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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.
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Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2018
The city’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market returns on 15 November 2018.
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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.
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Birmingham 2022 Chair is appointed
The Prime Minister has appointed John Crabtree OBE as the Chair of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Award-winning approach to repairs and maintenance
Birmingham City Council and Wates Living Space are celebrating after winning a prestigious national award.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Local elections: Statements of Persons Nominated
Statements of Persons Nominated for the local elections in Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield next month.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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'
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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.
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Cross-party statement ahead of Football Lads Alliance protest
There is no place in Birmingham for hatred or intolerance.
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It's the Big Birmingham Bikes giveaway
2,000 bright orange bikes have been given away as part of the wider Birmingham Cycle Revolution
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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£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.
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Secondary school transfer - offers at 1 March 2018
Pupils will today find out which secondary school they will attend in September
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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).
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Birmingham at the heart of investment opportunities showcase
Midlands UK event programme to showcase investment opportunities on the world stage at MIPIM 2018
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Garden Waste service 2018
Subscriptions for this year’s Birmingham City Council garden waste collection service are now available.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Missed bin collections - 29 December 2017 update
The following is a statement on recent missed bin collections in parts of Birmingham in recent weeks:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Doing things differently to prevent homelessness
Cabinet will be asked to approve a new strategy for homelessness prevention on 12 December.
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Birmingham looks to Asia for post-Brexit investment
City attracts £300m investment from Hong Kong creating over 1,000 new homes.
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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:
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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).
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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).
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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
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Response to High Court judgement
Birmingham City Council response to Al Hijrah school court ruling
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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:
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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.
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Statement from Cllr John Clancy
The following is a statement issued by Cllr John Clancy this afternoon (September 11):
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Birmingham boosts 2022 Bid with Baton visit
The Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Birmingham on Sunday (August 20).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Response to Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel letter
The Leader of Birmingham City Council responds to the latest letter from the Independent Improvement Panel
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Green Flag success for Birmingham parks and crematoria
It’s official – Birmingham has 17 of Britain’s best green spaces.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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University of Birmingham backs 2022 Games bid
Birmingham 2022 today announces its partnership with University of Birmingham for its 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Birmingham tower blocks statement
The following is a statement on Birmingham’s tower blocks following today’s tragic incident in London:
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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.
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National Clean Air Day activities confirmed
Details of activities taking place across Birmingham for the first ever National Clean Air Day have been confirmed.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Joint Group Leaders' statement
Joint Group Leaders' statement following attack in Manchester.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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City Council honoured for new website
Birmingham City Council has been awarded official Honouree status in the 2017 Webby Awards
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Response to Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel
BCC has responded to the latest letter from the secretary of state to the Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel
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Birmingham to name Stella Manzie as Interim Chief Executive
Stella Manzie is set to be appointed Interim Chief Executive of Birmingham City Council.
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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:
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Don't lose your right to vote
People in Birmingham are being reminded to ensure their voices are heard in May’s elections.
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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.
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Response to Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel letter
The Leader of Birmingham City Council responds to the latest letter from the Independent Improvement Panel.
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Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel latest reports
The Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel reports on the Council's financial plans for 2017/18.
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USA Track & Field confirm Birmingham training camp
USA Track & Field confirm Birmingham training camp ahead of the IAAF World Championships in London this summer.
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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.
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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
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The way Birmingham allocates social housing is changing
Birmingham is changing the way it allocates social housing.
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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.
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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.
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£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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Three Brum landlords to pay £8k for breaching regs
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.
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#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).
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel latest report
Birmingham City Council warned it faces mammoth task to balance its 2017/18 budget.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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Bringing community wealth to Birmingham
A ground-breaking Birmingham project aims to stop millions of pounds 'leaking out' of the city economy every year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
