holiday with school re-opening imminent.

Published 27th August 2020.

Businesses flouting Covid-19 rules could be closed to protect Birmingham from a local lockdown

Efforts to prevent a local lockdown in Birmingham are ramping up; with the introduction of new powers to close businesses in breach of Government guidance and the launch of a whistle-blowing hotline.

Published 27th August 2020.

Illegal placarding crack down sees 35 firms pursued by council

A recent crackdown on illegal placards has seen Birmingham City Council send warning letters to 35 businesses advertising without permission on the city’s street furniture such as lampposts.

Published 26th August 2020.

New measures to keep rate of Covid infections reducing

Council Leader urges Birmingham residents to help get children back to school, while new measures to tackle business non-compliance are announced.

Published 25th August 2020.

Statement on the Government’s extension to the ban on evictions

With cases of Coronavirus back on the rise, Birmingham City Council wholeheartedly welcomes the decision by Government announced today to extend its national ban on evictions for renters.

Published 21st August 2020.

An infographic with advice on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Response to Coronavirus "watch list" announcement

The following is a statement from Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, after it was announced the city was now on the national COVID-19 "watch list".

Published 21st August 2020.

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, stood on an observation deck at the Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme site

Leader visits Perry Barr Residential Scheme for progress update

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, paid tribute to the efforts of everyone involved in the delivery of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme during a site visit on Tuesday (August 18).

Published 20th August 2020.

Living with Covid-19 – the steps we need to take to keep safe

With coronavirus infection rates on the increase, the leaders of the seven metropolitan councils across the West Midlands have joined forces to issue a rallying call to the people of the region.

Published 20th August 2020.

Leader statement on current COVID-19 situation - 19 August 2020

Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, has urged everyone to pull together to ensure the city tackles the threat posed by rising coronavirus case numbers.

Published 19th August 2020.

Non-essential care home visits restricted

Birmingham City Council has decided to temporarily stop all non-essential visits to care homes within the city.

Published 18th August 2020.

Artist's impression of the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr

Alexander Stadium contractor extends helping hand to allotments

With National Allotment Week well underway (August 10-16), it has been announced that the Walsall Road Allotments in Perry Barr will be receiving a much-needed upgrade.

Published 14th August 2020.

Update on alternative track and field facility for Birchfield Harriers

As the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium continues, the council and Birchfield Harriers can confirm alternative provision of a track and field facility has been secured for club members.

Published 14th August 2020.

Road closure paves the way for alfresco dining experience

A key road in Birmingham will be closed on weekends from Saturday 15 August to create an alfresco eating and drinking area designed to help businesses recover from COVID-19.

Published 14th August 2020.

Artist impression of planned Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme

Birmingham 2022 will use multi-site Athlete Villages

The organisers of Birmingham 2022 have announced athletes and officials will be housed in three ‘campus’ villages at The University of Birmingham, The University of Warwick and The NEC Hotel Campus.

Published 12th August 2020.

Time is running out for Birmingham business to receive cash grants

Birmingham Businesses may be able to apply for a cash grant of up to £25,000, but the clock is ticking to submit applications.

Published 11th August 2020.

Birmingham says ‘thank you’ to volunteers

Special ‘thank yous’ will be issued from this week to Birmingham’s volunteers and voluntary organisations who have been helping communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 11th August 2020.

Southside BID and Birmingham City Council work together to support Covid-19 recovery

Proposals to close a key road in Birmingham to create a temporary alfresco dining and drinking area have moved forward following a positive meeting between Southside BID and Birmingham City Council.

Published 10th August 2020.

Car charging from an electric vehicle point

Rapid charging network for electric vehicles to be rolled out in Birmingham

As part of its commitment to cut carbon emissions, Birmingham City Council will start the roll-out of 100% renewable energy electric vehicle charge points across the city from Autumn 2020.

Published 10th August 2020.

Consultation to renew dog control PSPOs

Birmingham residents are invited to have their say on proposals to renew the Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in place to tackle dog control issues in a consultation launched this week.

Published 5th August 2020.

Discretionary Business Grant applications go live

Applications for the final wave of Discretionary Business Grants have opened today.

Published 3rd August 2020.

Birmingham libraries to start re-opening

Libraries across Birmingham will start to re-open this month for an order and collect service.

Published 3rd August 2020.

Alexander Stadium contractor shows support for local communities

Alexander Stadium contractor McLaughlin & Harvey launches You Matter Communities to provide resources for the local area.

Published 3rd August 2020.

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.

Published 31st July 2020.

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.

Published 31st July 2020.

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.

Published 30th July 2020.

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.

Published 29th July 2020.

Birds eye view of Birmingham city centre

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.

Published 28th July 2020.

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.

Published 28th July 2020.

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).

Published 24th July 2020.

COVID-19 - Wearing of face-coverings in public

A message from the seven West Midlands metropolitan council leaders.

Published 24th July 2020.

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.

Published 22nd July 2020.

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.

Published 21st July 2020.

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.

Published 21st July 2020.

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

Published 17th July 2020.

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.

Published 16th July 2020.

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.

Published 14th July 2020.

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.

Published 13th July 2020.

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.

Published 10th July 2020.

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.

Published 6th July 2020.

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.

Published 3rd July 2020.

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.

Published 3rd July 2020.

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.

Published 3rd July 2020.

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.

Published 2nd July 2020.

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.

Published 1st July 2020.

Car Free School Streets signage on Glenville Drive - Featherstone Primary School

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.

Published 30th June 2020.

Tony Quigley, Head of Trading Standards, in front of a container full of boxes, holding up a fake Nike polo shirt.

Trading Standards destroys fake goods worth around £10,000

Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards officers revealed a haul of counterfeit branded goods, before destroying the fake designer clothes this week.

Published 30th June 2020.

Over 1.4m items of PPE delivered across the city

More than 1.4 million PPE items delivered across the city

More than 1.4m items of personal protective equipment (PPE) have now been distributed to care settings across Birmingham by the city council.

Published 24th June 2020.

Image of Birmingham's city centre skyline featuring the Open Market, Bullring shopping centre and the Rotunda

Virtual book launched to record city’s memories of COVID-19

Birmingham City Council has launched an online book of memories to acknowledge the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 23rd June 2020.

Businesses urged to claim outstanding grants as economy moves from crisis to recovery

Eligible businesses who have yet to submit their financial details to receive Government grants of £10,000 or £25,000 are being urged to contact Birmingham City Council by the end of June.

Published 22nd June 2020.

More than £150,000 awarded to projects supporting refugees

Projects supporting refugee families in Birmingham, through the Government’s Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, have received over £150,000 in grants awarded by Birmingham City Council.

Published 19th June 2020.

Markets car park re-opened

Following the re-opening of three council car parks on Monday 15 June, Birmingham City Council has now re-opened the Markets multi-storey car park.

Published 18th June 2020.

A pupil from Nelson Mandela Primary School receives a laptop through the Digital Education Partnership scheme

Donations sought as schools IT appeal is launched

An appeal has been launched for IT donations to help city school pupils whose education has been affected by the coronavirus lockdown.

Published 18th June 2020.

Applications close for Birmingham Discretionary Grant Payments

Applications for Discretionary Grant Payments have now closed with 1,898 Birmingham businesses requesting financial support during the two-week window.

Published 16th June 2020.

Castle Bromwich Household Recycling Centre to re-open

Following a period of closure related to nearby roadworks, the city’s Castle Bromwich Household Recycling Centre (HRC) will re-open on Thursday (June 18).

Published 16th June 2020.

Birmingham celebrates Refugee Week with virtual festival

Birmingham’s refugee community and their contributions to city life are to be celebrated with an online festival taking place during Refugee Week, which begins today (15 June).

Published 15th June 2020.

Birmingham’s historic Bull Ring markets to reopen next week

Birmingham’s Bull Ring markets will be welcoming back customers when the Open, Rag and Indoor Markets reopen next week.

Published 12th June 2020.

Council advises businesses to keep pavements clear

Pavements and other pedestrian areas are to be kept free of goods and advertising, to ensure there is as much space as possible to support social distancing and queuing when businesses reopen.

Published 12th June 2020.

Social distancing markings in Birmingham City Centre

Safe social distancing in Birmingham’s city centre

As lockdown begins to ease, with people returning to work and non-essential retail set to re-open from 15 June, Birmingham City Council are progressing social distancing measures in the city centre

Published 12th June 2020.

Birmingham gets back to business

As businesses prepare to re-open, Birmingham City Council would like to advise businesses owners and shoppers to ensure that they remain safe and alert.

Published 12th June 2020.

James Watt papers at Library of Birmingham placed on UNESCO register

James Watt papers in the Library of Birmingham archives have been placed on the UNESCO UK Memory of the World register – the documentary equivalent of World Heritage Sites.

Published 8th June 2020.

Time is running out to apply for Discretionary Business Grant Payments

Discretionary Business Grants are open for applications- but Birmingham businesses are being advised to apply as soon as possible.

Published 8th June 2020.

Booking system introduced at Household Recycling Centres

Book a slot in advance or you will be turned away – that’s the message as a new system for accessing Birmingham’s Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) is launched.

Published 8th June 2020.

£1.6 million of cycling and walking measures to be delivered in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council have released details of several schemes to help encourage more people to walk and cycle safely as the UK lockdown eases.

Published 8th June 2020.

Construction work set to begin on Snow Hill public realm project

A £3m project to improve the public realm in the Snow Hill area of the city centre for pedestrians and public transport connectivity will begin next week.

Published 5th June 2020.

Opening times for Birmingham cemeteries and crematoria are extended

Birmingham City Council has reviewed its opening times for visitors across all burial sites and crematoria grounds throughout the city.

Published 5th June 2020.

Birmingham City Council develop communication campaign to support disadvantaged communities

The council’s Public Health Division have developed a communication and engagement campaign to further support BAME, disabled and LGBT communities across the city during the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 4th June 2020.

Joint statement - Jacqui Kennedy

Birmingham City Council’s Director of Neighbourhoods, Jacqui Kennedy, has announced that she has retired from the council after over 41 years’ service.

Published 3rd June 2020.

Re-introduction of parking charges as city gets back to normal

As aspects of daily life, including the way we move around the city, begin returning to normal, the city council is preparing to reintroduce parking charges and enforcement activities from June 15.

Published 2nd June 2020.

Businesses can now apply for discretionary grant payments

In our latest measures to support businesses impacted by COVID-19, the Council has today launched the Discretionary Business Grants Fund.

Published 1st June 2020.

Floral display to pay tribute to city’s key workers

A floral display is being constructed in the city centre as a gesture of thanks from Birmingham City Council to key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 1st June 2020.

Number of mourners allowed at funerals in Birmingham increases to 16

Following new guidance from the Government, Birmingham City Council has increased the number of mourners allowed to attend funerals from six to 16.

Published 29th May 2020.

Further footway widening on Ladypool Road

From Monday 1 June, temporary footway widening will be introduced along Ladypool Road in Sparkbrook, Birmingham to help with social distancing.

Published 29th May 2020.

Council works to identify businesses for cash grants

The Council is making significant progress processing grants for struggling businesses.

Published 28th May 2020.

Thousands of households to benefit from Council Tax Hardship Fund

Council tax support measures have been introduced to help those who need support with Council Tax payments.

Published 26th May 2020.

Birmingham secures funding for e-cargo bike pilot scheme

Following a successful bid application, Birmingham City Council has secured £58,000 in government grant funding to run an e-cargo bike pilot in the city.

Published 21st May 2020.

Secretary of State for Transport asked to support default 20mph speed limit in Birmingham

Yesterday, 20 May 2020, Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE, wrote to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP.

Published 21st May 2020.

Planning determinations exceed Government targets during lockdown

Planning officers at Birmingham City Council are exceeding Government targets with more than 1,000 determinations made since lockdown began.

Published 19th May 2020.

Statement on re-opening of Birmingham schools

A letter has been sent to parents and school staff about the re-opening of Birmingham's schools.

Published 19th May 2020.

Avison Young secures major Birmingham City Council property investment brief

The Council has appointed Avison Young to review it's Commercial Investment Property Portfolio.

Published 18th May 2020.

Business support- a message from Councillor Ian Ward

Councillor Ian Ward's message for businesses in Birmingham needing support during these difficult times.

Published 15th May 2020.

More than £85,000 awarded to community projects supporting refugees

Innovative community projects supporting refugees - through the Government’s Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme - have received over £85,000 in grants awarded by Birmingham City Council.

Published 15th May 2020.

More than 330,000 items of PPE delivered across city

More than 330,000 items of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been distributed to care settings across Birmingham by the city council.

Published 14th May 2020.

Birmingham announces measures as part of new Emergency Transport Plan

Birmingham City Council has launched its Emergency Transport Plan outlining plans for a wide range of measures to support walking, cycling and public transport across the city, in light of COVID-19.

Published 14th May 2020.

Image of boxes of face masks stacked in piles

Lord Mayor’s team pick up 30,000 face masks for frontline workers donated by Nanjing

Members of the Lord Mayor’s team collected a shipment of 30,000 face masks, donated by the city of Nanjing - one of Birmingham’s partner cities in China - yesterday (12 May 2020).

Published 13th May 2020.

Grove Park in Harborne, with two metre channels cut into the grass to aid social distancing

Supporting social distancing in our parks

To enable people to use the city’s parks and open spaces safely during the coronavirus pandemic, the city council’s grounds maintenance team has come up with a social distancing solution.

Published 13th May 2020.

More space for social distancing on two of Birmingham’s busiest high streets

Birmingham City Council will introduce measures to increase space for pedestrians on two of the city’s busiest high streets, Erdington High Street and Kings Heath High Street, over the coming days.

Published 7th May 2020.

Review to look at health inequalities within black communities in Birmingham and Lewisham

A unique collaboration between Birmingham and Lewisham councils will look at how to address the depth of health inequalities in the black African and Caribbean communities in both areas.

Published 5th May 2020.

Update on waste services in Birmingham (Tuesday 5 May 2020)

As part of the ongoing review of services during the coronavirus pandemic, Birmingham City Council is now able to restore a key waste service to residents.

Published 5th May 2020.

Local authorities urge the government to prevent a post-covid homeless world

Cabinet members responsible for homelessness from across the West Midlands local authorities as well as the West Midlands Metro Mayor, have come together to write to Government.

Published 4th May 2020.

Commercial tenants advised to come forward

Around 4,500 commercial tenants in Birmingham could miss out on grant funding and are being advised to get in touch with the City Council if they need further support.

Published 4th May 2020.

New weekend opening times for Birmingham cemeteries and crematoria

Birmingham City Council has reviewed its opening times for visitors across all burial sites and crematoria grounds.

Published 1st May 2020.

Enhanced support for those suffering domestic abuse is launched

As the national coronavirus lockdown continues, Birmingham City Council has been working with Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid (BSWAID) to widen available support for those at risk of domestic abuse.

Published 1st May 2020.

Craig Cooper - Birmingham City Council's Programme Director for Birmingham 2022

New Council Programme Director for Games is named

A new Programme Director has been appointed by Birmingham City Council to head-up the local authority’s involvement in the planning, preparation and delivery of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 1st May 2020.

Birmingham businesses - Please don’t miss out on COVID-19 lifeline

Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward urges city businesses not to miss out on COVID-19 grant payments.

Published 30th April 2020.

Additional financial support for residents struggling with council tax during COVID-19

Residents in receipt of Council Tax Support will automatically receive £150 off their council tax bill and have instalments deferred as part of the latest measures to relieve financial pressure.

Published 30th April 2020.

Missing information could cost Birmingham businesses COVID-19 grant funding

Up to 5,000 businesses in Birmingham could potentially miss out on grants of £10,000 or £25,000 if they do not provide up-to-date details for payments to be processed.

Published 30th April 2020.

More than 7,000 vulnerable people receiving weekly food parcels

More than 7,000 clinically vulnerable people across Birmingham are receiving a weekly food parcel as part of the emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published 28th April 2020.

Grant pay-outs rapidly under way

Council officers have been pushing out all the stops, including working on weekends, to process submissions from Birmingham business to receive grants to support their businesses.

Published 24th April 2020.

Picture of lantern in a moonlit background

Observing Ramadan at home

The month of Ramadan has arrived at a difficult time that has impacted our home and work life.

Published 24th April 2020.

Grants available to help vulnerable adults during pandemic

Voluntary, community and faith groups are invited to bid to the city council for grants to help support vulnerable adults affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 24th April 2020.

Birmingham fundraisers donate face masks to city council key workers

Overseas Chinese Association (Birmingham) has donated thousands of face masks to Birmingham City Council to give to its key workers.

Published 24th April 2020.

Lord Mayor's letter to communities for Ramadan

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Mohammed Azim, and Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities have written to communities ahead of Ramadan.

Published 23rd April 2020.

Councillors call for respect towards bereavement staff

Four Birmingham councillors have condemned verbal and physical abuse towards council staff in a cross-party statement.

Published 21st April 2020.

Council proposal for a Business Survival Fund

Birmingham City Council, with the support of the Core Cities, has submitted a proposal to Government requesting additional funding.

Published 17th April 2020.

City agrees land deal with Homes England for major development

A major regeneration scheme is set to go ahead after Birmingham City Council agreed a deal with government housing agency Homes England to release land to create one of the city’s largest developments

Published 17th April 2020.

Council proposal for a Business Survival Fund

Birmingham City Council with the support of the Core Cities has submitted a proposal to Government.

Published 16th April 2020.

£5m support package for care providers

A five million pound package of financial support for care providers across the city has been approved by Birmingham City Council.

Published 15th April 2020.

Online mental health support for young people during pandemic

Birmingham City Council has commissioned a free online mental health and wellbeing service for young people

Published 14th April 2020.

Support for residents during increase in enquiries

Residents who are in financial difficulty due to COVID-19 are accounting for up to 500 additional benefit and Council Tax Support claims every week as people seek support from Birmingham City Council.

Published 9th April 2020.

First business grants paid as “enormous task” gets under way

More than £5.6 million of grants have been paid to businesses during the first four days of processing with Birmingham City Council staff working across the Easter weekend to increase momentum.

Published 9th April 2020.

Plea to manufacturers for protective equipment

A call to arms was today issued to the region’s manufacturers and small businesses to join the Covid-19 fight by manufacturing or donating protective clothing for carers and other frontline workers.

Published 8th April 2020.

Birmingham car park closures

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the use of Birmingham’s multi-storey car parks has rapidly declined.

Published 7th April 2020.

How YOU can support refuse collectors during coronavirus crisis

A plea to not overfill bins has been made to the people of Birmingham as a key way in which they can support the city’s hardworking refuse collectors during the coronavirus crisis.

Published 6th April 2020.

Government business grants to be paid from early April

Grants totalling around £231 million will begin to be paid to eligible businesses in Birmingham from next week as part of the Government’s COVID-19 support package.

Published 3rd April 2020.

Council staff serving Birmingham throughout the pandemic

Leader of the Council Cllr Ian Ward blogs about council actions during the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 3rd April 2020.

Waste discovered at a city centre apartment block by a council bin crew.

Hard-working waste crew shocked by risky discovery during their round

Residents are being urged to follow government guidance on how to dispose of waste during the COVID-19 outbreak after a shocking discovery by one of the city council’s hard-working bin crews.

Published 2nd April 2020.

Chris Naylor - set to join Birmingham City Council as interim chief executive in May 2020 for a period of up to 12 months.

New interim Chief Executive for Birmingham City Council

The City Council has today announced the appointment of Chris Naylor as interim Chief Executive as part of an agreement with Barking and Dagenham Council, where he is currently fulfilling that role.

Published 1st April 2020.

Image show a facemask, one of the products being 'sold' on a scam website

Trading Standards warn of scam sites selling personal protective equipment (PPE)

Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards team are urging crowd-funders, consumers and businesses to beware of scam sites selling hard-to-find PPE.

Published 31st March 2020.

Residents praise bin crews during coronavirus crisis

Despite the challenge posed by coronavirus, the city’s waste collection crews, supported by other street scene staff, have continued to keep Birmingham clean – attracting many supportive messages.

Published 30th March 2020.

Food is packaged for vulnerable people in the city

First food parcels for city's vulnerable

The first food parcels for clinically vulnerable people currently ‘shielding’ themselves due to the coronavirus pandemic have begun to be distributed across Birmingham.

Published 30th March 2020.

Birmingham City Council daily update on the city’s response to COVID-19

We have plans in place to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the impact the virus will have on life in the city.

Published 30th March 2020.

Support measures for Birmingham businesses

Thousands of Birmingham businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply to the Government's Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund.

Published 27th March 2020.

City council to fund school meal vouchers for 61,000 children

Birmingham City Council is to fund vouchers for families of the 61,000 children who get free school meals.

Published 26th March 2020.

Update to registration and bereavement services

Following national guidance and to ensure that social distancing takes place, from today (26 March 2020) new, emergency measures will be put in place for our bereavement services.

Published 26th March 2020.

Donate to Change into Action to help region’s homeless during Coronavirus pandemic

Residents and businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to donate to Change into Action to help the region’s rough sleepers during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Published 26th March 2020.

Images show scam text message offering fake tax refund and also a fake web page to apply for 'tax relieve' as examples of scams linked to coronavirus

Trading Standards advise residents to be scam aware

Birmingham’s Trading Standards team are urging residents to be aware of a number of Coronavirus-linked scams which are targeting vulnerable people across the UK.

Published 25th March 2020.

Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone and the impact of COVID-19

Birmingham City Council has written to central government requesting postponement to the launch of its Clean Air Zone.

Published 24th March 2020.

Changes to garden waste collections and parks as a result of COVID-19

In order to maintain the most reliable waste collection services possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, a change to how the council deals with garden waste has been announced.

Published 23rd March 2020.

Message of reassurance from Cllr Sharon Thompson

Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods, has reassured communities in the city following speculation about funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 22nd March 2020.

Letter to parents regarding schools during coronavirus outbreak

Dr Tim O'Neill, director of education and skills at Birmingham City Council, has written to all parents about the situation with schools in the city.

Published 20th March 2020.

A picture of hand sanitizer bottles seized by trading standards

Trading Standards seize potentially harmful sanitizer

Trading Standards Enforcement Officers seized bottles of potentially harmful hand sanitizer from a Birmingham trader yesterday (Thursday 19 March).

Published 20th March 2020.

Trading Standards warn traders over dual-pricing practices

Birmingham’s Trading Standards teams visited shops across the city as part of a clamp-down on dual-pricing, warning traders they face prosecution if found to be exploiting customers in this way.

Published 19th March 2020.

Supporting Birmingham businesses through the coronavirus outbreak

Birmingham City Council has stepped up efforts to help small businesses in Birmingham meet the coronavirus challenge.

Published 19th March 2020.

An aerial view of the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Victoria Square, lit up at night.

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market scoops top award for third year

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market has been named the Best Outdoor Event in the city, by readers of What’s On magazine, it was announced today (19 March 2020).

Published 19th March 2020.

An artist's impression of the revamped Alexander Stadium in legacy mode

Contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium awarded to McLaughlin & Harvey

The contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium into a high-quality venue for diverse sporting, leisure, community and cultural events has been awarded by the council to McLaughlin & Harvey.

Published 18th March 2020.

Council and communities work together to tackle coronavirus

Birmingham City Council is working with the city’s voluntary sector umbrella body, Birmingham Voluntary Service Council, to create a coordinated community response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Published 17th March 2020.

Further confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Birmingham

There have been three further confirmed cases of coronavirus in Birmingham today (13th March 2020) bringing the total number of cases in the city to five.

Published 13th March 2020.

Local school children share their thoughts on Birmingham City Council’s draft Transport Plan

Birmingham City Council hosted its School Transport Summit on Wednesday 11 March.

Published 13th March 2020.

Second coronavirus case confirmed in Birmingham

Second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Birmingham

The second confirmed case of coronavirus in Birmingham has been confirmed today.

Published 11th March 2020.

Revised Full Business Case - Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme

A report detailing the extensive progress already made on delivering the Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme (PBRS) and the measures needed to ensure the project’s successful completion is due before Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on March 17.

Published 10th March 2020.

How older people are dancing to health

A pioneering project that helps with falls prevention in older people through dance is to be extended across the city thanks to a grant from Birmingham City Council.

Published 9th March 2020.

A group of girls holding certificates on the main staircase of the Council House.

First grants awarded to Birmingham girls ‘who dared to dream’

A dozen Birmingham girls who ‘dared to dream’ have been awarded the first grants from a special fund launched by Birmingham City Council and the Lord Mayor of Birmingham’s Charity.

Published 5th March 2020.

Applications open for Clean Air Zone exemption permits

Ahead of the launch of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone this summer, applications are now open for temporary exemption permits.

Published 5th March 2020.

Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Birmingham

It has been confirmed that a patient in Birmingham has tested positive for COVID-19.

Published 5th March 2020.

Secondary school transfer September 2020 intake - offers at 1 March 2020

Pupils will today find out which secondary school they will attend in September, with those receiving first preference school increasing by over three per cent.

Published 27th February 2020.

Birmingham makes largest reduction in rough sleeping amongst Core Cities

Rough sleeping across Birmingham has reduced thanks to the help and support of community groups, council commissioned services, health and voluntary partners.

Published 27th February 2020.

Coronavirus update - 26 February 2020

Birmingham City Council continues to work closely with the local NHS and Public Health England to monitor the emerging global situation and prepare for escalation.

Published 26th February 2020.

Birmingham man fined for fly-tipping six times

A Birmingham man was ordered to pay £1,580 and given six points on his driver’s licence, after pleading guilty to six fly-tipping offences at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday (20 February 2020).

Published 21st February 2020.

Funding projects that help people stay independent

Tackling the blight of hoarding and the damage it can do to individuals and helping prevent falls in older people through dance.

Published 19th February 2020.

Photo of Liam Byrne MP, Cllr Ian Ward, Mike Hopkins and Cllr Lisa Trickett at strategy launch

Birmingham sets out life-changing plans for 230,000 of its residents

Birmingham City Council has launched a consultation on its ambitious new strategy for East Birmingham which seeks to dramatically improve the lives of 230,000 of its residents.

Published 17th February 2020.

Woman sitting next to radiator with cup of tea

Connected for Warmth scheme to provide free central heating in Birmingham

Heating your home to at least 18C is important, especially if you have reduced mobility, are over 65 or, have a health condition.

Published 17th February 2020.

The race is on to find the Community Champions of Birmingham

A search to find the unsung heroes of Birmingham to spearhead an exciting new community campaign has been launched by Birmingham City Council.

Published 14th February 2020.

Coronavirus statement - 13 Feb 2020

Birmingham City Council is working closely with the local NHS and Public Health England to monitor the emerging global situation.

Published 13th February 2020.

Raising the roof at Moseley Road Baths

Thanks to partnership working between community groups, national and international organisations and Birmingham City Council, the Gala Pool roof at Moseley Road Baths has been repaired.

Published 12th February 2020.

Statement on HS2 latest

Cllr Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council, has issued the following statement on HS2.

Published 11th February 2020.

Budget outlines programme of investment, support and transformation

A significant programme of investment, transformation and support for the most vulnerable against continued financial challenges is detailed in Birmingham City Council’s latest financial plan.

Published 10th February 2020.

Representatives from Birmingam City Council, Aston Villa Foundation and MHCLG at event

Birmingham City Council and Aston Villa Foundation host networking event for homeless sector

Today at Villa Park, Birmingham City Council and the Aston Villa Foundation hosted a conference to recognise the hard work being provided to those sleeping rough by faith and community organisations.

Published 7th February 2020.

Solihull man prosecuted for fly-tipping in Birmingham

A Solihull man has been ordered to pay £6,008 by Birmingham Magistrates’ Court after being found guilty of fly-tipping in Billesley.

Published 6th February 2020.

Birmingham earns prestigious Tree Cities of the World status

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) along with the Arbor Day Foundation has today (February 4) recognised Birmingham with Tree Cities of the World designation.

Published 4th February 2020.

Update on Birmingham 2022 preparations in three Cabinet reports

In a series of reports to Cabinet on February 11, Birmingham City Council members will be asked to note overall strong progress in preparing for and delivering the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 4th February 2020.

Independent review into council waste collections is published

The findings of the first phase of an independent review into waste collection services are set to be endorsed by Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on February 11.

Published 3rd February 2020.

Birmingham and Solihull Coroner’s Service Annual Report 2019

Following the release of MP Shabana Mahmood’s report A New Model for Coroner and Bereavement Services, the Birmingham and Solihull Coroner’s Service is releasing its Annual Report for 2019.

Published 3rd February 2020.

Kier appointed as interim services provider for Birmingham highways contract

Kier Highways has been appointed as the preferred bidder to manage the 15-month interim highway services contract for Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) from 1 April 2020 to 29 June 2021.

Published 3rd February 2020.

Birmingham supports national campaign to tackle child abuse

Together we can tackle child abuse

A national campaign aimed at preventing child abuse is being supported by Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Children’s Trust.

Published 30th January 2020.

Ditch the sugary drinks and try Fizz Free February

Birmingham residents, especially families with young children, are being encouraged to ditch sugary drinks and take part in Fizz Free February.

Published 30th January 2020.

Birmingham 2022 plans take major step forward as Alexander Stadium revamp is approved

Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium were today approved by the council's Planning Committee – marking a major milestone in the preparations for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 30th January 2020.

Dog boarder receives five-year ban from keeping canines

A Birmingham dog boarder was banned from keeping any dogs for five years, at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (23 January 2020).

Published 23rd January 2020.

Picture of lit candles to illustrate an act of remembrance on Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham will lead the city’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations at the Council House on Sunday, 26 January.

Published 20th January 2020.

Cold weather provision for those sleeping rough

Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods, talks about helping rough sleepers in cold weather:

Published 17th January 2020.

Council Tax premium proposal to help tackle issue of long-term empty homes

Homeowners who have properties that have been empty for five years or more will face having to pay triple the normal rate of Council Tax under a policy set to be discussed by Cabinet on January 21.

Published 14th January 2020.

Computer generated image of what Victoria Square could look like after consultation. Shows people walking in newly paved square towards pedestrianised Waterloo Street

Have your say on plans to revamp city centre public spaces

Birmingham businesses, citizens and visitors are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation over plans for a £25m regeneration of the city centre, which opens today (13 January 2020).

Published 13th January 2020.

Citywide direction on houses in multiple occupation (HMO) to be introduced in Birmingham

A citywide direction on houses in multiple occupation (HMO) is to be introduced by Birmingham City Council from 8 June 2020.

Published 10th January 2020.

2020 brings step-change for culture across Birmingham and beyond

The New Year heralds a step-change for culture across Birmingham and the region through new leadership at Cultural Central and leadership opportunities via the Birmingham Cultural Compact.

Published 9th January 2020.

Christmas tree recycling - January 2020

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.

Published 27th December 2019.

Organisers of the Frankfurt Christmas Market will be giving away around 300 Christmas trees from the market on 24 December to citizens and charities.

Birmingham’s German Market to give away hundreds of Christmas trees

Citizens and charities are being invited to take a little bit of Birmingham’s festive market home with them as part of a Christmas Eve giveaway.

Published 18th December 2019.

Bin crew brings Christmas cheer for Kitts Green family

A three-year-old Kitts Green girl who wants to become a refuse collector when she grows up received a special Christmas treat from her local bin crew today (December 16).

Published 16th December 2019.

Cyclists using one of the city's dedicated cycle lanes

Birmingham joins Partnership for Health Cities

Birmingham City Council announces new plans to increase safe and active mobility for all citizens as part of a global network of cities

Published 16th December 2019.

A picture of one of the empty properties that Birmingham City Council has seized

Council seizes seven empty properties

Birmingham City Council has seized seven residential houses from their owners, after they have each stood vacant for more than 10 years.

Published 16th December 2019.

Christmas waste collection plans - Dec 2019 and Jan 2020

Christmas waste collections for households in December 2019 and January 2020 have been confirmed by Birmingham City Council.

Published 4th December 2019.

Councils pledge to help rough sleepers this winter

Local authorities across the West Midlands have pledged to work together to help rough sleepers this winter as part of a coordinated regional response.

Published 29th November 2019.

Statement on Anderton Park injunction ruling

Following today's ruling that the injunction preventing protests immediately outside the school remains in place, Birmingham City Council has issued the following statement.

Published 26th November 2019.

Family Day discounts at city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market

Visitors to Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market on Sunday (24 November 2019) will be able to enjoy discounts on a wide range of food, drink and gifts, as part of Family Day.

Published 21st November 2019.

Celebrating Birmingham’s Rights Respecting Schools

As the United Nations celebrates 30 years of its Convention on the Rights of the Child, Birmingham City Council is highlighting its schools’ successes in the Unicef Rights Respecting Schools programme

Published 19th November 2019.

Celebrating local government: City Council is taking part in #OurDay

Birmingham City Council is taking part in the national #OurDay campaign today (19 November) to highlight the wide variety of services its staff delivers across the city.

Published 19th November 2019.

Neil Carney to leave Birmingham City Council

Neil Carney, Birmingham City Council’s Programme Director for the Birmingham 2022 has announced he is to leave the organisation in order to spend more time with his children.

Published 15th November 2019.

Centenary Square and Library of Birmingham lit up at night.
Image courtesy of Fitzgeralds Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd

Centenary Square project wins prestigious award

Birmingham City Council scooped its first award for the successful redevelopment of Centenary Square last week.

Published 12th November 2019.

#BrumBudget20: have your say

Birmingham City Council is set to launch a public consultation into its 2020/21 budget proposals later this month.

Published 4th November 2019.

City supermarket fined £75,000 for waste and fly-tipping offences

An Alum Rock supermarket has been fined £75,000 for fly-tipping and trade waste-related offences following a prosecution brought by Birmingham City Council.

Published 1st November 2019.

Court Order extends street cruising ban for another three years

An injunction banning street cruising from the roads of Birmingham has been extended for another three years following a successful application to the courts by Birmingham City Council.

Published 30th October 2019.

Henry Dimbleby launches Birmingham Food Conversation

Co-founder of food chain Leon, Henry Dimbleby, is spending the day in the city to launch the Birmingham Food Conversation, which will feed into a national food strategy.

Published 22nd October 2019.

Plans for £25million revamp of city centre public spaces announced

Plans for a £25million regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre – which include bringing Victoria Square’s famous ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ fountain back into use – have been revealed this week.

Published 22nd October 2019.

Council leader to update secretary of state on improvement progress

City Council leader Ian Ward will send a letter to the secretary of state updating him on progress made on the council’s ongoing improvement journey, following approval by cabinet.

Published 22nd October 2019.

Remembrance Sunday 2019 in Birmingham

Birmingham’s annual Remembrance Day Service will take place on Colmore Row, opposite St Philip’s Cathedral, on Sunday 10 November, attended by military veterans and Armed Forces representatives.

Published 17th October 2019.

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2019

The city’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market will mark its 20th year in Birmingham when it returns next month.

Published 17th October 2019.

Photo of several copies of the book "once upon a time in Birmingham: women who dared to dream" stacked on a table

New fund launched to help the next generation of ‘women who dare to dream’

A new fund to help the next generation of fearless females pursue their ambitions and dreams was launched by Birmingham City Council and the Lord Mayor of Birmingham’s Charity today (14 October 2019).

Published 14th October 2019.

Planning application submitted for Alexander Stadium redevelopment

Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been submitted to Birmingham City Council’s planning department for consideration today (10 October 2019).

Published 10th October 2019.

A34 Perry Barr highway improvement scheme

Cabinet will be asked to approve the full business case for the A34 Perry Barr highway improvement scheme when it meets on 15 October 2019.

Published 8th October 2019.

Statement on bulky waste collection fee

The following is a statement explaining an increase in bulky waste collection fees, which come into effect on October 1.

Published 26th September 2019.

Statement on CCTV decommissioning work

Statement from Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, on CCTV decommissioning work.

Published 25th September 2019.

New road names celebrate pioneering Brummies

Four pioneering Brummies are to have new roads named after them in recognition of their achievements.

Published 20th September 2019.

Car Free School Streets scheme to go live

A pilot scheme which will see roads around six Birmingham schools closed to motorised traffic at the start and end of the school day is set to launch on Monday (23 September).

Published 20th September 2019.

Statement on City Solicitor's resignation

Birmingham City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer, Kate Charlton will be leaving the City Council on 30 September after 11 years with the authority.

Published 12th September 2019.

Letter from Lady Mayoress to City Solicitor

The Lady Mayoress Bushra Bi has written a letter of apology to City Solicitor Kate Charlton, following comments made in an open letter regarding the running of full council.

Published 12th September 2019.

Statement regarding Waheed Nazir, Director - Inclusive Growth

After 10 years as Director, Waheed Nazir has announced that he is stepping down from his role at Birmingham City Council as Director, Inclusive Growth.

Published 2nd September 2019.

Birmingham takes action against HMO landlord in first civil penalty case

Birmingham City Council has issued its first civil penalty against a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord in the Small Heath area.

Published 2nd September 2019.

Revamped Alexander Stadium set to become new home for university sports courses

Birmingham’s redeveloped Alexander Stadium is set to provide a new base for up to a thousand Birmingham City University sports and exercise students, leaving a major sporting legacy in the city.

Published 30th August 2019.

Love Your Street Day in Alum Rock

Birmingham City Council officers and staff from partner organisations joined forces for a Love Your Street Day in Alum Rock today (August 28).

Published 28th August 2019.

A lot of value from the city's allotments

Allotments managed by Birmingham City Council annually produce food worth £4.3million according to a recently-published report.

Published 12th August 2019.

Chief executive arrangements

Confirmation of arrangements for Birmingham City Council chief executive

Published 9th August 2019.

New Ladywood leisure centre up and running

Ladywood's £8.5 million state-of-the-art leisure centre in Ladywood, located between Icknield Port Road and Ladywood Middleway, has opened its doors to the public

Published 9th August 2019.

Non-Executive Advisors formally appointed

Five Non-Executive Advisors who are part of the city council’s new improvement model have formally been appointed.

Published 7th August 2019.

Statement on Capita contract

The following is a joint statement on the partnership between Birmingham City Council and Capita.

Published 1st August 2019.

Perry Barr regeneration: Phase Two planning consent is secured

Outline proposals for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr were approved by Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee today (August 1).

Published 1st August 2019.

Birmingham gets new deal on digital autopsy scanner

Birmingham City Council has announced that it has successfully negotiated a deal that will provide the city with access to a Computed Tomography Post Mortems (CTPM) scanner on a trial basis.

Published 24th July 2019.

Plans for new improvement model to best serve residents

Birmingham City Council has published a proposal to appoint a number of non-executive advisors aligned to its priority areas, as part of its ongoing improvement journey

Published 23rd July 2019.

True value of city’s parks and open spaces calculated at £11billion

The value of parks and green estate in Birmingham, in terms of what they offer to all aspects of life in the city, has been calculated as £11billion.

Published 23rd July 2019.

Another step forward for Birmingham children's services

The Department for Education has said that a commissioner for Birmingham’s children services is no longer required.

Published 22nd July 2019.

Council awarded £1.2m of government migration funding

Birmingham City Council received £1.2m from the Government's Controlling Migration fund, for two projects aimed at helping asylum seekers, refugees and migrants integrate into the city's communities.

Published 18th July 2019.

New provider announced for home-to-school transport service

New provider for home-to-school transport service

Birmingham City Council today announced that the majority of its home-to-school transport service will be provided by West Midlands Accessible Transport Ltd, a subsidiary of National Express.

Published 17th July 2019.

Watt in the World exhibition celebrates bicentenary

A new exhibition on James Watt has opened at the Library of Birmingham.

Published 15th July 2019.

Celebrating children's rights in Birmingham

A celebration of Birmingham schools achieving the Unicef Rights Respecting School award, from nursery through to secondary, took place in the city today.

Published 11th July 2019.

Birmingham bids to become a Tree City of the World

Talks to establish Birmingham as the first officially designated “Tree City” of the UK are set to be held between the city council and an international foundation on Friday (July 12).

Published 10th July 2019.

Chief Executive to step down for role in New Zealand

Birmingham City Council’s Chief Executive has today announced that she will be stepping down from her role to take up a new position as Chief Executive of Christchurch City Council in New Zealand

Published 10th July 2019.

Birmingham invited to submit detailed bid for Government high streets fund

Work has already begun on preparing a detailed bid to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund which could help transform a popular Birmingham suburb.

Published 9th July 2019.

Innovative improvement model to help the council best service its residents

As part of its ongoing improvement journey to ensure residents are served in the best possible way, Birmingham City Council is proposing to appoint a number of non-executive advisors.

Published 9th July 2019.

New look Centenary Square opens to the public

One of Birmingham’s flagship public spaces was officially opened to reveal its new design in a special ceremony today (3 July).

Published 3rd July 2019.

Pilot scheme launched to help recover millions in unpaid council tax

Birmingham City Council is one of 29 local authorities chosen to pilot a scheme that will help local councils recover unpaid council tax.

Published 2nd July 2019.

Top environmental consultancy to lead review of city waste service

One of the UK's largest environmental and engineering consultancies has been appointed to lead a review of the city’s waste service as part of the effort to best meet the needs of Birmingham citizens.

Published 1st July 2019.

£778m investment into city and region to deliver Commonwealth Games

Birmingham and the West Midlands region will benefit from a £778 million investment to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the government has confirmed today.

Published 25th June 2019.

£300,000 awarded to Birmingham for Childhood Obesity Trailblazer Programme

Birmingham has been announced as one of five Trailblazer Authorities that will lead innovative action in the local community to tackle childhood obesity as part of a three year programme.

Published 25th June 2019.

Plans revealed for Alexander Stadium redevelopment

Plans showcasing the emerging design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been published, as public consultation begins.

Published 21st June 2019.

Support to the Arts funding

Birmingham City Council cabinet is being asked to approve almost £3million of arts funding and grants for the next four years.

Published 17th June 2019.

Birmingham wins share of multi-million pound parks fund

Birmingham has won a place on a new multi-million pound initiative to enhance the future of its parks and green spaces.

Published 17th June 2019.

Public consultation to be held for Alexander Stadium redevelopment

Plans for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium are set to go on display at public drop-in events later this month.

Published 12th June 2019.

Barrows for Birmingham’s cleaner, greener streets effort

Community groups and those with a passion for cleaner, greener streets are being invited to utilise equipment available on a fleet of 75 street cleaning barrows that have been bought by the council.

Published 10th June 2019.

Bleed control kits pilot launched in city centre

A new pilot scheme, equipping city centre businesses and late night venues with specialist first aid kits, was launched by in Birmingham today (4 June 2019).

Published 4th June 2019.

Anderton Park Primary School protests: High Court awards interim injunction

The High Court has today (31 May 2019) granted Birmingham City Council an interim injunction to protect the area immediately surrounding Anderton Park Primary School.

Published 31st May 2019.

Coroner launches appeal to find next of kin

The Birmingham and Solihull Coroner, Louise Hunt, is making an appeal to trace the family and friends of a male who passed away on Tuesday 7 May 2019.

Published 31st May 2019.

Consultation on Perry Barr highways scheme set to begin

A programme of highway infrastructure improvements to open up the heart of Perry Barr and support the regeneration of the wider area is set to go out to public consultation.

Published 29th May 2019.

European Parliamentary Election 2019 results

The results for the West Midlands region and for the Birmingham City Council area.

Published 26th May 2019.

Birmingham wins eighth Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019

Birmingham City Council has scooped Gold for the eighth year running at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 for a display recognising the need for action on climate change.

Published 21st May 2019.

Ambitious plans to create the Rea Valley Urban Quarter

Birmingham City Council has today started a public consultation on ambitious plans to transform 73 hectares of the city centre.

Published 17th May 2019.

Birmingham reveals ten year housing plan

The council’s housebuilding arm, Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), has published plans to build 2,708 new homes by 2029.

Published 14th May 2019.

Construction work on Commonwealth Games Village officially begins

Construction work on the largest infrastructure project directly related to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games started today (May 8).

Published 8th May 2019.

Birmingham welcomes the Knife Angel as city works to tackle knife crime

A huge 27-foot sculpture, made from 100,000 confiscated knives, was welcomed to Birmingham earlier today (8 May) as the city comes together to tackle knife crime.

Published 8th May 2019.

Birmingham unveils 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden

With sights set on achieving their eighth Gold, Birmingham City Council's RHS Chelsea Flower Show entry for 2019 celebrates a year of clean and green community action.

Published 7th May 2019.

Vision to promote Edgbaston Reservoir as major destination

Birmingham City Council has today launched a draft masterplan for Edgbaston Reservoir and is asking the public for their views.

Published 2nd May 2019.

Representatives from Birmingham City Council and their partner, Engie.

Birmingham celebrates at the UK Housing Awards

Birmingham City Council and Engie are celebrating after winning a prestigious national award.

Published 2nd May 2019.

Statement on waste dispute settlement

The following statement has been agreed by the council and Unite and Unison after the approval of a negotiated settlement by the parties, which ends the recent dispute within the waste service:

Published 29th April 2019.

Funding awarded to Birmingham to help those affected by alcohol

Efforts in Birmingham to increase the number of people accessing free support for alcohol problems have received a boost following a funding award from Public Health England

Published 24th April 2019.

£15m, or 39%, of Clean Air Fund support earmarked for taxi drivers

Cllr Waseem Zaffar, cabinet member for transport and environment, explains why the city council has earmarked 39% of its Clean Air Fund support from government for taxi drivers

Published 23rd April 2019.

Brexit update from the deputy leader

Deputy leader Cllr Brigid Jones has contacted Birmingham City Council elected members and external partners with an update about Brexit preparations for the city and region.

Published 23rd April 2019.

Birmingham Adult Education Service judged 'good' by Ofsted

Birmingham Adult Education Service has been judged as providing a ‘good’ overall service, according to its latest Ofsted report – an improvement on the previous inspection.

Published 16th April 2019.

New policy for home-to-school transport

A proposed new Travel Assist policy following public consultation has today been approved by cabinet committee.

Published 16th April 2019.

Second phase of Games Village legacy scheme submitted to planners

An outline planning application for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr was formally submitted to Birmingham City Council today (April 15).

Published 15th April 2019.

One of the preliminary images of what Perry Park and area surrounding Alexandra Stadium could look like during and after the Commonwealth Games.

Birmingham City Council and Walsall Road Allotments find a way forward

The first images of how Perry Park and areas around Alexander Stadium - including Walsall Road Allotments - could look during and after Commonwealth Games were released today.

Published 11th April 2019.

Next step for Langley and Peddimore developments

Plans for 6,000 new homes in north Birmingham and up to 10,000 new jobs are set to be discussed at Birmingham City Council’s cabinet next week.

Published 10th April 2019.

Statement following protests at Anderton Park school

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, has made the following statement regarding protests at Anderton Park school.

Published 10th April 2019.

Adoption inspection provides positive outcome

Birmingham Children’s Trust Adoption Agency received a positive outcome from their first adoption inspection, held in February this year.

Published 4th April 2019.

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games benefits highlighted in report

A report detailing the benefits and legacy of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to the city and Queensland state has been published.

Published 4th April 2019.

Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel publishes its final report to the Secretary of State

After four years the Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel has produced its final report to the Secretary of State.

Published 2nd April 2019.

Birmingham receives £711,000 to work with landlords to tackle homelessness

Birmingham City Council has been awarded £711,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to work with the private-rented housing sector to prevent homelessness.

Published 29th March 2019.

Sprinkler funding needed for safety of residents

UK authorities come together in rallying call to government for sprinkler funding

Birmingham City Council is leading a campaign for the Government to fund the retro-fitting of life-saving sprinklers in thousands of high-rise tower blocks across the country

Published 27th March 2019.

Industry & Genius sculpture first public art to be returned to Centenary Square.

Iconic sculpture returned to Centenary Square

Centenary Square in Birmingham has welcomed back its first piece of public art - an iconic sculpture, created to celebrate the work of the famous 18th century printer John Baskerville.

Published 25th March 2019.

Consultation on city centre order to be launched

Birmingham City Council is asking people who live or work in or visit Birmingham to share their views on plans to introduce measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in the city centre.

Published 21st March 2019.

Statement on Birmingham mosque attacks

Statement by Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, on the recent attacks on mosques across the city.

Published 21st March 2019.

Representatives from Birmingham City Council and Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid opening a new domestic abuse hub that will provide support to those experiencing and fleeing domestic violence.

Birmingham City Council and Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid launch new hub to tackle domestic violence and homelessness

Today Birmingham City Council in partnership with Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid have opened a new domestic abuse hub that will provide support to those experiencing and fleeing domestic violence.

Published 20th March 2019.

Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel to step down

After four years the Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel is to step down at the end of this month (March 2019).

Published 18th March 2019.

Settlement to end waste service dispute

Heads of terms between the council and the unions Unite and Unison that will bring an end to the dispute within the city’s waste management service were approved by the council’s Cabinet (March 15).

Published 15th March 2019.

Response to New Zealand terror attack

The following is a statement from Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities on the New Zealand terror attack:

Published 15th March 2019.

Housing-led Ladywood regeneration - latest announcement at MIPIM

Birmingham City Council has announced plans to engage with investor and development partners to deliver major housing-led regeneration of Ladywood

Published 13th March 2019.

Waste dispute update - March 8

Proposed heads of terms between the council and Unite that would bring an end to the dispute within the city’s waste management service were presented to the council’s Cabinet today (March 8).

Published 8th March 2019.

Apprentices playing key role in Birmingham 2022 plans

Apprentices are at the forefront of Birmingham City Council’s effort to deliver some of the key infrastructure projects that are needed for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 7th March 2019.

Statement on Parkfield School protests

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, has made the following statement regarding protests at Parkfield School.

Published 7th March 2019.

Druids Heath library update

It has been confirmed that repairs to the heating system at Druids Heath library will start this week.

Published 4th March 2019.

Prince Harry opens memorial in Cannon Hill Park

Duke of Sussex unveils Sousse and Bardo Memorial

Ceremony takes place to mark the unveiling of memorial dedicated to 31 British nationals killed and those affected by two terrorist attacks in Tunisia in 2015.

Published 4th March 2019.

Birmingham receives £485,845 boost to youth crime projects

Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Children’s Trust were awarded £485,845 from the Government’s Supporting Families Against Youth Crime fund today (22 February).

Published 22nd February 2019.

Statement on chief operating officer

Birmingham City Council’s Chief Operating Officer, Strategic Services, Angela Probert, has announced she left the authority after almost three years in post

Published 19th February 2019.

Side view of mini buses lined up in a car park

Consultation on draft new Travel Assist policy

Councillor Kate Booth, cabinet member for children’s wellbeing, is encouraging people to take part in the Travel Assist policy consultation.

Published 15th February 2019.

Statement on Walsall Road Allotments

The following is a statement in relation to recent reports on the future of Walsall Road Allotments in Perry Barr.

Published 15th February 2019.

Representatives from Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust.

Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust celebrates ten years, with ten more homes

Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT) is celebrating its ten year anniversary with the completion of ten new homes.

Published 15th February 2019.

New Director of Public Health appointed

A national strategic advisor to Public Health England has been appointed as Director of Public Health at Birmingham City Council.

Published 12th February 2019.

Changes to bin collection contingency announced

Changes are being made to the contingency plan drawn up for bin collections in Birmingham as industrial action continues.

Published 12th February 2019.

Birmingham announces major regeneration proposals for Ladywood

Birmingham City Council has announced plans to take forward proposals for a housing led regeneration initiative for the Ladywood area.

Published 12th February 2019.

Further details of Perry Barr regeneration announced

Proposals for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr have been unveiled by Birmingham City Council today (February 11).

Published 11th February 2019.

Statement on equalities and relationships teaching in Birmingham schools

Cllr John Cotton, cabinet member for community safety and equalities, has made the following statement on equalities teaching in Birmingham schools:

Published 8th February 2019.

First trees planted in Centenary Square.

Leafy milestone for Centenary Square

The redevelopment of Birmingham’s Centenary Square reached a leafy milestone as work began to plant the first of the site’s trees.

Published 5th February 2019.

Perry Barr highways improvements help prepare area for the future

A programme of highway infrastructure improvements at Perry Barr to support its regeneration are due before the city council’s Cabinet on February 12.

Published 5th February 2019.

Active Communities partnership awarded almost £10m for new scheme tackling inactivity

An innovative partnership bringing organisations across Birmingham and Solihull together to help residents to be more active has been awarded £9.72m in National Lottery funding from Sport England.

Published 4th February 2019.

Birmingham’s lead on homelessness calls on government to urgently tackle policies to prevent homelessness

Cllr Sharon Thompson, has today called on government to put greater focus into the prevention of homelessness and to begin to tackle some of the policies which cause homelessness.

Published 31st January 2019.

Lord Mayor of Birmingham will lead a Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Council House on Sunday (27 January).

Holocaust Memorial Day 2019

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham will lead the city’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations at the Council House on Sunday, January 27.

Published 23rd January 2019.

Enablement service update

A report setting out proposed improvements to the city council's enablement service is to go before cabinet

Published 21st January 2019.

Opening up Shakespeare's legacy to all Birmingham people

City communities connect with Birmingham Shakespeare heritage

Community representatives from across Birmingham had a exciting preview of a major new project which will unlock the city’s forgotten Shakespearean heritage.

Published 18th January 2019.

Birmingham gives go-ahead for first modular home

Today, 17 January 2019, Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), Birmingham City Council’s house-building arm, received planning permission to install its first modular home.

Published 17th January 2019.

Children’s services in Birmingham showing sustained improvement

For the first time in over ten years children’s social care services in Birmingham have been judged as ‘requires improvement to be good’, following the publication of today’s Ofsted inspection result.

Published 16th January 2019.

Updated contingency plan for bin collections

Changes are being made to the contingency plan drawn up for bin collections in Birmingham as industrial action continues.

Published 16th January 2019.

Empty property premium to help tackle city housing supply

Efforts to tackle the city’s housing shortage are set to be boosted by a proposal due before Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on January 22.

Published 16th January 2019.

New City of Sanctuary statement approved

Birmingham City Council has today (15 January 2019) approved a new City of Sanctuary statement, extending its commitment to include migrants visiting, residing or working in the city.

Published 15th January 2019.

Statement - Cllr Majid Mahmood

Cllr Majid Mahmood has resigned from his role as Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Waste and Recycling.

Published 15th January 2019.

Council to consult on Clean Air Strategy for Birmingham

Cabinet is set to agree the launch of a consultation seeking the city’s input into a wide-ranging strategy to help deliver cleaner air across the whole of Birmingham.

Published 11th January 2019.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities update

Joint local area SEND written statement of action published

Published 10th January 2019.

Law change alters waste management responsibilities for citizens

Amendments to national laws mean residents who fail to take all reasonable measures to ensure they transfer waste to authorised carriers could face fixed penalty notices (FPNs) of £200.

Published 9th January 2019.

Waste collection contingency plans announced

A contingency plan for waste collections has been finalised following the announcement from Unite regarding its intention to take industrial action within the council’s Waste Management service.

Published 21st December 2018.

Findings of independent review into 2017 waste management dispute

An independent review into governance issues related to the 2017 waste management dispute has been published today (20 December 2018).

Published 20th December 2018.

Plans for Commonwealth Games Village are approved

Birmingham’s preparations to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games sprinted ahead today (December 20) with the approval of the Planning Application for the residential element of the Athletes Village.

Published 20th December 2018.

House-building target exceeded in Birmingham

The number of new homes built in Birmingham over the last three years has exceeded the annual targets by 108%, showing that confidence in the housing market in the city is continuing to improve.

Published 12th December 2018.

Last week, the annual rough sleeper count was taken

Councils come together to help rough sleepers this winter

Local authorities across the West Midlands are committed to ensuring no one need sleep rough this winter

Published 10th December 2018.

Young people in Birmingham are making their mark

Young people from schools across Birmingham have taken part in this year’s national Make Your Mark campaign, resulting in members of the Youth Parliament debating issues in the House of Commons

Published 6th December 2018.

Council revises its Business Charter to help construction industry workers

An update to Birmingham City Council’s Social Value Policy and the Birmingham Business Charter for Social Responsibility, are set to go before Cabinet on December 11.

Published 5th December 2018.

Consultation on new Travel Assist policy

A plan to consult on a new policy for home to school transport is to go before the city council’s cabinet

Published 3rd December 2018.

Rough sleeper count in Birmingham

Last week in Birmingham, the Annual Rough Sleeper Count was undertaken

Published 3rd December 2018.

Update on Council response to Unite ballot plans

The following is a statement from Birmingham City Council in response to plans from Unite the union to ballot its members in the waste management service with regards to possible strike action.

Published 29th November 2018.

Update on council-run day nurseries

The city council is proposing to withdraw from operating its 14 remaining day nurseries.

Published 29th November 2018.

Consultation on the future of Birmingham's high streets

Birmingham residents are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation on the future of the city’s high streets and shopping parades

Published 29th November 2018.

Principal contractor announced for Perry Barr development

Birmingham City Council today announced the appointment of Lendlease Ltd as principal contractor for the Perry Barr regeneration development.

Published 27th November 2018.

Independent Brexit impact analysis

Birmingham City Council commissioned an independent report to give the best possible indication of what leaving the EU could mean for the city and region.

Published 22nd November 2018.

New education and skills director appointed

Birmingham City Council has appointed a Director for Education and Skills, Dr Tim O’Neill, currently Strategic Director for People (DCS and DASS) and Deputy Chief Executive at Rutland County Council

Published 21st November 2018.

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2018

The city’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market opens next week.

Published 7th November 2018.

'There But Not There': Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Yvonne Mosquito, with Leader of the Council Cllr Ian Ward, Cllr Mike Sharpe, Cllr Tristan Chatfield and members of the armed forces commemorate the fallen.

Birmingham remembers the fallen on First World War centenary

Birmingham will fall silent on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, as the city remembers the fallen on Sunday - 100 years after the First World War ended.

Published 7th November 2018.

Ambitious plans unveiled for NEC campus

Birmingham City Council and The NEC Group today unveiled ambitious plans for the development of the NEC Campus in Solihull with the launch of the NEC Masterplan

Published 5th November 2018.

Building stronger cities together

UK City leaders meet in Birmingham to discuss extremism and build stronger cities

Published 29th October 2018.

Bringing Shakespeare alive for Birmingham communities

National Lottery funding enables Birmingham to re-connect with ‘trailblazingly democratic’ Shakespeare heritage

Published 25th October 2018.

Croydon and Birmingham join forces over fire sprinkler funding call

Birmingham City Council continued their call for Government to fund sprinklers in social housing nationwide after a visit today (Tuesday) to Croydon’s near-complete programme.

Published 23rd October 2018.

Hall Green fly-tipping incident costs man his van

A Tipton man who was linked to a fly-tipping case in Hall Green earlier this year has been ordered to pay £3,620 and to forfeit his van by Birmingham Magistrates’ Court.

Published 22nd October 2018.

Birmingham 2022 venues plan confirms sporting showcase for region

The Sport and Venue Programme for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was confirmed and celebrated today (Friday 19 October).

Published 19th October 2018.

Birmingham’s new Poet Laureate and Young Poet Laureate announced

Richard O’Brien has been named as the new Birmingham Poet Laureate during a National Poetry Day event held at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at Birmingham City University this evening (4 October).

Published 4th October 2018.

Illustrations of Catherine Olser (by Amy Evans), Bertha Ryland (by Yasmin Bryan), Mary Lee Berners-Lee (by Michelle Turton), Dame Ellen Pinsent (by Chein Shyan Lee), Joyce Green (by Jan Bowman), and Raj Holness (by Saadia Hipkiss)

Book celebrating city's female achievers features stunning images by Birmingham artists

A new book celebrating 30 inspirational Birmingham women has been brought to life by a stunning collection of portraits created by an all-female team of illustrators.

Published 2nd October 2018.

Rookery School pupils re-enact relataives receiving news from the Front Line.

New exhibition remembers Birmingham’s First World War

Birmingham’s role in the First World War and the impact it had on the city and wider West Midlands is the focus of a new exhibition which opens at the Library of Birmingham next month (5 October).

Published 28th September 2018.

Driver fined for transporting injured sheep

Birmingham City Council's environment health team successfully prosecuted a Shropshire man for failing to transport an animal that was fit for the journey, at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (27/9)

Published 27th September 2018.

Some of the 85,000 illegal cigarettes seized by Trading Standards.

Officers seize more than 85,000 illegal cigarettes in raids across Birmingham

Birmingham City Council’s trading standards officers seized illegal cigarettes worth more than £21,000 in a series of planned raids on on 25 and 26 September 2018.

Published 27th September 2018.

Waste management modernisation update - 17 Sept 2018

The following is a statement on the latest news relating to the modernisation of Birmingham’s waste management service:

Published 17th September 2018.

Court orders kebab shop owner to pay £1,200 for waste offences

The operator of an Acocks Green kebab house was yesterday (Sep 13) ordered to pay £1,200 by Birmingham Magistrates for flytipping and related offences after a case brought by Birmingham City Council.

Published 14th September 2018.

Joint local area SEND inspection in Birmingham

Response to Ofsted and CQC local area SEND inspection in Birmingham

Published 10th September 2018.

Vote for your favourite park in the Green Flag People’s Choice Award

The experts had their say and in July, 15 of Birmingham’s parks were awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Published 3rd September 2018.

12,000 additional burial plots have been officially opened at Sutton New Hall Cemetery.

Cemetery extension opened at Sutton Coldfield site

12,000 additional burial plots have today (3 September) been officially opened at Sutton New Hall Cemetery.

Published 3rd September 2018.

Side of house with scaffolding and a pile of buidling materials

Landlord fined £37,111 for multiple housing regulation breaches

On Thursday 30 August, David Greene, 64, of Brooke Lane, Billesley, has been prosecuted for numerous breaches of the House in Multiple Occupation Management Regulations.

Published 31st August 2018.

Elections form advisory note – 22 August 2018

A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: “We have been made aware today some Household Enquiry Forms for the London Borough of Ealing have gone out with return envelopes for Birmingham enclosed."

Published 22nd August 2018.

Family fun at the Lord Mayor’s Show

This year’s Lord Mayor’s Show returns to Cannon Hill Park on Sunday 19 August with a fun-packed, family friendly event from 11am to 4pm.

Published 16th August 2018.

A picture of what the Games Village is set to look like for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Games Village planning application submitted

Birmingham’s plans to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games stepped up another gear today with the submission of the Planning Application for the residential element of the Games Village.

Published 16th August 2018.

Book celebrating city women to be launched at Birmingham Literature Festival

A new book created by and celebrating inspiring Birmingham women and their achievements will be launched at the 2018 Birmingham Literature Festival in October.

Published 13th August 2018.

Working together in Birmingham’s neighbourhoods – share your views

Birmingham spans a broad and diverse range of neighbourhoods, which include hundreds of community groups and local organisations.

Published 30th July 2018.

Birmingham celebrates four years to go until the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Today (Friday 27 July) marks four years to go until the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Published 27th July 2018.

Birmingham shortlisted for Channel 4 headquarters

Channel 4 (C4) has announced that Birmingham has made the final stage of the pitch process to host its new national HQ

Published 24th July 2018.

3,000th new home built for Birmingham

Birmingham City Council is celebrating the completion of the 3,000th home built through its award-winning house-building programme, Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT).

Published 23rd July 2018.

Children's rights celebrated across Birmingham schools

Birmingham schools, from nursery through to secondary, are embedding children’s rights into daily school life through the Unicef Rights Respecting School Award.

Published 13th July 2018.

Have your say on community cohesion in city

Simplistic analysis of community cohesion in Birmingham fails to recognise the complexity of a super-diverse city according to the Cabinet Member with responsibility for the topic.

Published 6th July 2018.

Birmingham 2022 Chair is appointed

The Prime Minister has appointed John Crabtree OBE as the Chair of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.

Published 6th July 2018.

Average speed camera plan for Middleway corridor

Plans are being drawn up to install average speed enforcement cameras along a stretch of road in Birmingham where six people lost their lives last year.

Published 5th July 2018.

Helping young people into adulthood

A plan to support and improve the outcomes of young people with additional needs has been approved by the city council’s cabinet

Published 29th June 2018.

Birmingham City Council publishes Kerslake Stocktake report

Birmingham City Council today publishes an Improvement Stocktake Report outlining the current position in relation to it achieving the improvements recommended by Lord Kerslake in December 2014

Published 29th June 2018.

Winners at the Housing Heroes Awards 2018.

A hat trick of housing heroes are recognised in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council (BCC) is celebrating after a highly successful evening at the prestigious 2018 Housing Heroes Awards in Manchester last night.

Published 26th June 2018.

Sports playing pitch strategy is published

Protecting the existing supply of sports playing pitches, enhancing them and providing extra new sites wherever possible are the key themes underpinning a new strategy to promote sport at all levels.

Published 22nd June 2018.

Cabinet member wants to red card domestic abuse

Statement from Cllr Tristan Chatfield, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities on domestic abuse during the World Cup.

Published 18th June 2018.

Children's social care in Birmingham makes further progress

An Ofsted report has found Birmingham Children’s Trust ‘has made further progress in improving the quality of services for young people leaving care'.

Published 8th June 2018.

Birmingham secures nearly £1m funding to boost integration

Birmingham City Council has received a share of the £19 million funding pot, in the latest allocation from the Controlling Migration Fund (CMF), announced today (8 June 2018).

Published 8th June 2018.

Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Yvonne Mosquito with her Consort, Winston Mosquito

New Lord Mayor to support health and wellbeing charities

Birmingham’s new Lord Mayor, Cllr Yvonne Mosquito, has taken up office after the Mayor Making ceremony at the Council House.

Published 23rd May 2018.

City pupils to open Windrush exhibition at the Library of Birmingham

Birmingham school children will meet members of the Windrush generation, as they open a community exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of Empire Windrush’s arrival in Britain, this week.

Published 21st May 2018.

RAF Cosford will receive the Freedom of the City of Birmingham during a special ceremony in Victoria Square on 19 May 2018.

RAF Cosford to receive the Freedom of the City

RAF Cosford will receive the Freedom of the City of Birmingham during a special ceremony in Victoria Square on Saturday (19 May 2018).

Published 15th May 2018.

Response to CQC report into Birmingham health and social care

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today published its local system review into how local health and social care systems work together in Birmingham.

Published 10th May 2018.

Housing Secretary James Brokenshire meets with representatives from Birmingham City Council.

Housing Secretary James Brokenshire awards funding to West Midlands to reduce rough sleeping

The West Midlands is set to launch a new pilot to support rough sleepers off the streets and into affordable accommodation, Housing Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has announced today.

Published 9th May 2018.

A new chapter for Birmingham’s Wholesale Market began today, as the traders’ new purpose-built home in Witton opened for business.

Birmingham’s new Wholesale Market opens for business

A new chapter for Birmingham’s Wholesale Market began today (8 May 2018), as the traders’ new purpose-built home in Witton opened for business.

Published 8th May 2018.

Award-winning approach to repairs and maintenance

Birmingham City Council and Wates Living Space are celebrating after winning a prestigious national award.

Published 4th May 2018.

Commonwealth Games will boost jobs and investment in Birmingham – public poll

Birmingham residents overwhelmingly back the Commonwealth Games coming to the city in 2022, according to a new survey.

Published 27th April 2018.

Rogue landlord ordered to pay ground-breaking fine

Leila Amjadi, aged 33, of Sutton Coldfield, was yesterday found guilty at Birmingham Magistrates Court of 35 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) offences.

Published 19th April 2018.

Join Gold Coast medallists – and try top sports – at Birmingham’s “Homecoming” event

Public invited to join the celebrations as Birmingham hosts a 'Homecoming' celebration for Team England Gold Coast Commonwealth Games stars

Published 17th April 2018.

Birmingham City Council Appoints Project Director for Birmingham 2022 from Gold Coast 2018

One of the key figures delivering the 2018 Commonwealth Games has been appointed to the Project Director role for Birmingham 2022 within Birmingham City Council

Published 17th April 2018.

Local elections: Statements of Persons Nominated

Statements of Persons Nominated for the local elections in Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield next month.

Published 9th April 2018.

Lord Mayor visiting Australia to build Commonwealth bridges

Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Anne Underwood has today (April 8) arrived in Queensland to represent the city at the Handover Ceremony at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Published 7th April 2018.

Refurbished Sutton Coldfield library to open on 3 April

The refurbished Sutton Coldfield town centre library, incorporating the Little Green Bookworm play café, is to open on 3 April

Published 29th March 2018.

Landlord fined £25,000 for breaching housing regulations in Stockland Green

Anthony Freeman, aged 58 of Sutton Coldfield, has pleaded guilty to failure to obtain a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licence and numerous breaches of the HMO Management Regulations.

Published 29th March 2018.

Continued improvements to Birmingham children's services

Birmingham children's services continue to improve

An Ofsted report following a fourth monitoring visit of children’s services has found Birmingham City Council is maintaining progress already made with ‘further improvement evident in specific areas'

Published 29th March 2018.

Former council employee ordered to repay £20,000 in compensation

Birmingham City Council has supported the successful prosecution of a former housing officer for fraud under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Published 28th March 2018.

Cross-party statement ahead of Football Lads Alliance protest

There is no place in Birmingham for hatred or intolerance.

Published 22nd March 2018.

It's the Big Birmingham Bikes giveaway

2,000 bright orange bikes have been given away as part of the wider Birmingham Cycle Revolution

Published 20th March 2018.

Bid for funds to further improve cycle safety

Cycling safety in Birmingham will receive a further boost if the city council is successful in its bid for £1.6m cycle safety funding for the Birmingham Cycle Revolution scheme from government.

Published 19th March 2018.

Spoken word artist confirmed as part of Birmingham 2022 handover line-up

Birmingham based spoken word artist Amerah Saleh is confirmed today as taking part in the official Birmingham 2022 handover ceremony on Sunday 15 April 2018.

Published 19th March 2018.

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market wins top award

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market has been named as the Best Outdoor Event in the city, by readers of What’s On, it was announced today (16 March).

Published 16th March 2018.

Make a pledge and support National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day

Show your support for national child sexual exploitation awareness day (Sunday March 18) by making a personal pledge to help tackle this horrific crime.

Published 13th March 2018.

City’s first female councillor honoured on International Women’s Day

Birmingham’s first female councillor was honoured today (8 March) by having a room at the Council House dedicated in her name.

Published 8th March 2018.

2,022 young people needed for Commonwealth Games handover ceremony

Plans are under way for the official Birmingham 2022 handover ceremony on 15 April, which will see young people from the city perform as part of the Closing Ceremony of Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Published 7th March 2018.

City stages record-breaking IAAF World Indoor Championships

The hugely successful 17th IAAF World Indoor Championships was staged in Birmingham last weekend and it included four days of thrilling athletics action at Arena Birmingham.

Published 6th March 2018.

School closures - Friday 2 March

As a result of the current snow and freezing weather, all local authority schools, city council-run day nurseries and related transport services will not operate on Friday 2 March.

Published 1st March 2018.

Birmingham to welcome a new generation, says Coe

Birmingham will welcome a new generation of athletics fans at the IAAF World Indoor Championships with over half of spectators watching the sport live for the first time, IAAF President Seb Coe said.

Published 1st March 2018.

£20.22 ticket offer for Gymnastics World Cup at Arena Birmingham

Birmingham City Council and British Gymnastics are celebrating the 2022 Commonwealth Games coming to Birmingham with a special ticket offer for subscribers to the council’s Birmingham Bulletin.

Published 1st March 2018.

Secondary school transfer - offers at 1 March 2018

Pupils will today find out which secondary school they will attend in September

Published 28th February 2018.

Royal Marines receive Freedom of the City

Freedom of the City for Royal Marines

The Royal Marines received the Freedom of the City of Birmingham during a special ceremony in Victoria Square today (24 February).

Published 24th February 2018.

Birmingham at the heart of investment opportunities showcase

Midlands UK event programme to showcase investment opportunities on the world stage at MIPIM 2018

Published 20th February 2018.

On Valentine's Day, Birmingham proves it loves sport

In March Birmingham will once again prove that it loves sport when the city hosts three major sports events in three Commonwealth sports, all in one venue - Arena Birmingham.

Published 14th February 2018.

Commonwealth Games Village to provide housing legacy

The transformation of north-west Birmingham will be significantly accelerated thanks to the housing legacy from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 13th February 2018.

City announces plans to celebrate women’s vote centenary

A century on from the first women being given the vote, Birmingham City Council today revealed its plans for a series of events and projects to mark this important anniversary.

Published 6th February 2018.

Working together to tackle domestic abuse

Councillor Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member for health and social care, talks about why tackling domestic abuse is everyone’s business.

Published 6th February 2018.

Garden Waste service 2018

Subscriptions for this year’s Birmingham City Council garden waste collection service are now available.

Published 2nd February 2018.

Sandwell announces preferred site for Aquatics Centre

Sandwell Council today (23 January 2018) announced Londonderry Playing Fields, Smethwick as its preferred site for the new build Aquatics Centre for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 23rd January 2018.

Holocaust Memorial Day event - January 28

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham will lead the city’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations at the Council House on Sunday, January 28.

Published 22nd January 2018.

Response to care workers' strike

Councillor Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member for health and social care, responds to the announcement that care workers are to strike over vital changes to our enablement service

Published 19th January 2018.

Children's social care in Birmingham continues to improve

An Ofsted report following a third visit to examine the progress of children’s services has found Birmingham City Council ‘is making continued progress’ and the quality of social work has improved.

Published 19th January 2018.

A trio of unrelated city food firms fined

Three Birmingham food firms were ordered to pay nearly £9,000 at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (18 January 2018).

Published 18th January 2018.

Call for support following Carillion collapse

Birmingham City Council has called on the Government to ensure that the Carillion collapse does not slow the pace of economic regeneration in Birmingham

Published 17th January 2018.

Stechford’s new leisure centre is now open

Is your new year’s resolution to get fit and active? If you live in east Birmingham there’s a great incentive with the opening of the brand new Stechford Leisure Centre on Station Road.

Published 9th January 2018.

Refuse collection update - 5 January 2018

The following is an update on the recovery plan to catch up with recent missed bin collections in the city:

Published 5th January 2018.

Sutton Coldfield Library improvement work set to start next month

Work to improve Sutton Coldfield Library is due to start on January 15 in response to public demand for a service to be retained locally.

Published 29th December 2017.

Missed bin collections - 29 December 2017 update

The following is a statement on recent missed bin collections in parts of Birmingham in recent weeks:

Published 29th December 2017.

Christmas tree recycling service at four city parks

Anyone with a real Christmas tree that is no longer needed as the festive season comes to an end can recycle it thanks to the help of Birmingham City Council.

Published 29th December 2017.

Commonwealth Games Federation selects Birmingham as Host City Partner of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today announced that it has selected Birmingham, England as the host city partner of the XXII Commonwealth Games in 2022.

Published 21st December 2017.

Festive partygoers: Be safe, book your taxi home

With the festive party season now in full swing, Birmingham City Council is encouraging Christmas revellers to stay safe and pre-book their taxis.

Published 20th December 2017.

Pupils enjoy a festive trip to the Frankfurt Christmas Market

Pupils from Mayfield School enjoyed free rides on the Victorian carousel at the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market earlier today (13 December 2017).

Published 13th December 2017.

Update on missed bins from 11-12 December 2017

The recovery plan to deal with missed bin collections during the recent adverse weather on December 11-12 has been announced.

Published 12th December 2017.

New chief executive confirmed

Dawn Baxendale, currently chief executive at Southampton City Council, has been confirmed as the new chief executive at Birmingham City Council

Published 11th December 2017.

Bin collections - 12 December 2017

The following is a statement on plans for Birmingham's refuse collection service tomorrow (Tuesday 12 December 2017) as the adverse weather is forecast to continue.

Published 11th December 2017.

School closures - Tuesday 12 December 2017

The following is a statement on the decision to allow schools to make their own decision on any closures tomorrow (Tuesday 12 December 2017).

Published 11th December 2017.

Bin collections suspended - 11 December 2017

The following is a statement about the safety-related suspension of bin collections in Birmingham tomorrow (Monday 11 December 2017).

Published 10th December 2017.

School closures - Monday 11 December

As a result of the current snow and freezing weather, all city council-run schools and related transport services will not operate on Monday 11 December.

Published 10th December 2017.

There will be no bin collections on Christmas Day or Boxing Day this year

Christmas waste collection plan 2017 is confirmed

Residents in Birmingham are being reminded of this year’s Christmas and new year waste collection arrangements, as the festive season nears.

Published 8th December 2017.

Change into Action - new ways to help rough sleepers

An alternative giving campaign launched today (Friday 8 December) to help people sleeping rough in Birmingham.

Published 8th December 2017.

Birmingham and Solihull blazing trail on sports and activity

Birmingham and Solihull has been chosen by Sport England as a pilot area to work with on a bold new approach to build healthier, more active communities across England.

Published 5th December 2017.

Doing things differently to prevent homelessness

Cabinet will be asked to approve a new strategy for homelessness prevention on 12 December.

Published 4th December 2017.

Birmingham looks to Asia for post-Brexit investment

City attracts £300m investment from Hong Kong creating over 1,000 new homes.

Published 29th November 2017.

Statement on agreed Waste Management proposal

The following is a statement from the Leader of Birmingham City Council on the proposal to modernise waste management services, now agreed by both Cabinet and members of Unite the union:

Published 25th November 2017.

Image showing traditional gifts and clothing at the Christmas market

Family Day discounts at Frankfurt Christmas Market

Visitors to Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market will be able to get discounts on a wide range of food and gifts, as part of Family Day on Sunday (19 November).

Published 16th November 2017.

Youth Promise Plus on High Speed to success

“I would recommend Youth Promise Plus to other young people in my situation – using www.cog-brum.co.uk opened up access to so many opportunities that I never knew existed.”

Published 13th November 2017.

Lord Mayor to open Frankfurt Christmas Market

Lord Mayor to open city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market

Birmingham’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market returns to the city for five weeks from next week.

Published 9th November 2017.

New database to help Brummies discover their roots

A digital database, containing around 1.5 million burial and cremation records, has been launched to help families trace their Birmingham ancestors.

Published 9th November 2017.

Arts Minister John Glen visits the Library of Birmingham

Arts minister visits the Library of Birmingham

The Library of Birmingham’s role in supporting innovation and creativity was praised during a visit by the Government’s arts minister earlier today (8 November 2017).

Published 8th November 2017.

Confirmation of Leader and Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council

A meeting of the city council has today confirmed the appointments of Leader and Deputy Leader

Published 7th November 2017.

Council and Capita announce a flexible ICT partnership proposal

The city council and Capita's proposal is due to go to Cabinet on 14 November.

Published 7th November 2017.

Statement in relation to an event organised by the Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) campaigning group

Birmingham City Council is aware that an event has been organised by MEND to debate the issues relating to the Trojan Horse events of a few years ago.

Published 3rd November 2017.

Statement on New York attack

The following is a statement from Cllr Anne Underwood, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, after yesterday's terror attack in New York City.

Published 1st November 2017.

Stalls at night at the Frankfurt christmas market

Partners working together on city's Christmas safety

Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with West Midlands Police and traders from the Frankfurt Christmas Market to install security measures ahead of this year’s festivities.

Published 26th October 2017.

A new poster launched by Birmingham City Council sends out a clear message against fly-tipping

New signs warn fly-tippers they are being watched

New signs warning potential fly-tippers of Birmingham City Council’s approach to the problem are being rolled out at hotspot sites across the city.

Published 23rd October 2017.

Birmingham named as one of Britain’s smartest cities

Birmingham is one of Britain’s top 10 smartest cities in the second UK Smart Cities Index, commissioned by Huawei UK and conducted by Navigant Consulting

Published 23rd October 2017.

New dog control measures introduce tougher fines

New dog control Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) come into effect across Birmingham today (20 October 2017), with increased fines for dog owners who fail to control or pick up after their pets.

Published 20th October 2017.

Christmas is coming to Brum

Christmas in Birmingham is just four weeks away, with the Frankfurt Christmas Market, big wheel and ice rink returning to the city next month.

Published 19th October 2017.

Improvements to Birmingham children's services continue

An Ofsted report following a second monitoring visit of children's services this year has found Birmingham City Council 'is continuing to make progress’ and the quality of social work has improved

Published 19th October 2017.

Employer and landlord fined after employee falls through skylight

Two Birmingham businesses were fined a total of £14,000 after a woman fell through a skylight during a rooftop photo shoot, at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday (16 October 2017).

Published 17th October 2017.

Fishmonger fined after employee falls from height

A Birmingham fishmongers has been ordered to pay £13,255 after an employee fell 2.5m (8.2ft) out of a delivery hatch in June 2016, at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday (16 October 2017).

Published 17th October 2017.

New early years service for Birmingham families

“To give every child in Birmingham an equal chance to have the best start in life so they can achieve their full potential

Published 16th October 2017.

Response to High Court judgement

Birmingham City Council response to Al Hijrah school court ruling

Published 13th October 2017.

Birmingham City Council website wins two Lovie Awards

Birmingham City Council has won a Gold award and a People’s Choice award at the Lovies, Europe’s leading awards organisation honouring excellence in design and user experience on the internet.

Published 12th October 2017.

Birmingham Design Guide to inspire innovation in development

Birmingham City Council has launched the first stage in the production of a comprehensive design guide for the city that will help steer all future development

Published 5th October 2017.

Preparations "on track for an amazing" World Indoors

Following a visit to Birmingham last week, the IAAF is confident the preparations of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) are on track to host an amazing IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham.

Published 4th October 2017.

Trader ordered to pay £85,726 for selling illicit tobacco

A Birmingham trader, who was found to have illicit tobacco in his shop, has been ordered to pay £85,726 at Birmingham Crown Court today (3 October 2017).

Published 3rd October 2017.

Council renews support for Faith Covenant

Birmingham’s Faith Covenant has today (October 3) been formally signed by Cllr Tristan Chatfield - the city council Cabinet Member for Transparency, Openness and Equality.

Published 3rd October 2017.

Jonathan Tew, Assistant Chief Executive for Birmingham city council

Jonathan Tew appointed as Assistant Chief Executive

Jonathan Tew has been appointed as Assistant Chief Executive of Birmingham City Council and will take up his post in January 2018.

Published 3rd October 2017.

Government confirms Birmingham bid for the Commonwealth Games 2022

The Interim Leader of Birmingham City Council has welcomed the news that the Government is backing Birmingham to be the UK’s official candidate city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 29th September 2017.

Student wins Zero Hero challenge with selfie-themed video

With Freshers’ Week underway, one student who began the term with an impressive start was Alexander Deiry of Birmingham City University, who scooped a big prize of £500 worth of Amazon vouchers.

Published 28th September 2017.

Ban on encampments extended to fifth city park

Birmingham City Council has added a fifth site to an injunction banning encampments from moving onto several city parks until July 2019.

Published 27th September 2017.

Lessons will be learned after Velo Birmingham success

Cllr Ian Ward, Interim Leader of Birmingham City Council, says lessons will be learned from the first ever Velo Birmingham event on Sunday (September 24).

Published 26th September 2017.

Response to High Court hearing on waste management

The following is a statement after today’s High Court ruling relating to the future of the city’s waste management service:

Published 20th September 2017.

Latest Secretary of State response to Improvement Panel

The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, has written a response to a letter he received from the Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel on August 4.

Published 11th September 2017.

Statement from Cllr John Clancy

The following is a statement issued by Cllr John Clancy this afternoon (September 11):

Published 11th September 2017.

Birmingham welcomes Commonwealth Games decision

Birmingham today (7 September 2017) welcomed the decision by the Commonwealth Games Delivery Unit (CGDU) to recommend it as a Candidate City to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 7th September 2017.

Council House complex and BM&AG feasibility study

A contractor-led design team has been appointed to conduct a feasibility study into a major modernisation of the Council House complex & Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Published 7th September 2017.

22 reasons Birmingham should host the 2022 Commonwealth Games

With the decision due soon as to whether an English Bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games the Birmingham bid team has compiled a list of 22 reasons why the city should be selected.

Published 5th September 2017.

Update on waste collection service plan - August 31

In order to protect its legal and financial position, the council is issuing redundancy notices to the Grade 3 Leading Hands in the refuse service – as approved by Cabinet on 27 June.

Published 31st August 2017.

Birmingham Weekender encapsulates spirit of cultural programme for 2022 bid

Just 22 days ahead of Birmingham’s largest arts festival, Birmingham Weekender (from 22 – 24 September), the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bid team unveils its cultural programme for the Games.

Published 31st August 2017.

Business backing for 2022 Games bid

The Birmingham 2022 bid team today unveiled its plans to showcase the best of UK industry and business to a global audience, as part of its 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.

Published 25th August 2017.

Sofas dumped on Becton Grove, Perry Barr

Flytipper jailed for dumping waste across Brum

Two Birmingham men who ran an unlicensed waste collection service received prison sentences totalling 40 months after admitting to 16 offences at Birmingham Crown Court today (23 August 2017).

Published 23rd August 2017.

Adam Gemili and Nathaneel Mitchell-Blake back the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bid

Stars of screen and sport back the bid

Hollywood stars Julie Walters and David Harewood are joining with over 60 top sports stars to back Birmingham’s bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 23rd August 2017.

Birmingham boosts 2022 Bid with Baton visit

The Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Birmingham on Sunday (August 20).

Published 18th August 2017.

Library of Birmingham hosts Lok Virsa one day arts festival

Library of Birmingham hosts Lok Virsa festival

A colourful one-day arts festival celebrating South Asian heritage is being staged at the Library of Birmingham next week.

Published 18th August 2017.

Leamington Spa bowled over to be part of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid

Home of Bowls England and the English National Bowls Championships, has been revealed as the Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls venue for Birmingham’s 2022 Bid.

Published 18th August 2017.

Hajj travel firm and director ordered to pay £43,000

A travel firm offering Hajj and Umrah trips and its director were ordered to pay £43,000 - after being convicted last year for misleading customers - at Birmingham Crown Court today (17 August 2017).

Published 17th August 2017.

Eurostar arrives in Brum as training for National College for High Speed Rail

Birmingham today welcomed a symbol of the city's and region’s future employment prospects with the delivery of a newly refurbished Eurostar power car.

Published 17th August 2017.

Pakistan's Consul General Syed Ahmed Maroof (sixth from left) and Deputy Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Carl Rice, raising Pakistan's flag today.

Birmingham marks 70 years of Indian and Pakistan independence

A series of events are taking place across Birmingham this week to mark the 70th anniversary of India’s and Pakistan’s independence

Published 14th August 2017.

Paper and card recycling South Yardley

To ensure paper and cardboard can be recycled during the ongoing industrial dispute, the council has teamed up with Smurfit Kappa to offer a kerbside service to residents in South Yardley ward.

Published 14th August 2017.

How 3x3 basketball could look in Victoria Square during a 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Basketball and Urban Street Festival at heart of Birmingham’s bid

Birmingham’s Victoria Square would transform into a sporting and cultural landmark for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 10th August 2017.

Villa Park: Spectacular 2022 venue

Rugby 7s is a fantastic showcase of sport, demonstrating energy, skill and passion, with both players and fans actively engaging in the game.

Published 8th August 2017.

Paper and card recycling in Sutton Trinity

To ensure paper and cardboard can be recycled during the ongoing industrial dispute, the council has teamed up with Smurfit Kappa to offer a trial kerbside service to residents in Sutton Trinity ward.

Published 7th August 2017.

Suzanna Reid, commercial director of Unique Venues Birmingham

Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Library of Birmingham announce joint conferencing and events venture

Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Library of Birmingham have today (7 August 2017) announced a joint conferencing and events venture, Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB).

Published 7th August 2017.

Response to Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel letter

The Leader of Birmingham City Council responds to the latest letter from the Independent Improvement Panel

Published 4th August 2017.

Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel publishes letter to DCLG

The Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel today published a letter to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government reporting on Birmingham City Council's improvement progress

Published 4th August 2017.

Search for developer to transform Birmingham Smithfield begins

The search for a development partner to lead one of the largest city centre regeneration opportunities in Europe has formally commenced

Published 3rd August 2017.

Books of Remembrance relocated to Library of Birmingham

Books of Remembrance previously housed in the Hall of Memory can now be viewed on the ground floor of the Library of Birmingham.

Published 2nd August 2017.

Fontaine Chapman, Galal Yafai, Kare Adenegan, Mimi-Isabella Cesar and Elise Glynn all back the Birmingham 2022 bid

Young athletes back Brum bid

Five talented young Midlands athletes from a range of sports gathered in Birmingham yesterday (July 31) to reveal why they are backing Birmingham’s 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.

Published 1st August 2017.

US athletics stars take part in city Sports Festival

To coincide with USA Track and Field’s training camp in Birmingham, a community sports festival took place in the city’s Perry Park.

Published 31st July 2017.

American and Jamaican athletes attend Civic Service at Birmingham Cathedral

Athletes, coaches and staff from USA Track & Field (USATF) and the Jamaican Track and Field team were invited to a special civic service, which was held at Birmingham Cathedral on Saturday (29 July).

Published 30th July 2017.

USA athletes Natasha Hastings and Dawn Harper-Nelson at Alexander Stadium

USA Track & Field back in Birmingham ahead of IAAF World Championships

More than 150 athletes, officials and staff representing USA Track & Field (USATF) are staying in Birmingham at the end of July, ahead of the IAAF World Championships.

Published 28th July 2017.

Birmingham 2022 Bid celebrates a summer of sporting success

It has been an incredible summer of sport for Midlands athletes, coinciding with Birmingham’s bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Published 28th July 2017.

City work on extremism honoured in the USA

As part of the latest phase of an information sharing project on how to better tackle extremism, the City and County of Denver has proclaimed this week as Birmingham PREVENT Violence Week.

Published 25th July 2017.

Tackling Brum’s housing shortage with creative thinking

Cabinet has approved a raft of measures to address the housing shortage in Birmingham today (Tuesday 25 July) with three specialist housing reports.

Published 25th July 2017.

Birmingham Archives and Collections achieves national accreditation

Birmingham Archives and Collections, based at the Library of Birmingham, has been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by The National Archives today (20 July 2017).

Published 20th July 2017.

Brendan Foster joins Birmingham 2022 Bid team

Commonwealth Champion and legendary long-distance athlete, Brendan Foster CBE, is today announced as the latest addition to the Birmingham 2022 Bid team.

Published 19th July 2017.

Encampments banned from city parks for two years

Birmingham City Council has successfully gained two injunctions banning encampments from moving onto four city parks and recreation grounds until July 2019.

Published 18th July 2017.

Green Flag success for Birmingham parks and crematoria

It’s official – Birmingham has 17 of Britain’s best green spaces.

Published 18th July 2017.

Library of Birmingham to set up partnership with The REP

A report outlining plans for the Library of Birmingham and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) to develop a commercial partnership is set to be approved by Cabinet next week (Tuesday, 25 July 2

Published 17th July 2017.

Travel agents targeted in Hajj fraud operation

Trading Standards officers and the City Of London Police have visited travel agents across Birmingham that were identified as potentially selling unlicensed package tours to Mecca.

Published 14th July 2017.

An image of what the Sandwell Aquatics Centre could look like during a 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

West Midlands region to benefit from 2022 Games bid

Following the Commonwealth Games Development Unit (CGDU) visit to Birmingham this week, the 2022 bid team can now announce three further sports and venues benefitting the wider West Midlands region.

Published 14th July 2017.

Plans for a rating scheme for private hire firms

Private hire firms in Birmingham could be rated in a similar way to food businesses if a new ratings scheme is approved, subject to consultation with the trade.

Published 13th July 2017.

Statement: Jamaican team returns to University of Birmingham

Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, welcomes the University of Birmingham's announcement that the Jamaican Track & Field team are returning to the city.

Published 13th July 2017.

Hockey and squash would be hosted at the University of Birmingham if the city hosts the 2022 Commonwealth Games

University of Birmingham backs 2022 Games bid

Birmingham 2022 today announces its partnership with University of Birmingham for its 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid.

Published 5th July 2017.

Building great homes, creating great places – Birmingham leads the way

Birmingham City Council has today (July 5) launched its new housing pamphlet – “Building great homes, creating great places – Birmingham leads the way”.

Published 5th July 2017.

Images of rejuvenated Alexander Stadium released

Images of what a revamped Alexander Stadium could look like if Birmingham hosts the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been revealed.

Published 30th June 2017.

Arts Council funding for city's cultural sector

Arts Council England (ACE) has announced £88.7 million investment in Birmingham's cultural sector - with funding for 37 arts organisations across the city.

Published 29th June 2017.

Ruby the Red Panda is joined by Hannah England and Joan Durose

IAAF World Indoor mascot revealed

Ruby the Red Panda, the official mascot for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018, has been unveiled with the help of World Championship 1500m silver medallist, Hannah England.

Published 28th June 2017.

Plans to modernise waste services announced

A report to Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on June 27 has set out plans for a modern refuse service.

Published 27th June 2017.

City reveals world-class indoor arenas for 2022 Commonwealths bid

Birmingham today reveals four indoor arenas in the Birmingham and Solihull area that will play a pivotal role in delivering its Commonwealth Games 2022 bid.

Published 26th June 2017.

Council to fit sprinklers in tower blocks

Birmingham City Council’s residential tower blocks are to be fitted with sprinkler systems and other fire suppression measures following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in London.

Published 22nd June 2017.

Coalition to explore how to keep Moseley Pool open

Cabinet will be asked to keep Moseley Road Pool open until 31 March 2018 – to give more time for community organisations to prepare plans for its future use.

Published 22nd June 2017.

Council and Capita announce flexible partnership proposal

Birmingham City Council and Capita have jointly developed and agreed a new and more flexible four-year partnership proposal that will deliver £43 million of savings by 2020/21.

Published 22nd June 2017.

Bids to Young Active Travel Trust invited

Organisations with ideas on how to encourage parents and pupils to reduce school car journeys are being invited to bid for funds from the Birmingham Young Active Travel Trust.

Published 22nd June 2017.

Statement on Paul Dransfield

Paul Dransfield has announced he is set to leave Birmingham City Council after 10 years, and a previous 23 years in the Midlands.

Published 21st June 2017.

City unveils vision and logo for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham's Commonwealth Games Steering Group has submitted its Preliminary Questionnaire response for bidding to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games to the DCMS

Published 19th June 2017.

Birmingham scoops another award for Rowland Emett tribute

Birmingham City Council has scooped Platinum – and the Geoff Hamilton award for the best exhibit in the floral category – at this year’s Gardeners’ World Live Show at the NEC.

Published 15th June 2017.

Birmingham tower blocks statement

The following is a statement on Birmingham’s tower blocks following today’s tragic incident in London:

Published 15th June 2017.

Don’t bring fish to public pools – “it’s not fair on the fish”

Anglers and fish owners are being asked not to bring fish to public pools as Birmingham City Council takes steps to remove fish from Shenley Fields pool after 150 fish died there.

Published 15th June 2017.

National Clean Air Day activities confirmed

Details of activities taking place across Birmingham for the first ever National Clean Air Day have been confirmed.

Published 9th June 2017.

City sandwich bar fined £35,000 for mice activity

A Birmingham sandwich bar was ordered to pay £35,000 after being found guilty of three offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, at Birmingham Magistrates Court today.

Published 8th June 2017.

Birmingham’s response to the attacks in London

Update 5 June: There will be a national one minute silence tomorrow, Tuesday 6 June at 11am in memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks in London on Saturday evening.

Published 6th June 2017.

Lord Mayor’s Awards 2017

Each year the Lord Mayor of Birmingham invites nominations for the Lord Mayor’s Awards and this year the outgoing Lord Mayor, Cllr Carl Rice, now the new Deputy Lord Mayor – presented four awards

Published 26th May 2017.

Birmingham brings back sixth Gold from Chelsea

Birmingham City Council has scooped Gold at the Chelsea Flower Show for the sixth year running, in the floral category, with a display that celebrates the work of Rowland Emett OBE

Published 26th May 2017.

New Lord Mayor to support Dementia UK and Whizz Kidz

Birmingham’s new Lord Mayor – Cllr Anne Underwood – has taken up office after the Mayor Making ceremony which took place at the Council House on Tuesday (23 May).

Published 26th May 2017.

National Clean Air Day in Birmingham

Employers, schools and communities in Birmingham are being urged to get involved in the first ever National Clean Air Day next month.

Published 25th May 2017.

UK threat level changed from severe to critical

Members of the public should always remain alert to the danger of terrorism and report any suspicious activity to the police on 999 or the anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321.

Published 24th May 2017.

Joint Group Leaders' statement

Joint Group Leaders' statement following attack in Manchester.

Published 23rd May 2017.

Fundraising agreement comes into effect in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council and the Institute of Fundraising (IoF) have agreed to launch a street fundraising agreement for the city, which comes into effect from today (2 May 2017).

Published 2nd May 2017.

Evening session added to World Indoor Champs in city

The IAAF Council yesterday approved the addition of a special high jump session for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 on the evening of Thursday 1 March.

Published 13th April 2017.

Fun, free outdoor activities on offer with Parklives return

Parks across Birmingham are set to play host to thousands of fun, free activity sessions as ParkLives returns to the city for a fourth year.

Published 12th April 2017.

City Council honoured for new website

Birmingham City Council has been awarded official Honouree status in the 2017 Webby Awards

Published 11th April 2017.

Response to Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel

BCC has responded to the latest letter from the secretary of state to the Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel

Published 4th April 2017.

Birmingham to name Stella Manzie as Interim Chief Executive

Stella Manzie is set to be appointed Interim Chief Executive of Birmingham City Council.

Published 20th March 2017.

Statement on 2022 Commonwealth Games

The following is a statement from Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, in relation to a statement issued by the Commonwealth Games Federation in relation to the Durban 2022 games:

Published 13th March 2017.

Don't lose your right to vote

People in Birmingham are being reminded to ensure their voices are heard in May’s elections.

Published 13th March 2017.

Council approves 2017/18 budget

Birmingham’s budget for 2017/18, was set last night at Full Council (28 February 2017), and will commit nearly £550million to services which protect and support adults and children across the city.

Published 1st March 2017.

Response to Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel letter

The Leader of Birmingham City Council responds to the latest letter from the Independent Improvement Panel.

Published 24th February 2017.

Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel latest reports

The Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel reports on the Council's financial plans for 2017/18.

Published 24th February 2017.

Delegates from USA track and field athletics

USA Track & Field confirm Birmingham training camp

USA Track & Field confirm Birmingham training camp ahead of the IAAF World Championships in London this summer.

Published 20th February 2017.

After listening to citizens, council to set 2017/18 budget

Following one of the largest pieces of consultation Birmingham City Council has completed, the 2017/18 proposed budget will be taken to Cabinet on 14th February.

Published 10th February 2017.

Library plans revised after consultation

Revised proposals for Birmingham’s Community Library service have been drawn up following feedback from citizens during a 12-week period of public consultation

Published 7th February 2017.

The way Birmingham allocates social housing is changing

Birmingham is changing the way it allocates social housing.

Published 6th February 2017.

Redress Scheme reminder – register or face a fine

Birmingham City Council is issuing a New Year reminder to Letting Agencies and Property Managers – register with a Redress Scheme, or you could face a £5k fine.

Published 17th January 2017.

Commonwealth Games 2026 feasibility study

The process to formally draw up a feasibility study for a Birmingham bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is now out of the starting blocks.

Published 16th January 2017.

£500,000 awarded for Aston & Newtown arts projects

Thirteen local arts and community organisations will receive arts grants totalling £500,000 to deliver projects in Aston and Newtown during 2017-18, it was announced today (6 January 2017).

Published 6th January 2017.

Moseley man jailed after lying to get a council house

A man from Moseley, Birmingham, was jailed for 16 months at Birmingham Crown Court today (5 January 2017) after lying to get a council house.

Published 5th January 2017.

Council welcomes £400k grant for rough sleepers

Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council have successfully bid for £400,000 of government funding to help get people new to the streets the rapid support that they need.

Published 5th January 2017.

Partners agree new busking guide

Guidelines designed to encourage responsible busking and street entertainment in Birmingham city centre have been formally adopted following a period of extensive public consultation.

Published 28th December 2016.

Beware: The 12 Cons of Christmas

Christmas is a time for giving, but people are being warned that for some unscrupulous individuals and firms it is a time for conning.

Published 15th December 2016.

Next phase of Birmingham Cycle Revolution set for green light

Cabinet is being asked to set the wheels in motion for the next phase of Birmingham Cycle Revolution (BCR).

Published 9th December 2016.

Three Brum landlords to pay £8k for breaching regulations

Three rogue landlords were ordered to pay a total of £8,028.10 at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (8 December 2016) for failing to obtain HMO licences and breaching legislation.

Published 8th December 2016.

#BrumBudget17: Have your say

Birmingham City Council today launches the public consultation on its 2017/18 budget proposals, including a Council Tax rise of 3.99% (2% Social Care Precept and 1.99% general Council Tax increases).

Published 8th December 2016.

Order your 2017 garden waste service now

Citizens wishing to have their garden waste collected in a clean and convenient way can sign up to Birmingham City Council’s 2017 service from today (December 6).

Published 6th December 2016.

Extent of city's food mountain revealed

Almost half of all waste placed in the city’s household wheelie bins is food – that’s the shock finding from new research carried out by Birmingham City Council

Published 14th November 2016.

City unites for Day of Action on cleaner greener streets

A city-wide day of action was staged on November 9 to demonstrate how improved local leadership can help achieve cleaner, greener streets for all.

Published 9th November 2016.

Response to Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel report

The Leader and Chief Executive of Birmingham City Council have responded to the latest letter to the Secretary of State, Sajid Javid, welcoming recognition of the progress the council is making.

Published 9th November 2016.

Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel latest report

Birmingham City Council warned it faces mammoth task to balance its 2017/18 budget.

Published 9th November 2016.

Delegation from USA Track and Field visit city

A delegation from USA Track and Field, visited Birmingham on Thursday (October 27), to discuss the details for a proposed training camp, which would be held in the city in summer 2017.

Published 28th October 2016.

Improving health and wellbeing for people in Birmingham and Solihull

The following statement is from Mark Rogers, System Leader, Birmingham and Solihull STP and Chief Executive, Birmingham City Council

Published 24th October 2016.

150th anniversary for city libraries

Libraries across Birmingham will be hosting a series of activities and events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the city’s first purpose-built Reference Library this month.

Published 18th October 2016.

City scoops top Britain In Bloom honour

Birmingham last night (October 14) scooped a Gold award in the Champion of Champions category at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals Awards

Published 15th October 2016.

Slower is safer as 20mph limits come into effect

Motorists are being advised that 20mph speed limits come into force across large parts of Birmingham from Monday (October 10).

Published 7th October 2016.

Bringing community wealth to Birmingham

A ground-breaking Birmingham project aims to stop millions of pounds 'leaking out' of the city economy every year.

Published 28th September 2016.

Vélo Birmingham launches

The inaugural Vélo Birmingham was launched officially at the NEC Cycle Show today (September 22) following a teaser campaign that generated more than 30,000 pre-registrations.

Published 22nd September 2016.

Bikeability funding boost for Birmingham

Tens of thousands of Birmingham children will benefit from cycle training after the city was awarded a £1.2 million grant enabling the Bikeability scheme to continue until March 2020.

Published 19th September 2016.

Birmingham scoops gold in Heart of England in Bloom awards

Birmingham has won a Gold in the Large City category and Cannon Hill Park picked up the Mike Garwood Memorial Award in this year’s Heart of England In Bloom competition.

Published 19th September 2016.

Communities sent for £2 million funding boost

Birmingham communities are set for a funding boost with the launch of a £2 million initiative to support innovative projects across the city.

Published 16th September 2016.

Zero Heroes are coming to a cleaner, greener street near you

Birmingham’s new Zero Hero campaign to encourage waste reduction with a series of pop-up events across the city.

Published 12th September 2016.

BikeFest returns to Birmingham

Families are being invited to get pedalling at the HSBC BikeFest 2016, the free cycling festival which returns to Birmingham for its second year on Sunday, September 18.

Published 7th September 2016.

Local electoral arrangements finalised for Birmingham

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements across Birmingham.

Published 6th September 2016.

The front of the refurbished Stirchley Baths

Behind the scenes at Stirchley Baths for Heritage Week

This Sunday 11 September, Stirchley Baths, a former Edwardian swimming baths and public wash house on Bournville Lane, opens its doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days and Birmingham Heritage Week.

Published 5th September 2016.

Birmingham’s Lord Mayor recognises role of the Merchant Navy

Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Carl Rice, will fly the Red Ensign at 10am on Saturday September 3, outside the Council House in Victoria Square, to celebrate Merchant Navy Day.

Published 2nd September 2016.

Look out for electoral register letters and emails

Birmingham residents are urged to be on the lookout for emails and letters from the council’s elections office over the next few weeks.

Published 25th August 2016.

Brummies take part in Britain’s biggest sports day

Brummies inspired by Team GB’s Olympic heroes and their amazing performances in Rio are being urged to try a range of activities as part of a free, nationwide sports day on Saturday (27 August 2016).

Published 24th August 2016.

Warning over Council Tax refund scam

Chris Gibbs, Service Director for Customer Services at Birmingham City Council, is warning residents to be vigilant against a Council Tax refund scam.

Published 24th August 2016.

Councillor John Clancy - Leader of Birmingham City Council

Young Active Travel trust set to be formed

Proposals to create a new charitable trust designed to support improvements to the ways in which children travel in the city are set to be formally approved next month (September)

Published 23rd August 2016.

Popular pub fined £105,000 for mice infestation

A Birmingham-based pub firm was today (19 August 2016) ordered to pay £114, 528 after evidence of mouse activity was found throughout one of its city centre pubs.

Published 19th August 2016.

Child Sexual Exploitation prevention campaign

See Me, Hear Me – child sexual exploitation awareness campaign

A website raising awareness of child sexual exploitation has received almost 6,000 hits in the first two weeks of a new digital media campaign.

Published 18th August 2016.

A-level results – understanding your options

Councillor Brett O’Reilly, cabinet member for jobs and skills, looks at the options open to those getting their A-level results today.

Published 18th August 2016.

Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras switched on today

Motorists are being reminded that new Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are now in operation across Birmingham and Solihull, having been switched on today (August 8).

Published 16th August 2016.

New lights brighten up Birmingham’s towpaths

The Canal and River Trust charity is working in partnership with Birmingham City Council to replace 250 worn out and broken lights located along canal towpaths in the city centre.

Published 8th August 2016.

Dr Mashuq Ally set to retire

Mark Rogers, Chief Executive of Birmingham City Council said: “Dr Mashuq Ally is retiring from Birmingham City Council at the end of August.

Published 5th August 2016.

Representatives from Westleigh, Birmingham City Council and Viridian Housing.

Partnership provides new housing for Kings Norton

Birmingham has gained 44 brand new affordable homes thanks to a partnership between leading house builder Westleigh, Birmingham City Council and Viridian Housing.

Published 2nd August 2016.

Hydrogen buses coming to the city

Cleaner, greener buses will be coming to Birmingham after £3milllion was awarded to a city council-led partnership project by the Department for Transport and the Office for Low Emissions Vehicles

Published 25th July 2016.

Money advice service to open at the Indoor Market

A community money advice service, designed to help those who struggle to get credit – and are therefore more likely to go to loan sharks.

Published 28th June 2016.

Coronavirus (COVID-19):

Tesco fined £7.5m for selling out of date food at three city stores

Tributes paid after death of the Duke of Edinburgh

Clean Air Zone support grants for taxis surpass £1million mark

Bimingham City Council publishes Active Travel review

Supportive measures announced to help Birmingham reopen safely

Key actions to improve air quality in Birmingham

Appointment of interim chief executive

Motorpoint confirmed as City Council’s partner to deliver Birmingham Clean Air Zone’s Scrappage and Travel Scheme

How to get help for children with special educational needs

Supporting businesses to re-open safely

Steelworks at Alexander Stadium redevelopment reach exciting milestone

Birmingham landmarks go purple in celebration of Census 2021

Design concept images of COVID-19 memorial gardens released

Leader welcomes BBC announcement

Charter for faith settings launched to help keep worshippers safe

Redevelopment of Birmingham’s Southside to start next month

Civic University Agreements strengthen role in local community

Statutory Plant Health Notice – Lickey Hills

Birmingham residents urged to have their say on Our Future City Plan consultation

Plans to extend Covid marshals scheme to help keep city safe

Owners of unoccupied homes in Birmingham will pay the premium price in council tax billing

Council finalises details of £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund

City’s first female leader to be honoured with new artwork

New community project aims to help city women find their voice

Meal vouchers for 72,000 children over Easter break

Back to school - message to parents and carers

Birmingham earns Tree City of the World status for second year

Secondary school transfer - offers at 1 March 2021

Birmingham 2022 - Celebrating Communities

Rough sleeping down by 67% in Birmingham

Fly-tipper jailed for 13 months

More than £4m of further walking and cycling improvements to be delivered across Birmingham

COVID support grants launched for Birmingham taxi drivers

Round two of business support grants launches following first round success

Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021 in Birmingham

Empty Homes Week

Statement regarding role of chief executive

City council to provide meal vouchers for half-term

£5,000 grant for Birmingham’s hackney carriage drivers to prepare for the Clean Air Zone

Waste collection update - 9 February 2021

Birmingham City Council launches a series of Clean Air Zone webinars

Extra testing in Frankley Great Park and parts of south Northfield due to COVID-19 variant

Cleaner streets boost for Birmingham thanks to new mechanical sweepers

Strategy to improve lives of East Birmingham residents set for approval

Arena Birmingham set for new indoor track in £1.2m council investment

Birmingham warehouse fined £60,000 for unsafe working practices

Our Future City Plan public consultation launched today

Waste collection update - 26 January 2021

Alexander Stadium contractor announces second round of You Matter Communities scheme

Waste collection cancellation - 25 January 2021

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 - be the light in the darkness

We must stay vigilant despite vaccine roll-out

Public consultation on regeneration plans for central Birmingham to be launched

The cost of funerals could be changing – have your say!

City centre improvements and fountain repairs set to be approved by Cabinet

Supermarkets urged to step up safety measures

Director of Education and Skills leaves Birmingham City Council

New rules for weddings and wakes come into effect today

CBE for Director of Adult Social Care

Birmingham moves to Covid Tier 4: Stay at Home

Christmas tree recycling - January 2021

Changes to Cemetery opening hours in preparation for Christmas

Booking system upgrades make it easier to visit the city’s Household Recycling Centres

Birmingham’s e-cargo bike pilot launches in time to make Christmas deliveries green

Perry Barr street to be named after Birmingham’s first black councillor

Lateral flow (no symptoms) testing open for Birmingham residents

Birmingham reaches new deal to improve standards for homeless families

City centre car park to close in January

Joint statement from the seven West Midlands metropolitan authorities

New Alexander Stadium takes shape as impressive redevelopment progresses at pace

Cabinet approval for Birmingham Smithfield contract

Brummies tune in to watch local chefs raise awareness for homelessness scheme

Six new Perry Barr street names to reflect community and Commonwealth Sport values

Celebrating Communities: £2million council fund set to be created to help people celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Waste services boosted by arrival of new cleaner, greener, vehicles

Brummie chefs come together for Big Birmingham Cook-A-Long in aid of homelessness scheme

Christmas waste collection plans - Dec 2020 and Jan 2021

Birmingham City Council response to recent claims related to the A34 Perry Barr highway improvement scheme