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Birmingham City Council Leaders pay moving tribute to music legend Ozzy Osbourne
Civic Leaders have paid a heart-felt tribute to ‘Birmingham’s son’ following Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22nd.
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Drop in road casualties across the West Midlands
More than 100 fewer people were killed or seriously injured on the West Midlands’ roads in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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Council Targets Prolific Fly-Tipper in Major Enforcement Operation
Birmingham City Council successfully carried out a major enforcement operation to arrest a prolific fly-tipper who had been under investigation for the past six months.
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Major funding agreed for Smithfield Birmingham
An agreement has been made which brings the delivery of one of the largest and most exciting urban regeneration schemes in Europe a step closer.
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Birmingham signs up to West Midlands Growth Plan
The West Midlands Growth Plan has been launched by the regional mayor alongside local authority leaders.
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Birmingham City Council tenants make big savings thanks to a new money saving app
Birmingham City Council tenants are enjoying discounts at over 100 national retailers, thanks to a new money-saving app called Housing Perks.
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Birmingham becomes UK's first Nature City
Birmingham has been declared the UK’s first official Nature City, as part of a UK-wide programme working to bring access to nature to urban communities.
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Locations for new speed cameras announced
Six new sites for the location of speed cameras across Birmingham have been announced by the city council, which will be installed by the end of the year.
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Council visits around 2,000 tenants in an intensive week of activity to offer support
Visiting housing tenants and asking them how they are has been the focus of an intensive week of activity by Birmingham City Council.
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Retrofit project that has made council homes warmer and has saved tenants money wins award
Birmingham City Council tenants in more than 2,000 households are now living in greener, warmer council homes thanks to a scheme that won a Retrofit Project of the Year award.
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Statement on latest position on waste service industrial action
Statement from Cllr John Cotton, leader of the city council -
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Woman prosecuted for illegally subletting Birmingham council home
A former Birmingham City Council tenant has been fined and lost her council home after pleading guilty to unlawfully subletting.
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Further consultation on future of council-run care centres
The city council is running a phase 3 consultation on the future of its three council-run care centres: Kenrick, Perry Tree and Ann Marie Howes.
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Birmingham Urges Residents to Support National Knife Surrender Campaign to Tackle Weapon-Related Harm
Birmingham City Council is backing a national campaign to reduce knife crime by encouraging residents to surrender dangerous weapons anonymously and safely.
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Birmingham Steps Up for ASB Awareness Week to Support Victims and Safer Communities
Birmingham City Council is backing the UK-wide campaign for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2025, taking place from 30 June to 6 July.
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Birmingham Targets Dangerous E-Bikes in Major Multi-Agency Crackdown
Birmingham City Council and partners have carried out a major enforcement operation targeting illegally modified e-bikes in Birmingham city centre.
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Black Sabbath awarded the Freedom of the City of Birmingham
The founding members of Black Sabbath were awarded the Freedom of the City of Birmingham at a ceremony in the Council House on Saturday.
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Landscape improvements for Perry Park completed
As part of the Legacy Project for the Alexander Stadium and Perry Park the council’s in-house landscape architects have worked with local residents on the design of new facilities for the park.
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A bold and confident vision to shape Birmingham’s future approved
Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together, a bold vision setting out the shared ambitions of the city, its partners and citizens, and the Corporate Plan setting out the council’s priorities, were approved.
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Alexander Stadium celebrates the completion of Commonwealth Games-funded Legacy transformation project.
Alexander Stadium, host venue during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has marked a new chapter in its 48-year history following the completion of its Legacy Capital Redevelopment Programme.
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Birmingham recognised for taking bold leadership on environment
Birmingham has been recognised as one of 112 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency.
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How Birmingham will benefit from the Government’s Spending Review
Access to more affordable homes, increased funding for schools and their pupils, and investment in Birmingham’s transport networks are among the Chancellor’s spending priorities.
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No One Left Behind: Birmingham Highlights Vital Support for Migrant Survivors This Refugee Week
As part of Refugee Week 2025 (16-22 June), Birmingham City Council is raising awareness of the life-saving support available for refugee and migrant survivors of domestic abuse.
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Life-Saving Bleed Kit Donated to Local Shard End Florist as Part of Citywide Safety Drive
A new bleed control kit has been donated to a local florist in Shard End after it was stolen.
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Operation CLOUD Intensifies: Council Enforces New Single-Use Vape Ban from 1 June
From 1 June 2025, the sale of single use vapes will be officially banned across England under new national legislation designed to protect public health and the environment.
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Changes to Saturday opening hours of library buildings
Following the integration of Birmingham City Council’s Community Libraries and Information services into the new Connected Communities model, there will be changes in Saturday library opening hours.
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£76M Funding Set To Boost Birmingham’s Status As ‘City Of Choice’ For Investors And Residents
Birmingham City Council is set to invest £76m into a range of projects aimed at boosting the city’s economy
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Working Together for a Safe and Festive Eid al-Adha in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is sending warm wishes to all residents celebrating Eid al-Adha, a time of faith, community, and reflection for Muslim families across the city.
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Birmingham joins global cities Kyoto and Jaipur as World Craft City status awarded
Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City - making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the prestigious designation from the World Crafts Council.
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Latest council statement on injunction hearing
The city council has issued an updated statement on the injunction hearing on the waste service industrial action.
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Birmingham City Council legal injunction against Unite
This evening the Council was granted an interim injunction to ensure that the picketing and protesting behaviour outside of the Council’s three depots is in accordance with legal provisions.
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Partnering with Ape2o to reduce plastic waste
ape2o has installed one of its water refill stations in Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, in a bid help eliminate single-use plastics in the park.
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An update on libraries in Sutton Coldfield
Following the cabinet decision on 11 February to transform the library services, Sutton Coldfield’s town centre library will close on 27 June.
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Councillor Zafar Iqbal Takes Office as Birmingham’s New Lord Mayor
Birmingham City Council is proud to announce that Councillor Zafar Iqbal has officially taken office as the new Lord Mayor of Birmingham.
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Prospectus unveiled to promote investment opportunities in Digbeth
Birmingham City Council has unveiled a prospectus to promote the investment opportunities available across 10 development sites on 35 plots across Digbeth.
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Life sciences consultancy picks Birmingham for new Research Centre of Excellence
Life sciences consultancy Cambridge Healthcare Research has chosen Birmingham as the location for its new Research Centre of Excellence, where it plans to create up to 40 research analyst roles.
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Birmingham set for government jobs boost to drive local growth and deliver for communities
Birmingham has been named as one of 13 locations where more Civil Service jobs will be moved in a boost for the local economy.
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Deal signed to deliver nearly 300 new affordable homes in Yardley
Dozens of families struggling to afford a safe and decent home are set to benefit from a new development agreement aimed at easing the region’s housing crisis.
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Your City Needs You: Birmingham Launches Drive to Inspire New Local Leaders
Birmingham City Council, in partnership with the Local Government Association (LGA), is launching a citywide campaign to encourage residents from all backgrounds to consider standing as a councillor.
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Birmingham awarded prestigious Tree City of the World status for the 6th year in a row
Birmingham City Council, in partnership with Birmingham TreePeople, has announced that the city has been recognised as a Tree City of the World.
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Regeneration of the Ladywood Estate moves into next phase
The regeneration of the Ladywood Estate moves into next phase as St Joseph, part of the Berkeley Group, signs Development Agreement with Birmingham City Council
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Three new schools join Birmingham's 'School Streets' initiative
Birmingham City Council is continuing to ensure safer and healthier streets for children walking, wheeling and cycling to school.
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Factsheet on industrial action by Unite the Union in the waste service
We currently have a service that doesn’t meet the expectations of the people of our city.
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Latest council position on industrial action by Unite
Council leader Cllr John Cotton today met local government minister Jim McMahon and updated him on the bin strike and clean up.
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Household recycling centres keep extended hours over Easter
Our Household Recycling Centres will continue their extended opening hours every day over the Easter holiday.
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Over 11,000 tonnes of waste collected
Since Friday 4th April 2025, our clean-up crews across the city have collected 11,588 tonnes of waste, including the waste taken to HWRCs – the equivalent to 1,000 killer whales.
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We’re working hard to clean up the city
Clean-up crews are out across the city removing piles of fly-tipping and waste that has accumulated during industrial action.
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Birmingham marks 500 days to go till the European Athletic Championships arrives at the Alexander Stadium.
Organisers of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships marked 500 days to go till the event arrives at the Alexander Stadium next August.
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Three Birmingham Schools Granted School-Based Nursery Capital Grant to Invest in Early Years Education
Birmingham City Council is delighted to announce that three local schools have been granted the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Birmingham City Council declares major incident
Birmingham City Council has today declared a major incident to address the impact of the waste service industrial action.
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Updated statement on negotiations with Unite
The city council has issued an updated statement on negotiations with Unite on the waste service industrial action.
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Man sentenced for offences in relation to flytipping
A man has been sentenced for offences in relation to flytipping in Birmingham.
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Four community ‘Pocket Parks’ to open in East Birmingham
Public spaces across Birmingham are being given a new lease of life thanks to a collaboration between the National Trust, Birmingham City Council and local communities.
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Crackdown on Illegal Street Cruising Continues as High Court Upholds Injunction
The High Court has confirmed the continuation of the Street Cruising Injunction and associated Power of Arrest in Birmingham.
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Transforming our streets to reduce road harm
The council’s Road Harm Reduction Strategy, which aims to make Birmingham’s roads and streets safer, more inclusive and more attractive, is set to be adopted by cabinet.
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Thousands of social homes treated for hazardous damp and mould
Thousands of families faced with a potential health hazard from living in mouldy homes are breathing easier following a £15m programme to upgrade some of the region’s dampest social housing.
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Lord Mayor to commence Commonwealth Day celebrations
This year’s Commonwealth Day celebration will commemorate the annual event’s 76th anniversary, with performances by a local school at a special citizenship ceremony.
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Stronger powers to address ASB as Coventry Road PSPO takes effect
Birmingham City Council has officially enacted a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the Coventry Road area.
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Planning application submitted for the regeneration of Druids Heath
Birmingham City Council has submitted a planning application to regenerate Druids Heath, which will deliver around 3,500 new energy-efficient homes.
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Transforming neglected empty homes into new family homes
In the past year, Birmingham City Council's Empty Homes Team has brought 369 empty homes back into use.
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City council response to latest waste service industrial action
This is the council's response to the latest announcement from Unite the Union on escalation of strike action.
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My Tomorrow Football Tournament Celebrated for Aspiring Birmingham Young Girls
Birmingham’s aspiring young footballers have praised the impact of the game on their lives following the success of a high-profile girls’ football tournament held in the city.
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Birmingham City Council - Notice of Public Interest Report
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
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Birmingham City Council Launches Initiative to Help Pension-Age Residents Claim Benefits
Birmingham City Council is launching a targeted outreach campaign to support vulnerable pension-age residents aged 70-79, ensuring they receive the financial assistance they are entitled to.
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New Director of Public Health appointed for Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has appointed a new Director of Public Health.
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Budget proposals published
Birmingham City Council has published details of budget proposals for the next two years, 2025/6 and 2026/7.
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New on-street electric vehicle charge point network launched in partnership with Ubitricity
Expansion of public charging infrastructure will help increase access to overnight charging for residents without off-street parking.
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Birmingham Crane Survey - another record-breaking year
The latest Deloitte’s Crane Survey, which looks at construction activity in four UK cities, has found Birmingham has had another record-breaking year.
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Selective licensing scheme proves to be a life-saver
A routine inspection saved the lives of a family of four who were suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Community libraries and advice services proposed to be integrated into new service following consultation.
Following the end of consultation and pending cabinet approval, Birmingham City Council’s Community Libraries and Information services will be integrated to create a new Connected Communities service.
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Holocaust Memorial 2025 commemoration event at Council House
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be staged at the Council House next week.
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Thousands of illegal goods seized under Operation Cloud
The Council’s trading standards team are leading an operation to combat the sale of illicit and illegal products which cause harm to users, under the name Operation Cloud.
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Birmingham City Council commits to invest £1.6bn into its housing stock
Cllr Jayne Francis has said that the council is on track to ensure that all its residents can live in warm, safe, sustainable homes.
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Birmingham legends to be honoured by city council
Members of Black Sabbath are set to be given Freedom of the City and Benjamin Zephaniah posthumously awarded the City of Birmingham Medal.
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Birmingham City Council to retain and grow the city’s youth services
Birmingham City Council’s youth services will be retained under an enhanced new model following feedback and engagement during the consultation process.
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Sutton Gateway – improving access in and around the town
A transport scheme is set to improve public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure around Sutton Coldfield.
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Permanent appointments announced for senior leadership team
The city council has confirmed the appointment of four permanent positions in the corporate leadership team.
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Furniture recycling scheme helps people facing homelessness in Birmingham
A pilot scheme to recycle unwanted furniture to some of the most vulnerable people in Birmingham who are facing homelessness, has helped several households for the past six months.
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Services for residents over the Christmas break
As many families take a break over the holidays many council staff and partners will be working over the holidays to support residents.
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Sale of Perry Barr plots doubles planned number of affordable homes on scheme
The council has sold two plots of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme to Legal & General Affordable Homes, bringing forward 487 homes as affordable housing, offering a mix of rent and Shared Ownership.
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Birmingham Public Health contributes to Chief Medical Officer’s annual report
Birmingham Public Health contributes two chapters on health challenges in city to Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report.
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The Kabaddi World Cup is set to arrive in the West Midlands
Birmingham City Council is proud to be a venue host for the fast-paced and prestigious Kabaddi World Cup.
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Christmas 2024 waste and recycling collections announced
Details of waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and new year period have been announced.
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Applications open for Community Recovery Small Grants Fund
Birmingham City Council is encouraging local communities affected by the summer public disorders to apply for a Community Recovery Small Grants Fund.
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Ladywood residents attend wellbeing event
Ladywood residents gathered to attend the first of a set of monthly events designed to help improve people’s wellbeing at the Ladywood Health and Community Centre, yesterday.
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Putting Change into Action to help rough sleepers this Christmas
With the festive season approaching, people are being encouraged to give what they can to a campaign that has helped hundreds of people sleeping rough to move off the streets and rebuild their lives.
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Birmingham City Council reaches legal agreement with TUs over Equal Pay
Agreement reached to settle equal pay claims
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Masterplan to regenerate Druids Heath unveiled
The community in Druids Heath has had the opportunity to see the masterplan for the regeneration of Druids Heath for the first time.
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Contract signed with Dennis Eagle for 151 new state-of-the-art waste collection vehicles
Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle for the purchase of 151 new refuse, recycling and food waste vehicles.
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Scheme to retrofit more than 3,000 homes a year in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has appointed three experienced retrofit contractors to assist in retrofitting over 3,000 homes across the city each year.
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New services to protect Birmingham’s most vulnerable citizens
Birmingham City Council has commissioned expert partners to provide services to keep the city's most vulnerable citizens safe.
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Helping to care for Birmingham's carers
A refreshed carers strategy for Birmingham sets out the city’s commitment to carers of all ages, ensuring they get the support they need.
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Broad Street bus lane restrictions to be enforced
From December we will be enforcing the current bus lane restrictions on Broad Street.
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Work begins on Digbeth lighting scheme following HS2 grant
Work has officially started on a new lighting scheme designed to create brighter streets in Digbeth – close to HS2’s flagship Birmingham Curzon Street station.
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Birmingham’s 16 Days of Action campaign kicks off next week
The Council’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign kicks off 25 November.
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Local schools take over climate negotiations in mock COP29 conference
More than 80 secondary school students from across Birmingham gathered at the Council House to discuss how to tackle the climate emergency.
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Tackling road harm by reducing the speed limit
The city council is asking for residents’ views on proposals to reduce the speed limit to 30mph on most roads that currently have a speed limit of 40mph.
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Birmingham City Council launches ASB Awareness Week campaign
Birmingham City Council has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Birmingham safe.
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Views sought on parking charges for three Birmingham parks
The city council is seeking feedback on proposals to charge for parking at three of its parks: Sheldon Country Park; Lickey Hills Country Park; and Sutton Park.
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Birmingham City Council Issues Corrected Library Consultation Pack
In the final phase of consultation, we based option 3 on library rankings. The rankings were generated by a priority list which balanced community need and usage and access data.
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Call for local businesses to help get Birmingham 'retrofit ready'
Birmingham City Council is encouraging local businesses to find out more about retrofitting and how they can benefit from being involved in carrying out energy improvements to homes across the city.
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Remembrance Sunday in Birmingham
Birmingham will fall silent on Sunday, as the city remembers the fallen at its annual parade and Remembrance Day Service.
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Birmingham Cultural Compact launch and Culture Strategy refresh
Early October saw the first official ‘coming together’ of the new Birmingham Cultural Compact Board.
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There’s snow place like home
The UK’s best Christmas market opens tomorrow for another year of festivities.
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Birmingham City Council calls for action over national £2.2 billion council housing budget black hole
Birmingham City Council today urges government to act now on England's "broken council housing finances”, including “unsustainable” levels of debt previously given to councils by government.
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Safe access buffer zones to be implemented for abortion clinics
Birmingham City Council implemented a public space protection order (PSPO) covering Robert Clinic on Station Road, which has been in place since 7 September 2022 for a period of 3 years.
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Sutton Connect - a new Green Travel District to encourage sustainable travel
Sutton Connect, a new Green Travel District for the Sutton Walmley, Minworth & Reddicap area, has been launched to help encourage sustainable travel.
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Libraries consultation proposes revised opening hours
Following feedback from the final phase of the libraries consultation, it was highlighted there was a need for more equitable hours. Therefore, we are now proposing a revision of option 4.
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Response to the commissioners' report
The city council leader has responded to the report from the commissioners.
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Latest phase of improvements to Dudley Road completed
A scheme aimed at reducing congestion and improving public transport and active travel has had its most recent phase completed.
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Improving our public realm to boost economic growth
Improvements to the city centre public realm continues with the completion of groundworks in Victoria Square and pedestrianised zone in Waterloo Street.
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Proposal for future of city council day centres
The city council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to close four council-run day centres, with support provided at the remaining five centres within the city.
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Birmingham City Council launches handbag amnesty
Birmingham City Council’s community safety team is working in partnership with Turnaround West Midlands to create safety and support kits for sex workers across the city.
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PSPO comes into effect in Lozells, East Handsworth, Soho, Moseley and Kings Heath
Birmingham City Council has implemented public space protection orders (PSPO) in Lozells, East Handsworth, Soho, Moseley and Kings Heath, which come into effect Tuesday 1 October.
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Support for domestic abuse survivors impacted by the early release scheme
The early release scheme was implemented this month, and some offenders have been released from prison having served 40% of their sentence rather than 50%.
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Birmingham Celebrates First Ever International Day of Birmingham
The inaugural International Day of Birmingham (IDOB) will take place on Tuesday 24th September, spearheaded by renowned comedian and proud Brummie, Joe Lycett.
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Birmingham City Council underlines commitment to improving air quality ahead of world car-free day
Ahead of World Car-Free Day on Sunday 22nd September, the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport has hailed the impact of the city’s Clean Air Zone.
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Sixteen historic World War 2 bungalows modernised and brought back into use
Birmingham City Council has refurbished and preserved sixteen historic Phoenix pre-fabricated homes dating back to World War 2, bringing them back into use for social housing.
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Proposals approved to boost the supply of temporary accommodation in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council's cabinet has approved proposals to increase the supply of temporary accommodation and reduce the council's reliance on B&Bs.
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Acting Chief Executive’s formal apology to Mazar Dad
Birmingham City Council is making a formal apology to an employee of 35 years in recognition of an Employment Tribunal finding that he was subject to discrimination on the grounds of his race.
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Twelve men convicted of £2.4m Covid grant fraud
Updated on 6 December 2024, following sentencing.
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Have your say as libraries consultation final phase launches
The final phase of the libraries consultation launch aims to gain feedback to the options available for the future of Community Library Services.
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First phase of construction works for Moseley Road Baths
The first phase of construction works for the restoration and redevelopment of Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath library is to begin this month.
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market recruiting staff for 2024
Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Marketing are looking to recruit more than 300 staff this year.
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Birmingham 2022 legacy courts ready to be delivered
Basketball England, Birmingham City Council and Sport England have announced an update to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 3x3 basketball legacy.
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Council tenant pleads guilty to subletting a council home
A man has pleaded guilty to tenancy fraud after unlawfully subletting his council flat in Selly Oak by advertising the property for rent via Airbnb.
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Agreement for use of Alexander Stadium by Birchfield Harriers
Birmingham City Council and Birchfield Harriers Athletic Club are delighted to announce the signing of the licence agreement for Alexander Stadium.
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Drive to make social homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient gathers pace
Birmingham City Council has retrofitted around a quarter of the homes identified as part of an ambitious project to make council homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient.
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Acting chief executive Graeme Betts to retire from city council
Professor Graeme Betts, acting chief executive at Birmingham City Council, has announced he will be leaving the city council.
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Message from Cllr John Cotton, leader of Birmingham City Council
I know people will be worried about the violent disorder playing out across the country.
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Road safety joint statement
The city council leaders, Mayor of West Midlands and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner issued a joint statement on road safety.
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Proposals brought forward to sell Perry Barr Residential Scheme plots for range of housing tenures
Proposals to sell three developed plots on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS) to a third-party have been approved by the council’s Property Cabinet Sub-Committee on 8 August.
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Latest electric vehicle rapid charger opens in city centre
The latest rapid EV charger has been opened in the city centre benefiting all EV drivers.
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Council’s Inform Women, Transform Lives mural unveiled in Southside
‘Information Is Liberating’ is the message of a new 20-metre mural in Southside District to illustrate how women can access vital services in Birmingham.
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Proposals for Perry Barr Residential Scheme takes a step forward
Over 200 households on Birmingham City Council’s housing waiting list will soon be moving into newly built homes, as proposals for the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS) are approved by cabinet.
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Transforming the way we collect waste for a more efficient service
The city council is transforming how it collects residents' waste in order to make the service more efficient.
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20 of England’s largest local authority landlords call for the new government to save council homes
Birmingham City Council have jointly published a report with England's other largest council landlords to publish solutions that will secure the future of council housing.
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Council to pay tribute to victims of the Srebrenica genocide
An exhibition of paintings by a British artist which depict aspects of the 11-day massacre in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica in 1995 will be displayed in the Council House this week.
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Council launches Armed Forces Guide for city’s military community
Birmingham City Council and its Armed Forces Covenant partners launched its first guide to support and services today (27 June), as part of its ongoing commitment to the city’s armed forces community.
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Refugee Week 2024 in Birmingham
Birmingham is renowned for the warm welcome it gives to all who come here - including asylum seekers and refugees fleeing war or persecution in their homelands.
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Work begins on mural for council’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign
A 20-metre hoarding surrounding a former nightclub in Southside District is being transformed into an eye-catching mural to illustrate how women can access vital services.
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Birmingham City Council appoints new Managing Director
Joanne Roney CBE has been appointed as the permanent Managing Director of Birmingham City Council.
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Kingstanding by-election 30 May 2024
The result of the Kingstanding by-election is as follows:
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Advert for Independent Chair of the Audit Committee
Birmingham City Council seeks an independent person to be the Chair of the Audit Committee.
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Druids Heath regeneration takes a step forward as masterplan is unveiled
Birmingham City Council unveiled an ambitious masterplan proposal for the regeneration of Druids Heath to the community yesterday at a launch event at Manningford Hall.
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Your Day, Your Say – Adult Social Care Day Centre Consultation
Birmingham City Council is launching a consultation today on the future of its adult social care day centres.
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Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election 2 May 2024
The result of the Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election is as follows:
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Graeme Betts CBE becomes Honorary Professor at University of Birmingham
Graeme Betts CBE, Director of Adult Social Services and Acting Chief Executive at Birmingham City Council has been appointed Honorary Professor of Social Care at the University of Birmingham.
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British Kabaddi League Grand Final to be held in Birmingham
Birmingham is preparing to host the British Kabaddi League Grand Final on 18 and 19 May at Nechells Wellbeing Centre – with tickets going on sale next week (1 May 2024).
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Dates for Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2024
Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market to return to mark its 24th year in the city.
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Standards committee decision
The city council's standards committee panel has made a decision regarding a code of conduct complaint.
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Deborah Cadman to leave the city council
Birmingham City Council has today announced that Deborah Cadman OBE will stand down as Chief Executive on 22nd March 2024 after almost three years in charge.
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Working together with communities to ensure a safe Ramadan for all
With Ramadan due to begin on Sunday (10 March 2024), Birmingham City Council is working with West Midlands Police, community groups and mosques to ensure it is observed safely.
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Transforming neglected empty homes into new family homes
Homes left empty and abandoned are being transformed and brought back into use all year round by Birmingham City Council's empty homes team.
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International Women’s Day call for artists to create a Southside District mural
The search for Birmingham artists to transform a city centre site into a mural to highlight help available for those experiencing domestic abuse, is launched today (8 March 2024)
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A to Bee Roads – reducing mowing and helping the city’s ecology
A new initiative to increase biodiversity, reduce the council’s carbon footprint and help mitigate elements of climate change is set to be implemented during the 2024 grass growing season.
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City council granted full injunction to ban street cruising
A High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham has been granted to Birmingham City Council, after its application was heard at Birmingham High Court yesterday (27 February 2024)
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Budget proposals 2024/5 and 2025/6
Birmingham City Council has published details of budget proposals for the next two years, 2024/5 and 2025/6.
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Council tenants begin to move into new homes using the latest energy-saving technologies on Gressel Lane
Works on 36 new family council houses using the latest energy-saving technologies have been completed off Gressel Lane, East Birmingham, and council tenants have begun to move in.
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Veolia awarded 10-year contract to treat the city's waste and recycling and operate the recycling centres
Birmingham City Council has appointed Veolia UK to manage the city’s network of household recycling centres (HRCs), energy recovery facility (ERF) and waste transfer stations until 2034.
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Perry Barr Household Recycling Centre reopens to residents
Perry Barr’s upgraded Household Recycling Centre (HRC) has today reopened to residents.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be staged at the Council House later this month.
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Record investment planned for Birmingham's existing housing stock
Birmingham City Council has unveiled plans to invest a record £5bn in its housing stock over the next 30 years to ensure its tenants and leaseholders can live in warm, safe, and sustainable homes.
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City council interim injunction to ban street cruising remains in place - January 2024 update
An interim High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham will remain in place until the final hearing following a review at Birmingham High Court last month (20 December 2023).
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Birmingham’s bold approach to road safety and transforming our streets
Birmingham City Council has launched a consultation on a new Road Harm Reduction Strategy aimed at tackling the unacceptable number of road collisions in which people are killed and seriously injured.
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Services for residents over the Christmas holidays
As many families take a break over the holidays many council staff and partners will be working over the holidays to support residents.
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Putting Change into Action to help those rough sleeping this winter
The campaign has helped 750 people who are sleeping rough to help them move off the streets and into accommodation.
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New Green Travel District to create healthier communities
A pioneering new Green Travel District (GTD) for Sutton Walmley & Minworth, Reddicap and environs has been launched to help improve sustainable and active travel for residents, workers and visitors.
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First ever Birmingham Housing Week chance for young people and communities ‘to shape city’s blueprint’
Young people and communities are being urged to use the first-ever Birmingham Housing Week to “look beyond the hard hats and bricks” and explore the raft of housing sector career opportunities as part
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Council helps unlock £2million of income for residents affected by cost of living crisis
More than £2million in increased benefits have been unlocked for Birmingham residents as a result of advice and information services being offered during extended opening hours by the city council.
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Christmas waste and recycling collections announced
Details of waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and new year period have been announced.
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Urgent work is already underway to 'reset' the council
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr John Cotton has warned there must be no let-up in the efforts to get the organisation back on a sound financial footing and transform the way the council works.
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Keeping our streets clean together - crews collect rubbish, mattresses, sofas and a table
Birmingham City Council is working with the Guild of Students at the University of Birmingham to tackle waste behaviours.
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Council calls on government for support to help house refugees this Christmas
Homeless support services in Birmingham City Council are under increased pressure as the Government focuses on clearing its asylum backlog.
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Inform Women, Transform Lives kick starts 16 Days of Activism campaign in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council, The Carter Center and Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid have joined forces to raise awareness of coercive control, which many women and girls across the city are experiencing.
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Birmingham Festival 23 full evaluation report
The full evaluation results demonstrating the positive impact of Birmingham Festival 23 have been announced today.
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£823,000 handed out to food projects across the city
Cash grants totalling £823,000 have been given by the city council to projects which are providing food to Birmingham residents.
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Birmingham one of 119 cities worldwide named as climate action leaders
Birmingham has been recognised as one of 119 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency.
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Prevention First Citizens' Panel receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Prevention First Citizens' Panel, a group of volunteers that has supported Birmingham City Council’s commissioning process for 20 years, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Birmingham’s Warm Welcomes set to reach 300 venues
Hundreds of community centres, libraries, places of worship and other venues have all opened their doors to offer Warm Welcomes across Birmingham during the Cost of Living crisis.
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Report to cabinet sets out council’s latest financial position
A report has been published ahead of cabinet committee on 14 November which sets out the council’s latest financial position and savings targets for the next two financial years, 2024/25 and 2025/26.
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Remembrance Sunday in Birmingham
Birmingham will fall silent on Sunday, as the city remembers the fallen at its annual parade and Remembrance Day service.
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City council interim injunction to ban street cruising remains in place - October 2023 update
An interim High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham will remain in place until a final hearing is held following a review at Birmingham High Court on 4 October 2023.
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Community order for fly-tipper
A 33-yrold Solihull man has been given a 12 month community order and fined £200 after admitting fly-tipping in Acocks Green in June 2021.
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Joint statement from Birmingham City Partnership Board
The Birmingham City Partnership Board has issued a statement confirming its commitment to work together for the future of the city.
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Calling on city-wide support to host events during Cost of Living Week
Birmingham City Council is supporting businesses, charities and community centres who are stepping up to support residents of Birmingham during the Cost of Living Week (6 - 10 November).
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Progress made on delivery of new pay equity system
A report will today go before city council regarding the agreed principles of working in relation to the delivery of the new pay equity system.
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Reducing speed and improving road safety
The city council is asking for residents’ views on proposals to reduce the speed limit to 30mph on most roads that currently have a speed limit of 40mph.
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Birmingham's Clean Air Zone continues to help improve air quality in the city centre
Pollution levels in Birmingham's Clean Air Zone have been slashed by almost 40 per cent, according to a progress report issued today.
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Commissioners announced for Birmingham City Council
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced the commissioners and political advisors for the city council.
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Public Notice - Birmingham City Council External Audit
Birmingham City Council External Audit 2020-21 to 2023-24, Statutory recommendations under Schedule 7 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
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External Audit 2020-21 to 2023-24
The external audit report with statutory recommendations has been published.
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Dolphin Centre in Ward End reopens after £2m refurbishment
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Dolphin Centre in Ward End following a major refurbishment.
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Birmingham’s Black History Month launches this week
Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month will be launched with a special event this weekend (30 September).
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Response to Government announcement about Birmingham City Council
Leader of Birmingham City Council's response to announcement made by the Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities in the House of Commons today (19 September).
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Section 114 frequently asked questions
On 5 September 2023, Birmingham City Council issued a section 114 (s.114) notice.
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Statement regarding Section 114 notice
Statement regarding announcement made today (5 September 2023) that a Section 114 notice has been issued.
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Cannon Hill Park to step back in time to mark its 150th anniversary
One of Birmingham’s biggest parks will celebrate its 150th anniversary by stepping back into the Victorian era this month.
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Library of Birmingham celebrates 10th anniversary
We’re celebrating the life of libraries over 150 years in the city to mark the 10th anniversary of the Library of Birmingham.
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City’s Frankfurt Christmas Market organisers launch recruitment drive
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is once again looking to recruit more than 200 people to support its stalls when it returns to the city centre in November.
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Birmingham to shows its support for Ukraine Independence Day
Birmingham City Council is showing its support for Ukrainian citizens who have arrived in the city under the Homes For Ukraine scheme as the community marks its national day this week.
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Public consultation on dog control PSPOs starts today
A public four-week consultation starts today (21 August 2023) seeking people's views on plans to extend five dog-related Public Space Protection Orders currently in place across Birmingham.
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Action launched to crackdown on dangerous drivers
A crackdown on dangerous and reckless driving got underway in Birmingham today, (Monday 7 August) following a spate of serious incidents on the region’s roads.
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Warning of dangerous opiates circulating in the West Midlands
Authorities have been made aware of dangerous synthetic opiates circulating in the West Midlands.
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City leaders unite to tackle road safety in Birmingham
In the West Midlands we are working towards an environment where no-one is killed or seriously injured on our roads.
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Using artificial intelligence to help clean up fly-tipping hotspots
Three new artificial intelligence CCTV cameras will boost the council’s coverage of fly-tipping hotspots.
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Consultation launched for PSPO in Kings Heath and Moseley
Birmingham City Council has launched a public consultation over measures it plans to introduce to tackle anti-social behaviour in Moseley and Kings Heath today (31 July 2023).
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Commonwealth Games Community Fund Impact Report published
Birmingham City Council has today (28 July) published the Commonwealth Games Community Fund Impact Report.
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Young Women Into Leadership summit aims to inspire future female leaders
Birmingham City Council, Aston University and the US Embassy in London are once again joining forces to deliver a week-long leadership summit to inspire the female leaders of the future.
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Bringing Small Heath swimming pool back to life
Plans to bring the swimming pool at Small Heath leisure centre back into use have today (25 July) been approved by cabinet.
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Statement on Ladywood Forum Meeting being postponed
See below a statement regarding the decision to postpone this week’s meeting, which was due to take place at 3pm on Wednesday (26 July 2023).
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Art installation displays what a Warm Welcome in Birmingham means
Birmingham’s network of more than 200 Warm Welcomes is being celebrated with a ceramic art installation at St Martin’s in the Bull Ring next week (Monday 24 July).
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Helping young people with additional needs achieve greater independence
A pilot programme to help young people with additional needs achieve greater independence is set to become permanent.
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Green Flag success after Birmingham parks retain awards
Fifteen parks and open spaces in Birmingham have been named as Green Flag award winners again.
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Public invited to have their say on proposals to enhance Perry Park and Alexander Stadium
Feedback is being invited on early proposals to transform Perry Park and deliver further enhancements to the Alexander Stadium following last summer's Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham Poverty Truth Commission shares its findings
Birmingham’s Poverty Truth Commission will share its findings about residents’ struggles with bills, food, health and housing at a special event today (12 July 2023).
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Council to pay tribute to victims of the Srebrenica genocide
An exhibition of paintings by a British artist which depict aspects of the 11 day massacre in the Bosnian town in 1995 will be displayed in the Council House on Srebrenica Memorial Day (11 July 2023).
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Equal Pay latest - Strengthening Governance and Organisational Capability and Capacity
Birmingham City Council has experienced recent, high-profile, instances of failure in terms of both the implementation of the Oracle ERP system and the unsustainable growth in its Equal Pay liability.
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Birmingham City Council supports ASB Awareness Week
Birmingham City Council’s Community Safety team has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and help keep people in Birmingham safe.
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Council success at Royal Town Planning Institute’s regional awards
It was an evening of success for the city council at the RTPI West Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2023 on Friday (June 30).
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Birmingham City Council statement on Equal Pay update
A detailed and fresh analysis of the council’s ongoing equal pay claims has been conducted in light of issues raised as a result of the implementation of the Oracle financial system.
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Electric vehicle charging points arrive at Sutton Park as a legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Rapid electric vehicle charging technology – which enables a car to be charged in just 30 minutes – is now available at Sutton Park as a legacy benefit of the site being a Birmingham 2022 venue.
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Preferred bidder for new ten-year transitional waste management contract confirmed
The preferred bidder for a contract that will deliver a range of improvements to the way in which the council’s disposal of waste is managed has been confirmed.
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Plan to stabilise and optimise council IT systems due for Cabinet approval
A plan to deliver the council’s vision for an optimised IT system that improves internal functions is due for approval next Tuesday (June 27).
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Working together to make our roads safer
Working together to make our roads safer is a priority for us and our partners.
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Refugee Week 2023 in Birmingham
Birmingham is home to many refugees – including those from Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine – and will be hosting a range of events to mark Refugee Week.
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Community Windrush 75 commemorations awarded over £62,000 in grants
Community, arts and heritage groups across Birmingham have been awarded £62,465 in grants to fund a range of events to mark the 75th anniversary of Empire Windrush’s arrival to Britain.
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More diverse mix of housing set to be delivered in Perry Barr after planning permission is varied
Proposals to deliver much-needed family housing have taken a step forward today after a variation to planning permission was granted for new homes at the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS).
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Expect Respect - Birmingham road workers share their stories in a plea to end the abuse they face
In the last three years, 465 incidents of road worker abuse have been reported in Birmingham.
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Volunteers Collective Launch safeguards Legacy of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Volunteers
Coinciding with Volunteers’ Week 2023 the Commonwealth Games Legacy Charity, United By 2022, has launched its volunteering legacy with the Volunteers Collective and a report on Event Volunteering.
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Brum Breathes Fund launched to help improve air quality across Birmingham
A new funding scheme to help improve air quality in Birmingham has launched today (June 1), with funding available to support schemes in every one of the city’s council wards.
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Scrap metal helps council to support fundraising efforts at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity
Efforts to raise funds for new intraoperative MRI technology at Birmingham Children’s Hospital have been boosted by a £5,000 donation, co-ordinated by a city council employee.
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Children's services improvement direction lifted after 10 years
The Government has confirmed it has lifted the Improvement Direction on the city council after over ten years.
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City council interim injunction to ban street cruising remains in place
An interim High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham will remain in place until a final hearing is held following a review at Birmingham High Court last week (19 May 2023).
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City’s first British-Indian Lord Mayor takes up office
Birmingham’s new Lord Mayor, Cllr Chaman Lal, has taken the office of First Citizen after a Mayor Making ceremony during the council’s Annual General Meeting yesterday (23 May 2023).
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Council’s new Cabinet line-up confirmed
Birmingham City Council’s new Cabinet has been announced.
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Birmingham wins an eleventh consecutive Chelsea Flower Show gold medal award
An eleventh consecutive gold medal for horticultural excellence has been earned by the city council at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Response to independent commissioner’s second report into SEND services in Birmingham
We would like to thank the commissioner for his continued work to support the council to improve the city’s SEND offer to residents and we accept the recommendations in the report.
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Birmingham Festival 23 updates
Birmingham Festival 23 organisers update on this summer's free, 10-day festival.
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Two Four Six Sports appointed to kick off delivery of European Athletics Championships 2026
Two Four Six Sports have been appointed to initiate the delivery of the European Athletics Championships 2026.
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City’s quest to become a leading international location set to be supercharged by new plan
A bold masterplan to transform Birmingham into a greener city of more jobs, better transport options and higher quality, energy efficient new homes, is set to be unveiled at a conference next week.
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Duran Duran presented with Lord Mayor's Award
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Maureen Cornish, has presented members of legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran with a Lord Mayor’s Award.
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Council helps unlock £1million of income for citizens affected by cost of living crisis
More than £1million in increased benefits have been unlocked for Birmingham residents as a result of advice and information services being offered during extended opening hours by the city council.
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City takeaway fined £12.5k and director banned from running a food business
A director of a Birmingham takeaway has been fined £12,500 and banned from running a food business after pleading guilty to six food hygiene and safety offences at Birmingham Magistrates Court.
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Cabinet report on next steps for SEND support service
A report to cabinet outlines progress and the future direction for SENDIASS, the service that seeks to offer independent advice and guidance for parents of children and young people with SEND.
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Funding for digital ‘twin’ to help improve services
Funding for a project aimed at helping the city achieve net-zero emissions and improve services for citizens is set to be approved by cabinet.
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City’s new super depot for waste management is now open
A new state-of-the-art super depot, replacing two outdated yards, has been opened for the city council’s waste management service.
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No Mow May pilot project is announced
A pilot project designed to promote and protect pollinators in Birmingham is set to be overseen by the council this month.
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Positive use for vehicles seized from city fly-tippers
Vehicles seized by Birmingham City Council from criminal fly-tippers are being put to life-saving use by West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS).
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Stirchley venue becomes 200th space to join city’s Warm Welcome network
Birmingham’s network of Warm Welcomes has now expanded to more than 200 spaces across the city, since it was launched last October.
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A city as a place to be and live, not drive and park
We need to urgently and drastically reduce the carbon emissions from transport if we are to reach our net zero goal by 2030 and make the city a great and healthy place to work, live and visit.
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Council’s cost of living response helps thousands of citizens
Birmingham City Council’s response to the cost of living crisis has helped thousands of citizens with food vouchers, warm spaces and access to nearly £750,000 in benefits.
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New ten-year transitional waste management contract set to be awarded
A contract, delivering a range of improvements to the way in which the council’s disposal of waste is managed, is set to be discussed next week.
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Proposal for council to back next phase of Edgbaston Stadium masterplan set for discussion
A proposal for the council to support the latest phase of the masterplan designed to keep Edgbaston Stadium in the elite tier of international cricket venues is to be considered on April 25.
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Birmingham’s parks and open spaces promoted through 2023 Chelsea Flower Show display
The 631 parks and open spaces of Birmingham will be celebrated and promoted through this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show entry from the city council.
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King's Coronation celebrations in Birmingham
Birmingham will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla Queen Consort on 6 and 7 May.
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Join us in Birmingham for a Eurovision party like no other!
Birmingham will be celebrating the UK hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine, with a giant FREE party in Centenary Square next month.
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Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential Scheme
The regeneration of Perry Barr in Birmingham took another step forwards today as it was confirmed that construction is now complete on the first phase of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme.
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Birmingham and Villa Park confirmed to be part of UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid
Birmingham and Villa Park have been selected to be a host city and stadia as part of the UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid.
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More than a thousand digital devices to be sent to communities
The city council is giving more than a thousand digital devices to community groups thanks to its Device Bank.
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Statement following attack in Kings Heath
Following an attack on a man in Kings Heath last night, a joint statement from the Leader and ward councillors has been issued.
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Supporting food provision to Birmingham residents
Funding for youth centres to improve their kitchens as part of the council’s response to the cost of living crisis has supported the provision of more than 10,000 meals in the last six weeks.
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Birmingham Festival 23 to mark one-year anniversary of Commonwealth Games
The city council today unveiled plans for Birmingham Festival 23 to mark the one year anniversary of the Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham prepares to host a party fit for a King
There are 40 days before the Coronation of King Charles III and Birmingham is preparing to make it a weekend full of community activity and celebrations.
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New Strategic Director of City Operations is named
Craig Cooper has been announced as Birmingham City Council’s new permanent Strategic Director of City Operations.
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City retains Tree City of the World status for fourth year running
Today the city council learned that it had been named as a Tree City of the World for the fourth year running.
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Greener homes boost for city - response to £24.8million funding for social housing decarbonisation
The following is a response to the news the council is to receive almost £25million to help make homes greener and more energy efficient.
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Lights, camera, action for new Birmingham film studio following landmark investment
Birmingham will become a significant centre for premier television and film production following a landmark investment to establish ‘Digbeth Loc. Studios’.
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Statement on incident in north Edgbaston
Following an horrific attack on a man in north Edgbaston last night, a joint statement from the Leader, Cabinet Member and ward councillors has been issued.
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University sports students set to study at major Commonwealth Games venue
Birmingham City University today announces a £5million investment to fit out areas of the city’s Alexander Stadium that will serve as a world-class home for its sports and exercise-related courses.
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First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge
Birmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points.
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Planning go-ahead for BBC’s new Digbeth HQ
BBC Birmingham's move to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Digbeth moved a significant step closer today, as The Tea Factory was given the green light by Birmingham City Council planners.
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Response to Chancellor's budget - 15 March 2023
Council finance officers are currently assessing the overall budget and its implications for local government. The following is a response to the devolution deal announced by the chancellor.
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£9m for arts and culture in Birmingham over next three years
Almost nine million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham for 2023-2026 is set to be approved by Cabinet next week (21 March 2023).
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Putting children at the heart of everything we do
A series of reports due before the council’s Cabinet on March 21 set out how the council is driving forward plans to improve the lives of children and young people in the city.
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New £676,000 council package for community support organisations
A funding package worth £676,000 is set to be invested by the council into cost of living information, advice and guidance services delivered by voluntary and community organisations in Birmingham.
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Almost 50,000 households set to be helped with £55 boost from Birmingham’s new council tax discretionary support scheme
Further support with council tax bills is being provided for those in greatest need after Birmingham City Council confirmed details of its discretionary support scheme for the 2023/24 financial year.
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A Digitally Connected City - Enabled for Future Growth
Birmingham City Council is aiming to accelerate full fibre coverage across the city.
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City council injunction to ban street cruising – 12 May 2023 update - 15:55hrs
An Interim High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham stays in force until a hearing on 19 May 2023 after review of the order was heard at the Birmingham High Court on 13 February 2023
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Two new special schools for Birmingham
Proposals for the creation of two free schools for children with special educational needs have been approved.
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Secondary school transfer day - offers at 1 March 2023
Pupils will today find out which secondary school they will attend in September. This year, 71% of pupils have been offered their first preference and over 95% one of their preferences.
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Vigil for the people of Ukraine
On Friday the 24th of February at 5pm there will be a rally in support of Ukraine at Centenary Square, organised and hosted by community organisation Centrala.
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Investment in new indoor athletics track strengthens city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits
A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham, purchased by Birmingham City Council, is set to host its first event this weekend in the shape of the UK Athletics Indoor Championships.
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Statement of support following major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
As the world sees the devastation earthquakes caused in Turkey and Syria, claiming thousands of lives, Birmingham’s communities are being urged to support an international appeal to get aid to all.
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Rapid electric vehicle charging point installed to boost sustainable travel
A publicly accessible rapid electric vehicle charger has been installed on the Bournville Village Trust (BVT) estate to support sustainable travel.
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Birmingham New Street station set to be Raging Bull’s new home
Plans are being finalised to make Birmingham New Street station the new home of the Commonwealth Games’ Raging Bull.
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Council plans to buy up to 50 homes to help accommodate Afghans and Ukrainians in Birmingham
Plans to purchase up to 50 homes to provide temporary accommodation for Afghan citizens and Ukrainian guests are to be discussed by the city council’s Cabinet next week (14 February).
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Extra funding to support food provision projects
Almost a quarter of a million pounds in grant funding is being made available to organisations that help provide struggling families with food.
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Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval
The delivery structures that will enable to the council to best realise the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Games are set for approval on February 14.
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Council’s financial plan outlines a cleaner, safer and better Birmingham for everyone
The city council’s budget proposals for the forthcoming 2023/24 financial year will be presented to Cabinet on February 14.
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Birmingham supports HIV Testing Week with an awareness and testing campaign for blood-borne viruses
A Fast Track Cities+ campaign supported by Birmingham City Council, University Hospitals Birmingham and other partners encouraging people to test for blood-borne viruses starts on Monday 6 February.
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City council invite residents to say ‘no’ to fizzy drinks during Fizz-Free February
Birmingham City Council in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, are launching campaign in February to help persuade people to swap sugar-laden fizzy drinks for healthier alternatives.
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New green scheme launches at Birmingham pools
Eight swimming pools in Birmingham have signed up with swimming products recycling scheme Leisure Loop, which aims to address the amount of waste generated by pools that reaches landfill each year.
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Progress on Route to Net Zero detailed in new annual report
An annual update on the council’s efforts to reach net zero carbon status is due to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council on Tuesday (February 7).
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Memorial tree planted as city’s tribute to Srebrenica genocide victims
Communities wishing to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia, will be able to visit a tree which was planted in their memory at Birmingham’s Peace Garden today (24 January).
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 commemoration event at Council House
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be hosted at the Council House this week.
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Unclaimed benefits worth more than £500,000 unlocked during special cost of living advice sessions
Unclaimed benefits and grants worth £500,000 have been identified in less than three months by council staff during special sessions for citizens at two Neighbourhood Advice and Information Centres.
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Free digital devices for communities
Community groups and charities are being urged to apply for free laptops and computers to help people who struggle to get digital access.
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Six million pounds for care providers to support hospital discharge
Funding of over £6 million is to be handed to care providers to help support people being discharged from hospital.
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Birmingham 2022 contributes £870million to UK economy
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed at least £870million* to the UK economy, a new interim study reveals.
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New reports highlight the success of the Birmingham 2022 Festival
The Birmingham 2022 Festival brought not only pride and joy to the city – it gave a dramatic boost to the regional economy, new reports have revealed.
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Birmingham's new MasterChef studio moves a step closer to reality
The relocation of hit BBC show MasterChef to Birmingham moved a significant step closer today, as plans for a new state-of-the-art TV studio in Digbeth were given the green light by the City Council.
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Birmingham offers a Warm Welcome to all on Blue Monday
Citizens across Birmingham looking for community, support and advice on what is dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ are being reminded that the city’s Warm Welcome network is there for them.
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Roadworks around Kings Norton Cemetery
People attending funerals at a Birmingham cemetery are being asked to allow more time for their journeys as roadworks on Longdales Road, Kings Norton begin today (13 January 2023).
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Council response to independent review of SENDIASS
Today an independent review of SENDIASS, which provides support and advice to families with SEND, has been published.
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City centre improvements resume in Victoria Square
A multi-million regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre continues with Victoria Square, Colmore Row and Waterloo Street being repaved over the coming months.
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Creating better environments for communities
Plans to create a better environment for walking, cycling and wheeling by reducing through traffic in Kings Heath and Moseley are set to be approved by Cabinet.
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Rugby League coming to Alexander Stadium after Midlands Hurricanes agree tenancy partnership with council
Rugby League action will be coming to Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium complex after a partnership was agreed by the Midlands Hurricanes and Birmingham City Council.
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Birmingham’s libraries declare amnesty on late fees
People using the city’s libraries will not have to pay outstanding fees on overdue books, it has been announced today (28 December).
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Christmas Tree recycling opportunities after the 2022 festive season ends
As festivities draw to a close, Birmingham City Council has once again set up locations for residents to recycle their Christmas trees.
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City council granted injunction to ban street cruising
A High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham has been granted to Birmingham City Council after its application was heard at Royal Courts of Justice in London yesterday (21 December).
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City council addresses community experiences around clinical care in new pregnancy and infant mortality report
Birmingham City Council in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, publish a report highlighting the lived experiences and recommendations to make healthier choices in women’s pregnancy.
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Council services over Christmas and New Year
As many families take a break over the holidays many council staff and partners will be working over the holidays to support residents.
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More than 100 Warm Welcome spaces now open across Birmingham
Birmingham’s Warm Welcomes network now has more than 100 spaces offering activities, community and support since it was launched in October.
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New £200k+ fund for Warm Welcomes grants launched to expand network
Birmingham City Council has announced a new grants scheme to help enhance the growing network of Warm Welcomes across the city today (16 December 2022).
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City council seeks injunction to ban street cruising
Birmingham City Council is seeking a High Court order to ban street cruising from all city roads, with an interim application to be heard in the Royal Courts of Justice in London next week (20 Dec)
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Stronger Communities funded Heritage Trails unveiled at celebration
Birmingham organisations awarded grants from the city council’s Stronger Communities fund have unveiled a network of trails navigating the city’s history.
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Frankfurt Christmas Market to open on Christmas Eve
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market will stay open a day longer this year, with majority of its stalls opening on 24 December.
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Supporting families through the winter
The city council is supporting children and families this winter with a number of initiatives.
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Council leader backs calls for Birmingham to become new tech centre
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward today welcomed a new report by Centre for Cities.
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Plans to bring Small Heath swimming pool back into use
Birmingham City Council has confirmed that it plans to bring the Small Heath Leisure Centre swimming pool back into use.
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Birmingham showcased in Chief Medical Officer's annual report
Work in Birmingham to address air pollution and the climate crisis has been highlighted in the Government Chief Medical Officer's annual report.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton comes home to Proud Host City for future display and legacy tour
The Queen’s Baton – an enduring symbol of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – has been gifted to the city, with plans now being drawn up for it to go on public display and a legacy tour in 2023.
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Second national award won by council for cleaner streets scheme
More independent recognition has been earned for the city council’s Mobile Household Recycling Centre (MHRC) service – in the form of a prestigious National Recycling Award.
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City council to provide free swimming lessons for children in care
A new initiative by the city council is to help children in care learn to swim.
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Innovative Trees & Woodland Toolkit launched to maximise benefits of trees and woodlands in communities across England
An innovative Trees and Woodland Strategy Toolkit, developed in collaboration with Birmingham City Council, has been launched.
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Cash grants for city projects providing food for Birmingham residents
Almost a half a million pounds worth of grants is being made available by the city council to projects which are providing food to Birmingham residents.
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Christmas waste collection plans - December 2022 and January 2023
Plans for waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and new year period have been announced.
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Council wins Peace and Sport Award for its role in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The council’s role in the delivery of this year’s hugely-successful Commonwealth Games has been recognised with “Institution of the Year” status at the Peace and Sport Awards 2022.
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Flagging up our thanks: Proud Host City’s gifting gesture to the 72 nations and territories of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Representatives from the 72 nations and territories that appeared at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games are set to be presented with special gifts as a thank you for their participation.
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Why Birmingham’s super-diversity is a strength, and not a surprise
Today the 2021 Census data on ethnicity has revealed that Birmingham is one of the first ‘super diverse’ cities in the UK where citizens from ethnic minorities make up more than half the population.
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Call for evidence: meeting the needs of current and future employment opportunities for young people
An inquiry is being launched into how skills, learning and employment prospects for young people can improve across the city.
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UK Athletics and City Council unveil Performance and Innovation Centre at Alexander Stadium
UK Athletics (UKA) has confirmed that Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council.
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Birmingham employers paying the Living Wage risen by a third
Birmingham’s ambition to become a Living Wage City has been boosted as the number of businesses paying the Living Wage has risen by a third in the past 12 months.
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Moseley Road Baths completed capital works make a splash
At the beginning of this year the project to transform Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library entered a new phase.
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Double delight after two Perry Barr regeneration projects land awards
Further recognition for the council-led regeneration of Perry Barr was received at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards 2022 last night (November 17).
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City of Nature Plan earns prestigious regional award
The council-backed Birmingham City of Nature Plan has won the Judges’ Award at this year’s West Midlands National Park (WMNP) Awards.
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Street scene success for new Love Your Environment project
The first six in a series of new Love Your Environment (LYE) events have seen 750 bags of litter collected, 500 graffiti tags removed and 100 dumped fridges and 50 tyres taken from city streets.
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Call for evidence to help shape new inquiry into improving physical activity opportunities for Birmingham’s disabled citizens
A inquiry is being launched to look at how the Commonwealth Games legacy will improve access to physical activity opportunities - both participating and spectating - for disabled citizens.
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UK Athletics and Birmingham to host European Athletics Championships in 2026
European Athletics have today announced that Birmingham will host the European Athletics Championships in 2026 following a successful bid process with UK Athletics (UKA).
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Council renews support for city’s Faith Covenant
Birmingham’s Faith Covenant has been formally signed by Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities and the city’s faith leaders today (November 11).
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Lawrence Barton appointed as Birmingham’s first Night-Time Economy Champion
Lawrence Barton, the Festival Director for Birmingham Pride, has become Birmingham’s first Night-Time Economy Champion.
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Avian flu confirmed in city
Following tests after a recent bird death, we have been informed of confirmed avian influenza in geese at Trittiford Mill Park in the Yardley Wood area of the city.
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Remembrance Sunday in Birmingham
Birmingham will fall silent on Sunday, as the city remembers the fallen at its annual Remembrance Day parade and service.
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Advice and guidance to poultry and bird keepers in response to national housing order
With the introduction of a national housing order across England on Monday (November 7) for all poultry and captive birds, people who keep such species are being urged to follow the new measures.
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Improvements continue following SEND commissioner report
Birmingham’s SEND commissioner’s report about SEND services in Birmingham, published by the Department for Education in May, is to go to the city council’s cabinet.
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Extended opening hours to support residents with advice and information on cost of living issues
Operating hours are being extended at two city council Neighbourhood Advice and Information Centres to help support people through the cost of living crisis.
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Work begins on £2million Dolphin Centre project in Ward End
Work to improve the Dolphin Centre in Ward End is well underway and is scheduled for completion in March 2023.
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National award for Perry Barr Residential Scheme
National recognition has been given to the council-led regeneration of Perry Barr in the form of a prestigious RICS UK Award.
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Birmingham’s Warm Welcome spaces open
A network of free-to-use Warm Welcome sites is being made available across Birmingham, with the first hubs opening today as part of the city’s response to the cost of living crisis.
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Engage for Ukraine scheme awards £270,000 in grants to community groups
Birmingham community groups supporting Ukrainian refugees have received grants totalling £270,000 from the Engage for Ukraine Community Grants Scheme this week.
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Cost of Living Emergency Programme report approved by cabinet
The city council has set out next steps in its plans to address the cost of living crisis for Birmingham residents and businesses, including a campaign highlighting where people can get help.
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First steps set to be taken on journey to adoption of new Birmingham Local Plan
The first step on the journey to shape the planning framework that will guide development and regeneration activity in Birmingham over the next 20 years is set for approval tomorrow (October 11).
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Industry award won by council for cleaner streets scheme
National recognition has been earned for the city council’s Mobile Household Recycling Centre (MHRC) service – in the form of a prestigious Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Award.
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Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East by-election: 6 October 2022
The results of the city council by-election for a seat in the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Ward on Thursday 6 October 2022 is as follows:
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Birmingham City Partnership Board issues Cost of Living asks to National Government
A coalition of leaders from across Birmingham has come together to urge the Prime Minister to work with the city and back their proposals to ease the effects of the cost-of-living crisis.
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Adoption of Edgbaston Reservoir Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document
A document providing a vision and principles to protect and enhance the environment as well as inform future investment of the area around Edgbaston Reservoir is set for approval on October 11.
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Response to news that Games underspend will be retained in city and region
The following is a response to news that around £60million of underspend from the Birmingham 2022 budget will be retained in the city and wider West Midlands region.
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Plans for a lasting and positive legacy use of Alexander Stadium set for discussion
A plan to secure a lasting, positive, legacy for the renovated Alexander Stadium and surrounding parkland after the Commonwealth Games is due before the city council’s Cabinet on October 11.
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Eurovision 2023 candidate city shortlist reaction
Cllr Ian Ward's reaction to Glasgow and Liverpool being shortlisted for Eurovision 2023.
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market looking for staff and musicians
Organisers looking to recruit more than 200 staff and also audition musicians for this year’s Frankfurt Christmas Market.
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Car racing firm fined £50,000 following safety breaches at Birmingham track
A stock-car racing firm was fined £50,000 and ordered to pay £20,000 costs after pleading guilty to two health & safety offences, after an accident led to a sponsor’s death at a Birmingham track.
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Council shapes local support package as part of Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme
With Birmingham residents facing cost of living issues, the council has published details of support given to people through the discretionary element of the Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme
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Council outlines further details of its Commonwealth Games legacy plan
An update on Birmingham City Council’s efforts to maximise the city’s Commonwealth Games legacy is due before the council’s Cabinet on 23 September.
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Birmingham’s Black History Month launch event to go ahead
Birmingham’s planned launch event for Black History Month will go ahead this weekend, following careful consideration in light of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Queen’s funeral set to be screened in Birmingham city centre
The funeral of the Queen will be broadcast on a large screen in Centenary Square on Monday 19 September.
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Service alterations on state funeral day for the Queen - 19 September 2022
This page details how the city will be respecting the day of the funeral of the Queen, whilst also delivering key services for the people of Birmingham. Last updated 0949hrs on 15 September
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II - how Birmingham is paying its respects
Arrangements are being made for the people of Birmingham to pay their respects following the death of The Queen on Thursday 8 September 2022. (Last updated: 1627hrs on 14 September).
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Everyone’s Battle, Everyone’s Business action plan approved by Cabinet
Birmingham’s bold strategy on tackling inequalities both across the city and within Birmingham City Council was presented to Cabinet today (6 September 2022).
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Investing in our city parks through parking charges
Cllr Majid Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Environment at Birmingham City Council, writes on the proposed roll out of car parking charging at five park sites…
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Leader declares cost of living emergency
At today’s city council cabinet committee, leader of the council Cllr Ian Ward, made the following announcement:
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Strategic Director for City Operations set to retire
Rob James, Strategic Director for City Operations at Birmingham City Council, is set to retire in December after a career devoted to the public sector.
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Major milestone reached by popular city council-operated waste collection service
A milestone thousandth visit to Birmingham’s neighbourhoods was made by the city council’s Mobile Household Recycling Centre (MHRC) service today (September 2).
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Dates for Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2022
Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market to return to mark its 22nd year in the city.
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Time ticking to see Countdown Clock in city centre
Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock in Birmingham city centre has until 5 September to do so.
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Congratulations to everyone getting GCSE results
Students across Birmingham will today be getting GCSE results.
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Birmingham looks at twin city Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine celebrates Independence Day
Birmingham is joining forces with a Ukrainian community organisation to celebrate the city’s strong affiliation with its twin city Zaporizhzhia, to mark Ukraine Independence Day today (24 August).
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New £300k Engage for Ukraine grant scheme for community groups launched
Birmingham community groups supporting Ukrainian refugees will be able to apply for grants from a new £300,000 fund launched today (17 August 2022).
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Success of Alexander Stadium redevelopment highlighted in new report
The lead contractor behind the redevelopment of Birmingham’s iconic Alexander Stadium is reflecting on the success of the project and the wide range of community benefits it brought to the local area.
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Birmingham welcomes The World Reimagined trail
Birmingham's heritage and shared history will be explored through a trail of giant globes that was launched in the city centre today (12 August 2022).
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Ukrainian creatives in Birmingham begin Eurovision bid logo design after city is shortlisted
A group of Ukrainian creatives have been invited to design Birmingham’s Eurovision bid logo, after it made the first-round shortlist to host Eurovision 2023.
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Record number of visitors from across the globe enjoy all Birmingham has to offer
Shops, bars and restaurants in Birmingham city centre have never been so busy as visitors and residents alike flocked to the city’s squares and open spaces to enjoy the Commonwealth Games.
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City council backs awards that celebrate unsung heroes and champions diversity
Birmingham City Council backs Britain’s Multicultural Business & Community Champion (MBCC) Awards 2022 as headline sponsor.
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Help bring Great British Railways to Brum
The leaders of the three largest political parties at the city council have written a joint letter to the people of Birmingham.
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Statement on Birmingham receiving new funding to remove chewing gum stains from its streets
New Government action to tackle litter on cities' high streets has been set out today (6 August), with Birmingham being one of the first cities to receive funding from Defra's Chewing Gum Taskforce
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Volunteer army hailed as Commonwealth Games heroes
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward has hailed the 14,000 Commonwealth Games volunteers as 'the beating heart of Birmingham 2022'.
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Birmingham Bull to remain in city until September
The Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony Bull will remain on display in Birmingham following the conclusion of the Games.
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Birmingham 2022: Games legacy boost for community basketball in the city
An exciting partnership will create a legacy for community basketball from the huge success of the 3x3 format of the sport at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Outstanding start to Commonwealth Games is hailed
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President, Dame Louise Martin, has hailed the outstanding start to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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A34 Highways Improvement Scheme update - July 2022
The construction programme for the A34 scheme was complete as of 27 July 2022.
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Bold ambition for a Golden Decade of major events in Birmingham and West Midlands outlined by city leaders
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are a launchpad for the city and wider West Midlands region’s ambitions to secure a range of major events in the coming years.
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Birmingham trials first zero-emissions bin lorry
In the latest step to reduce emissions from road traffic to combat climate change and help people live healthier lives, Birmingham City Council has begun trials of its first all-electric bin lorry.
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Green Flag Award 2022 success for 15 city parks
Fifteen parks and open spaces maintained by Birmingham City Council and supported by ‘Friends Of’ parks groups have once again been named as Green Flag Award winners for 2022.
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Are you claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to?
With the cost of living crisis really starting to bite, struggling households across Birmingham are being urged to check if they are missing out on the benefits they are entitled to.
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The power of the Commonwealth Games to act as a catalyst for Host City improvements is praised
The transformative power of the Commonwealth Games was observed by CGF President Dame Louise Martin during a visit to Perry Barr yesterday (July 21).
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Young Women Into Leadership aims to inspire future female leaders
Birmingham City Council, Aston University and US Embassy in London are once again combining forces to deliver an exciting, week-long leadership summit to inspire the next generation of female leaders.
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Birmingham community libraries celebrate Commonwealth Games with art exhibition
Six Birmingham Community Libraries are celebrating the history and culture of countries from the Commonwealth through an art exhibition this summer.
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Spectacular evening of entertainment to welcome Queen's Baton Relay into city centre
Birmingham as the Proud Host City of the Commonwealth Games will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay to the city centre with a colourful, fun-filled evening of entertainment in Victoria Square next week.
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Brum. Our time has come…the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in the Proud Host City in one week’s time!
In just one week the Queen’s Baton will arrive in the Proud Host City of Birmingham for the final two days of its 294-day Commonwealth-wide journey.
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CGF President praises City Council preparations for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Preparations made by Birmingham City Council to welcome the 72 nations and territories competing at Birmingham 2022 have been endorsed by the President of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
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A bold, ambitious and confident vision for the city
The city council leadership has set out its strategic plan for the future.
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Srebrenica Memorial Day 2022
The Leaders of Birmingham City Council’s Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups made this joint statement today to mark Srebrenica Memorial Day.
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Celebrating children's rights across Birmingham schools
Children and young people from more than 35 schools across Birmingham celebrated their achievements in Unicef’s Rights Respecting Schools programme at a spectacular event at Birmingham Rep theatre.
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Bring it on Brum – this summer’s programme is open for booking
Birmingham’s summer holiday activities and food programme has been finalised.
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Deborah Cadman appointed permanent chief executive
Deborah Cadman, Birmingham City Council’s current interim chief executive, has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis following a formal recruitment process.
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Winning designs for Proud Host City presentation items revealed
Two manufacturing businesses from the city are benefitting from an opportunity to support the council’s role in welcoming VIPs and dignitaries during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Planning excellence celebrated at RTPI ceremony
It was a night of wins for Birmingham City Council at the RTPI West Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2022 last night (June 30).
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Joint commitment to HS2 opportunities
Leaders of Birmingham City Council, Solihull Council and West Midlands Combined Authority met with Government Ministers yesterday (29 June) to discuss the opportunities HS2 will bring to the region.
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A34 Highways Improvement Scheme update - June 2022
As reported in our last update in May 2022, work to complete the project is now in its final stages.
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National Lottery players make a splash at Moseley Road Baths
In the latest piece of good news for Moseley Road Baths, the National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded development funding of £477,050 for a major restoration and development project at the Baths.
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Levelling Up Fund: Tranche 2 Bids
The city council's Cabinet has today agreed to submit five bids worth £82million for funding from the second tranche of the Government's Levelling Up Fund (LUF).
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Dear Brum - a love letter to Birmingham
‘Of course I’m here writing you again…’ With these words Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey’s updated love letter to the city started an evening of celebration.
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Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme wins regional housing award
Birmingham City Council’s Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme has received another industry award.
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Plans to showcase Birmingham's vibrant creativity and cultural scene
Plans to help Birmingham tourism recover from the pandemic and further promote the city as a national and international destination are to go before the council's cabinet.
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Peace Gardens to host special Covid memorial service
Birmingham’s Peace Garden is to host a special Covid memorial service – open to the public – bringing together the city’s faith leaders to remember those lost on Sunday (26 June).
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Hundreds of new computers for community libraries
Hundreds of new, higher-quality computers for public use have been installed in all community libraries in the city.
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Bold proposals drawn up to maximise Commonwealth Games legacy for Birmingham
Four projects are being put forward by the city council for funding consideration should the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games be delivered under budget.
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UK Athletics confirms bid for European Athletics Championships 2026
UK Athletics has today confirmed it has officially submitted a joint bid with Birmingham City Council to host the European Athletics Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium in 2026.
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Refugee Week 2022 in Birmingham
Birmingham, as a City of Sanctuary, is home to many refugees including those fleeing the war in Ukraine – and is hosting a range of events during Refugee Week.
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Modeshift STARS for active travel awarded to St Basils
St Basils, an organisation that works with young homeless people in Birmingham, has gained Modeshift STARS accreditation for its efforts to encourage active travel.
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Second round of funding awarded to community groups to help embrace Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Funds totalling more than £1million have been given to 247 projects in the second round of awards for a council programme designed to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham and Solihull support new plan to make smoking obsolete by 2030
Organisations across Birmingham and Solihull today welcomed the publication of the Khan Independent Review into Smokefree 2030 policies and support the review’s four key recommendations:
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay route through the Proud Host City is revealed
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit all ten of the city’s Parliamentary constituencies during the final two days of its 294-day journey.
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Birmingham and Solihull residents encouraged to use local parent resources for infant mental health
Inaugural Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW) 13 to 19 June, seeks to highlight the importance of babies’ mental health as well as the surrounding issues that affect it.
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Arcadis appointed to bring forward Birmingham’s Our Future City Plan
Birmingham City Council has appointed a major design and engineering firm to deliver the next phase of Our Future City Plan which will look at the city’s development to 2040.
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Crowdfunding partnership to bring community project ideas to life
Birmingham City Council has launched an exciting new digital crowdfunding initiative, Be Bold Crowdfunding, to enable community-led ideas that matter to local people and local communities.
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Innovative partnership between two councils to tackle health inequalities within Black communities
Birmingham and Lewisham Councils have jointly published a ground-breaking report identifying 39 ways to tackle health inequalities faced by people of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage.
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Portrait of city’s first female leader unveiled at memorial service
A portrait of Birmingham’s first and only female leader was unveiled to celebrate her outstanding contribution to civic life at a memorial service earlier today (1 June 2022).
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Big Creative Birmingham Conversation starts consultation to gauge city’s creative vision
Birmingham’s residents and visitors are being urged to take part in a public consultation to help shape the city’s creative vision for the next decade, which runs over June and July.
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Clean Air Zone sees city centre air quality improve in its first year
Air quality in central Birmingham has improved since the Clean Air Zone was implemented a year ago and has seen a significant fall in the percentage of most polluting vehicles entering the city centre
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Commonwealth culture and cuisine served up at city-wide food festival
Food and music from across the Commonwealth will be served up at a series of free, vibrant events in Birmingham.
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Household Support Fund plans to be discussed by Cabinet
The city council has set out how it will support those in need using a further allocation of the Household Support Fund (HSF).
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New Lord Mayor takes up office following Mayor Making ceremony
Birmingham’s new Lord Mayor, Cllr Maureen Cornish, has taken up the office of First Citizen after a Mayor Making ceremony during the Annual Meeting of the City Council last week (24 May 2022).
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Putting children at the heart of everything we do
A report to cabinet has set out achievements being made in the city’s children’s services and the council’s commitment to put children and young people at the heart of everything we do.
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Tenth triumph for Team Birmingham at Chelsea Flower Show
A display, celebrating Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has earned the city council its tenth consecutive Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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The River returns to life as a water feature
Birmingham’s iconic water feature – The River – was officially switched back on in Victoria Square earlier today (19 May 2022).
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Rogue builder jailed for six years after Trading Standards investigation
A Birmingham rogue builder was sentenced to six years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (16 May 2022).
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A34 Highways Improvement Scheme update - May 2022
Since construction work on the project began in June 2020, the majority of the key elements have been successfully completed.
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Birmingham’s role as Proud Host City for the Commonwealth Games to be showcased at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games is celebrated in the city council’s entry for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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Alexander Stadium is handed over for final leg of Games-time preparations
Almost three years of work to redevelop the city’s Alexander Stadium has reached its most significant milestone yet.
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St George’s Day celebration hosted by council for Team England in Birmingham
A giant St George flag, adorning the side of Birmingham’s Town Hall building and measuring 52.25m wide by 8.2m high, was the centrepiece of a special celebration staged in the city today (April 23).
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Army deliver successful Alexander Stadium test event
British Army athletes helped put a redeveloped venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games through its paces yesterday (April 20).
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Birmingham 2022 celebrates 100 days to go at completed Sandwell Aquatics Centre
With 100 days to go until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin, Paralympic swimmers and an Olympic diver tested out the facilities at the newly completed Sandwell Aquatics Centre.
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Update on city planning for Birmingham 2022 given during Ambassador visit
A briefing on preparations being made by the Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games was given by the council during a visit to Birmingham by the US Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim Philip T. Reeker today (March 22).
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Second set of local transport schemes announced
Birmingham City Council has announced the second set of transport schemes to be developed and delivered from its new Local Improvement Budget.
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Perry Barr Residential Scheme smashes job creation target
The international property and investment group, Lendlease, has announced that more than five hundred jobs have now been created during construction of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme in Birmingham.
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Man fined after rubbish dumped near Household Recycling Centre
An incident that saw waste dumped approximately 400 metres away from a Birmingham Household Recycling Centre has led to a man being ordered to pay £2,690 for his offences.
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Birmingham is the UK’s first accredited Compassionate City
The people of Birmingham have been recognised for their compassion in the way communities have supported each other during some of the most difficult times, crowned the UK’s first Compassionate City.
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Creating a bold, sustainable and healthy food system
Plans to create a bold, sustainable, healthy and thriving food system are to be consulted on if approved by the city council’s cabinet.
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Holiday Activity and Food programme set to continue to 2025
Birmingham’s hugely successful Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) will continue until 2025 if approved by cabinet.
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Birmingham City Council to receive almost £5m in fund which helps safeguard nation's cultural heritage
Birmingham City Council has been awarded nearly £5m in Government funding to fund works on Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
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Clean Air Zone interim report provides evidence of impact on air pollution
Birmingham City Council has published an interim report on the impact of the Clean Air Zone providing evidence that the levels of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide are reducing in the city centre.
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Revised Draft Edgbaston Reservoir Masterplan - further public consultation
Birmingham City Council has published a revised Draft Masterplan for Edgbaston Reservoir and invites citizens’ views on the document.
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Birmingham named as Queen’s Green Canopy “Champion City”
Team England athlete Hayley Carruthers today helped plant a series of Jubilee trees in Pype Hayes Park to celebrate Birmingham’s status as a Queen’s Green Canopy “Champion City”.
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New £1.4m Coroners Court officially opened by Chief Coroner
Birmingham and Solihull’s new £1.458m Coroners Court was officially opened by the Chief Coroner for England and Wales, His Honour Judge Thomas Teague QC, earlier today (9 March 2022).
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City Council receives £220,000 boost to expand food inspection programme
Birmingham City Council’s environmental health team will be getting additional resources in advance of the Commonwealth Games in order to support food businesses across the city.
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How Birmingham can help make a difference to those fleeing Ukraine
As people around the world watch what’s happening in Ukraine, Birmingham’s communities are coming together to support international appeals and efforts to help those fleeing war.
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Shakespeare's Coming Home
Everything to Everybody Project announces First Folio tour and new exhibition for 2022.
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Birmingham to develop an online portal to help women suffering domestic abuse
Birmingham City Council is to launch an online portal where women experiencing domestic abuse can find advice and information on support services as part of its Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign.
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Modeshift Stars scheme continues to empower active travel across Birmingham
Birmingham City Council continues to encourage workers to reduce reliance on cars and commute sustainably: by bicycle, foot or public transport.
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Birmingham Erdington Parliamentary by-election
The results of the Birmingham Erdington Parliamentary by-election are as follows:
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Secondary school transfer - offers at 1 March 2022
Pupils will today find out which secondary school they will attend in September.
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City centre CCTV network improvements work set to begin
Works to improve Birmingham City Council’s CCTV network around the city centre – which would see 24 new cameras installed and 30 existing cameras upgraded are due to begin next month (March 2022).
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Birmingham City Council responds to the National Rough Sleeper statistics report released by the DLUHC
Responding to the release today (24 February) of the National Rough Sleeper statistics report by the Department of Levelling Up, Homes and Communities
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Celebration time! Community groups awarded funding to help embrace Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Funds totalling £300,000 have been given to 65 projects in 36 wards during the 1st round of awards for a city council programme designed to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Plans for £4.5m improvements to Kings Norton Cemetery and Yardley Crematorium
Birmingham City Council’s plans to improve facilities and capacity at a cemetery and crematorium in south Birmingham have been unveiled ahead of next week’s Cabinet meeting (1 March).
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BBC MasterChef relocation to Brum set to boost existing plans for Digbeth regeneration
Today’s announcement that popular BBC television series MasterChef is relocating to Birmingham has been hailed as a boost for long-standing plans to regenerate the Digbeth area of the city.
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Helping rough sleepers during storm Eunice
Due to Storm Eunice our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol remains activated across Birmingham to help people sleeping rough.
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Big Birmingham Bikes giveaway
20 of 500 selected Birmingham residents collected a free bicycle today - 17 February 2022 - courtesy of Birmingham City Council's 'Big Birmingham Bikes' scheme.
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Have your say on Birmingham’s 25-year City of Nature plan
Public consultation begins on the City of Nature 25-year plan to grow Birmingham’s green spaces from 600 to 1000.
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Thousands of children helped during winter holiday programme
The city’s ambitious Holiday Activity and Food programme continued its success with its winter programme.
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Car Free School Streets are springing-up around Birmingham
Colmore Junior and Infant School is one in the next round of Birmingham schools that will benefit from a Car Free School Street, this Easter.
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Further early help for struggling families
The city council’s cabinet has approved an extension of the early help programme that supports families in need.
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New Local Improvement Budget drives new road safety schemes across Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is announcing the first set of transport schemes to be developed from its new Local Improvement Budget fund.
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First Homes funding boost for new homeowners in Perry Barr
Up to 99 more affordable homes are being made available for first-time buyers at the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS).
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Major regeneration for Smethwick to Birmingham corridor
The Smethwick to Birmingham Corridor Plan is going to cabinet for approval. It promotes a co-ordinated approach to regeneration and development.
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Response to Government White Paper on Levelling Up
The leader of Birmingham City Council has welcomed the publication of the white paper on levelling up, saying the council is ready to play its part but needs the backing of government.
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Three million pounds for the arts and culture in Birmingham
Almost three million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham for 2022/23 is set to be approved by cabinet.
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Council plans to tackle fly tipping, knife crime and rogue landlords
Birmingham City Council today unveiled a package of bold new measures to make the city cleaner, safer and better.
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Perry Barr masterplan set to help secure Birmingham’s 2022 legacy
The final version of the Perry Barr 2040: A Vision for Legacy masterplan is due for adoption by Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on February 8.
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Updated religious education syllabus set for adoption
An updated religious education syllabus that respects all children and helps them become happy, confident and ambitious is to go to the city council’s cabinet for adoption.
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City of Nature Plan must be accepted by Cabinet to meet Birmingham's net-zero carbon target
Birmingham City Council will be recommending, on 8 February, that its Cabinet approves a 25-year City of Nature Plan to change the way it manages its parks, for environmental health recovery.
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Birmingham is first UK city to host Climate Change Committee
Birmingham's ambitious plans to address the climate crisis will be in the spotlight this week when the city plays host to the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC).
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Public reminded not to touch sick or dead birds or any potentially infected materials to help combat risk of avian flu
With avian influenza spreading in the wild bird population, people visiting city parks are reminded to not touch sick/dead birds – or anything that might have been in contact with infected droppings.
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Birmingham’s Clean Air strategy: blue sky thinking for a greener city
The council has launched a crucial strategy to create a bolder, greener vision for the city.
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Sports hub in Perry Barr set for £500k boost
Plans for a £500,000 upgrade to a community sports facility in Perry Barr, to further strengthen the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Legacy have been confirmed.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2022 commemoration event at Millennium Point
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be hosted at Millennium Point next week.
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Birmingham chosen to participate in the Carter Center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign
Birmingham has been chosen by the Carter Center as 1 of 12 international cities to participate in its Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, which aims to ensure women can access information.
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A bold budget for Birmingham on the cusp of a golden decade for the city
A new draft financial plan for Birmingham City Council, designed to maximise the potential of a golden decade for the city, has been published.
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Public urged not to touch sick or dead birds – as avian influenza confirmed by Defra in Birmingham
Confirmed cases of Avian Flu have been discovered within the wild bird population in the city.
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New support grant for businesses amid Omicron concerns
Birmingham City Council is continuing to deliver its mission to support independent businesses with a new round of business grants.
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Who goes first on the UK highways according to the new Highway Code hierarchy?
29 January 2022 is the day when greater protection should be given to the safety of active travellers as the Government’s proposed hierarchy of road users takes effect.
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Christmas tree recycling - Dec 2021 and Jan 2022
As this year’s festivities draw to a close, Birmingham City Council has again set up a number of locations for residents to recycle their Christmas trees.
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Birmingham Jab Cab - free taxi service to get a vaccine or booster
A transport facility for people struggling to get to a Covid vaccination site has been set up so citizens can get their first, second or booster jab.
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Chancellor urged to back Birmingham businesses
Birmingham council bosses have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to support businesses and jobs in sectors hit hardest by the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
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Winter holiday clubs programme finalised
Bring it on Brum – the city’s winter holiday activities and food programme has now been finalised.
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Budget Challenge: Consultation on how would you prioritise the city council’s spend?
An interactive webpage has been launched by Birmingham City Council to get people thinking about how they wish the organisation’s budget to be prioritised to best meet their needs.
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Local Improvement Budget fund could enable Birmingham City Council to protect grass verges and pavement space from parked vehicles
Councillor Zaffar will be asking the Cabinet to approve a recommendation, on 14 December 2021, to create a Local Improvement Budget fund to improve localities.
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Helping those in need with the Household Support Fund
The city council has set out how it will support those in need using the remainder of the Household Support Fund allocation.
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Organisations invited to apply to become part of Stronger Communities scheme
A search has been launched for organisations that can help support a range of activities being developed by Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC).
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Major funding boost for Moseley Road Baths transformation
The transformation of Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath library has received a major boost with the allocation of £15.5m of Levelling-Up funding.
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Birmingham plans to welcome more Afghan refugees under resettlement scheme
Birmingham’s pledge to welcome more than 200 Afghan refugees under two Home Office schemes will be discussed by the council’s Cabinet next week.
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Electric bikes available to hire for the first time in Birmingham
From 8 December 2021, electric bikes may be hired from any of Birmingham's 85 docking stations situated in the most popular areas.
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Council plans to invest £845,000 in improving city centre CCTV
Birmingham City Council plans to expand and improve CCTV around the city centre CCTV network have been unveiled ahead of next week’s Cabinet meeting.
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Day opportunities - outreach support given to citizens during the pandemic
A report to cabinet shows the support given to older and vulnerable citizens when day centres were closed during pandemic restrictions.
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Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships
Proposals to extend Birmingham’s status as the home of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships until 2026 are due for discussion by the city council’s Cabinet on December 14.
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Walking routes upgrade to support Commonwealth Games and city’s long-term legacy
A £1.6million package of improvements to key walking routes ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the council.
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Christmas waste collection plans - December 2021 and January 2022
Details of waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and new year period have been announced.
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Paulette Hamilton wins first 'resilience and recovery' award
Cllr Paulette Hamilton has won the inaugural Resilience and Recovery award at the annual national Cllr Awards.
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Birmingham Children's Trust improvement journey continues
Headlines from the latest visit by Ofsted to check on the progress being made by Birmingham Children’s Trust reveal that continued improvements in children’s social care are being made.
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How Birmingham will be Bold through its Commonwealth Games legacy
A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to maximise the Proud Host City status for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published.
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Working with communities to improve digital inclusion
Working with local communities the city council has launched the Birmingham Digital Inclusion Strategy.
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Birmingham gears up for round 2 of the big hackathon
IT developers are invited to take part in an exciting Hackathon event looking for solutions to support Adult Education Services.
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New strategy aims to put Birmingham at the heart of levelling-up
Birmingham City Council is urging the Government to back a levelling-up strategy that could help 75,000 people into work, boosting the city economy by a massive £9bn a year.
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Consultation begins to make Places for People at Lozells
Lozells is the second area in Birmingham where people are being consulted about expanding and making permanent the temporary measures instigated last year, to create Places for People.
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Hundreds on way into work following hugely successful Birmingham Jobs Fair
Hundreds of people have taken the first step towards securing a new job or training opportunity following the Birmingham Jobs Fair at Villa Park.
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Birmingham recognised for work on Living Wage
Birmingham has been recognised for making Birmingham a Living Wage City today (15 November).
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Perry Barr Residential Scheme reaches milestone of two million hours worked on site
More than two million hours have now been spent on construction of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme in Birmingham.
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Councillor Zaffar visits COP26 Glasgow
Today, Birmingham City Council Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Zaffar is on a journey to COP26 where he will be talking about the council's route to net-zero carbon by 2030.
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Birmingham gets funding boost for community initiatives in Government pilot scheme
Birmingham City Council is one of 13 local authorities to receive a funding boost from a £5m Government funding pot to help councils tackle issues affecting their communities, announced this week.
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Remembrance Sunday in Birmingham
Birmingham will fall silent on Sunday, as the city remembers the fallen at its Remembrance Day parade and service.
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Talk Money Week 2021
Birmingham City Council is supporting Talk Money Week, the annual campaign to get the nation having conversations about money.
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Birmingham City Council Cabinet agrees 12-year electric vehicle strategy
3,000 electric vehicle charge-points will be rolled-out across Birmingham to reduce city emissions by 50% in 2030 compared to 2020 levels.
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Fox Hollies Park set to receive £500,000 upgrade
Play facilities at an Acocks Green park are set to be refurbished and renewed through a newly-approved Birmingham City Council project worth almost £500,000.
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Cycling and walking improvement work begins at the Pershore Road and Priory Road junction
Birmingham City Council is extending segregated cycle lanes and improving traffic-flow control at the Pershore Road and Priory Road junction to enhance the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
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New appointments for council's leadership team
Appointments have been made to two key positions as part of the city council’s aim to drive forward its priorities.
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Consultation on city centre order launched today
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.
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Thousands of children benefit from summer holiday programme
The largest and most ambitious programme aimed at addressing holiday hunger, inactivity, isolation and learning loss has proved hugely successful over the summer.
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Project partner search is launched for scheme to bring people together during Commonwealth Games
A search has been launched for organisations that can help enable projects being developed by the council to bring people together as a result of the city hosting the Commonwealth Games next year.
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Birmingham’s festive countdown begins: Frankfurt Christmas Market opens today
It’s been nearly two years since the smell of schnitzel, bratwurst and gluhwein filled the city centre, but Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is back this year and opens today (4 November 2021).
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Working together to help prevent suicide
A report showing the progress made in the city council’s suicide prevention strategy is to be presented to full council today (Tuesday, 2 November).
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Dudley Road wins Levelling-Up funding to tackle social inequalities
The A457 Dudley Road Improvement Scheme in Birmingham has received £19.94m to improve travel infrastructure.
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Birmingham successfully bids for £52 million to regenerate key parts of the city
The council has successfully bid for funding to support important initiatives happening across the city.
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#AdditionalNotSpecial - a powerful message from RISE Youth Forum
Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for children and vulnerable families, has praised a group of young people with additional needs for their campaigning work.
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Birmingham Jobs Fair - jobs available on the day!
Thousands of jobs will be available with 50 employers across the region at the Birmingham Jobs Fair, with job offers on the day.
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It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas…
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market will start to take shape this weekend, as the city prepares for the festive attraction’s return next month.
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Yardley East by-election result 21 October 2021
The result of the Yardley East by-election is as follows:
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The World Reimagined comes to Birmingham
National art education project featuring globally-recognised artists comes to Birmingham next year to transform how we understand the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its impact on us all.
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Providing more than 80,000 supermarket vouchers over October half-term
Birmingham City Council will be ensuring families eligible for free school meals over the upcoming October half-term break will get the help they need.
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Van’s involvement in Selly Oak dumped waste case costs man almost £4,000
A Coventry man who was found guilty of allowing his van to be used to dump waste in Selly Oak was ordered to pay almost £4,000 after a trial at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday (October 15).
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Butcher's company ordered to pay £17,181 for health and safety breach
A Birmingham butcher's was ordered to pay £17,181 after being pleading guilty to using a band saw without a safety guard, at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Wednesday (13 October 2021).
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Stadium contractor benefits Birmingham groups with final round of You Matter Communities scheme
The winners for the third round of the You Matter Communities Community Fund have been announced.
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Fifteen city parks and open spaces retain Green Flag Award status in 2021
Fifteen parks and open spaces maintained by Birmingham City Council have been named as Green Flag Award winners for 2021.
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Keep Britain Tidy and Council working together to reduce fly-tipping
Keep Britain Tidy has begun work with Birmingham City Council to tackle fly-tipping and reduce recycling contamination.
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Suspended prison sentence for asbestos dumper after council investigation
A Nechells man who dumped six sacks of asbestos on a street in Hockley has been given a ten-month suspended prison sentence for his offences after a prosecution brought by Birmingham City Council.
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£700k of apprenticeship levy to help city's most disadvantaged
Birmingham City Council is to give around £700,000 worth of unused apprenticeship levy funds to help some of the city’s most disadvantaged residents who have been badly affected by the pandemic.
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Frankfurt Christmas Market recruiting for 200-plus jobs
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is once again looking to recruit more than 200 people to support its stalls when it returns to the city centre next month.
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Domestic abuse support services get £3.2m funding boost
Birmingham’s support for victims of domestic abuse will benefit from more than £3.2m in Government funding, according to a report due to be discussed by Cabinet next week (12 October 2021).
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Bold proposal to deliver new waste depot as part of service improvement plan
Plans to further modernise the city council’s waste management services through the development of a new depot are due before Cabinet Members on October 12.
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Birmingham City Council and ESB Energy launch new electric vehicle charging network
Birmingham’s first ESB Energy multi-charging hub for electric vehicle (EV) users has been officially opened at a flagship site located on Navigation Street.
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Gender pay gap at council continues to reduce
A report has found that the gender pay gap at Birmingham City Council continues to reduce, with the workforce gender balance also becoming more equal, and more women in higher-paid roles.
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Sikh Community Health Profile launched by Public Health division
Sikh Community Health Profile launched by Public Health division
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Consultation launched on design options for Kings Heath and Moseley Places for People
Consultation has now opened on new Places for People designs for both sides of Kings Heath High Street, in a bid to improve air quality and create safer streets for walking and cycling.
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Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy Consultation: Creating a Bolder, Healthier City
The Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board would like your views on its draft strategy; Creating a Bolder, Healthier City.
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New executive director for education and skills
Birmingham City Council has recruited a new Executive Director for Education and Skills.
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Tyseley’s reuse shop officially opened
Tyseley’s Reuse Shop has officially opened to the public after a ribbon-cutting ceremony including Councillor John O’Shea, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks.
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Birmingham wins ninth Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021
Birmingham City Council has scooped Gold for the ninth show running at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021.
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Birmingham’s Black History Month launches this week
Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month will be launched with a special event tomorrow (18 September 2021).
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2021
Birmingham’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market is set to return to the city to mark its 21st year.
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Double dumping of waste leads to fine for Rednal man
A man from Rednal whose vehicle was twice caught dumping waste on a Small Heath street by council-operated CCTV has been ordered to pay almost £2,000 for his offences.
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Shop owner ordered to pay £5k for customer fall
A Birmingham gift shop owner was ordered to pay £5,008 today (16 September 2021) after Birmingham Magistrates Court heard how an elderly customer fell down an open hatch into the store’s basement.
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COVID-19 case at City Council meeting
An attendee tested positive for COVID-19 following the City Council meeting on 14 September 2021.
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Additional restriction grants launch a second round
Birmingham city council has launched a second opportunity for businesses to apply for additional restrictions grants.
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Residents thanked for giving Mobile Household Recycling Centres a warm welcome
People in Birmingham have been thanked by the council for the support they have shown for the city’s recently launched Mobile Household Recycling Centres (MHRCs).
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Alexander Stadium contract social value highlighted in new report
The community benefits that have been achieved during the first 12 months of the project to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium are detailed in a new report published today (September 10).
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Safer Streets scheme to be rolled out in Stockland Green
A north Birmingham suburb is set to see improvements to safety and security as part the Safer Streets scheme, which was launched today (9 September 2021).
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Bid now for second round of Celebrating Communities funding
Residents and community groups now have a second chance to bid for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Director of Council Management is appointed
Becky Hellard has been named as Birmingham City Council’s Director of Council Management, as the organisation’s reshaping continues.
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First images of Birmingham’s Chelsea Flower Show display for 2021 are revealed
Pictures previewing what Birmingham City Council’s 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower display will look like have been revealed.
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Listening to the voices of young people as they move towards adulthood
The voices of young people, carers and the community have been a vital part of plans to support young people as they move towards adulthood.
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New Garden of Memory unveiled at restored Jewellery Quarter cemetery
The results of a £2.3m project to restore historic cemeteries in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter were unveiled during a special ceremony this week.
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Digital inclusion - online access for everyone
A new digital inclusion team at the city council will ensure Birmingham’s most vulnerable and excluded citizens will have better access to online services.
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New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city
The long-term future of indoor athletics in Birmingham is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and Birmingham City Council.
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Birmingham man sentenced for running a counterfeit clothing factory
A Birmingham man was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (23 August 2021) after pleading guilty to 26 offences for manufacturing and selling fake designer clothes.
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Justice calls for Phone Book dumper
A man who claimed he had delivered 1,000 telephone directories when he had in fact dumped them on a city street has been ordered to pay £884 for his offences following an investigation by the council.
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Statement regarding Birmingham welcoming Afghan refugees
Below is a statement from Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, on the city's welcome to refugees from Afghanistan.
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Silver Award renewed for the city’s support of the armed forces community
Birmingham City Council is one of 50 employers from across the West Midlands to receive recent recognition from the Ministry of Defence for its commitment to support the Armed Forces community.
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Statement on North Birmingham Transport contract
Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for vulnerable children and families, has issued the following statement about a home to school transport contract.
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Message of congratulations to those getting GCSE results
Students across Birmingham will today be getting GCSE results. Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education, skills and culture, sent them a message of congratulation.
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Message to students getting exam results
Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education, skills and culture, congratulates students for their hard work, and talks about available options.
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Volunteers praised for their efforts to achieve cleaner, greener streets
Residents and community groups have been praised by Birmingham City Council for their long-term dedication to keeping their neighbourhoods looking as good as possible.
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Landlord and tyre company fined £43k for dangerous platform lift
A Birmingham tyre firm and its landlord have been fined a total of £43,333 after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety legislation at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (6 August 2021).
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Award-winning highways scheme completes in Stechford
The circa £13 million Iron Lane junction improvements scheme has enhanced links to employment sites and local retail, reduced congestion and provided improved facilities for cycling and walking.
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Birmingham City Council Cabinet Member announcement
The following changes to the city council’s cabinet have today been announced:
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Butcher’s fined £46,800 and director gets suspended sentence for meat saw incident
A Birmingham butcher’s firm and its sole director were today (2 August 2021) ordered to pay £54,653 for health and safety offences after an employee nearly lost a finger while using a band saw.
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Innovative Preparation for Adulthood team shortlisted for award
The city council’s Preparation for Adulthood team, working with Birmingham Children’s Trust, has been shortlisted for a Local Government Chronicle award in the ‘innovation’ category.
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Birmingham's Commonwealth Games venue is already the best stadium in the country
Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletics legend Sir Brendan Foster has labelled Birmingham's Alexander Stadium 'the best in the country' even before major building work on new-look venue is complete.
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Birmingham gets first hydrogen bus
Birmingham City Council has unveiled the first of its 20 new hydrogen buses, which are set to be in operation later this year.
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Consultation launches on city centre proposals to help Birmingham cut carbon emissions
Birmingham residents are being asked to comment on proposals that will transform access to the city centre, with the aim of reducing through journeys to improve air quality and achieve carbon targets.
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Helping older people live happy and healthy lives within their communities
A city council scheme that provides grants and funding for voluntary organisations and charities has been given permission to be extended and recommissioned.
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Council signs pledge to reduce risks of modern slavery in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council signed a charter today (26 July 2021), as a commitment to proactively work to ensure there are no instances of modern slavery taking place within its supply chain.
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Stadium contractor announces final round of You Matter Communities scheme
McLaughlin & Harvey, the lead contractor for the council at the Alexander Stadium Redevelopment, has announced a third and final round of the You Matter Communities scheme.
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Tyseley’s Reuse Shop set to open to the public
Birmingham residents will now have the choice to either reuse or recycle when visiting the city’s Household Recycling Centres (HRCs).
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Design Competition for Commonwealth Games presentation items launched
A great opportunity is being launched to support the council’s role in welcoming VIPs and dignitaries during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Breaking Down Barriers: Working Towards Birmingham's Future
Council bosses today vowed young people in Birmingham will not become a left behind generation, after youth unemployment almost doubled during the Covid pandemic.
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Young Women in Leadership summit aims to inspire new generation of female leaders
Birmingham will host an intensive leadership programme next week, featuring talks and lectures by a variety of internationally renowned women with a view to inspire a new generation of female leaders.
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Home to school transport - meeting for families
Birmingham City Council’s Leader, Cllr Ian Ward will tonight be holding a second public meeting as part of its continuing commitment to engage with parents and schools as the service works to improve.
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Business case for East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Programme to go to Cabinet
The business case for a major growth programme, which aims to transform one of the most deprived parts of Birmingham, will be discussed at Cabinet next week.
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Vue cinema chain fined £750,000 following foot-rest fatality
A major cinema chain was fined £750,000 for breaching health and safety legislation at its Star City theatre in Nechells which led to a cinema-goer’s death, at Birmingham Crown Court today (20 July).
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Statement from Cllr Kate Booth
Cllr Kate Booth has made the following statement about her decision to step down as cabinet member.
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Affordable homes set to be delivered sooner than expected at Perry Barr Residential Scheme
Updated plans designed to maximise the regeneration benefits of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme are detailed in a Revised Full Business Case (RFBC) Update due before Cabinet on July 27.
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Residents to be given say on YouTube series designed to catch fly-tippers
Plans for a YouTube video series to help catch the culprits of fly-tipping in Birmingham are set to take a step forward when the city council’s Cabinet meets next week.
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New strategy sets out major sporting events legacy from Commonwealth Games
A new strategy outlining the principles that will underpin Birmingham City Council’s efforts to secure the right to host major sporting events in the next decade has been published.
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Wishing pupils, teachers and staff a happy summer holiday
Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education, skills and culture, says thank you to everyone for their hard work during the last academic year.
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Festive market announced for Cathedral grounds
With summer well and truly here, Colmore BID and partners are busy planning activities for winter and can announce Christmas in Cathedral Square, a festive market with 30 craft, gift and food stalls.
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Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan consultation now live
People are being invited to have their say on the Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan proposals for how to further improve the area over the next two decades.
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SEND joint local area re-inspection report
Joint statement from Cllr Kate Booth, cabinet member for children’s wellbeing at Birmingham City Council, and Paul Jennings, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group.
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A34 Perry Barr highways improvement scheme – Birchfield Bridge update
Birmingham City Council has announced details on the latest element of the A34 Perry Barr highways improvement scheme, including key dates for anyone who uses key transport routes in the area.
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Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan outlines ambitious future vision for area over next two decades
A draft Masterplan outlining an ambitious vision for how to further improve Perry Barr over the next two decades has been published today (July 9).
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Council secures more testing kits for Covid hotspots
Birmingham City Council has secured almost 30,000 additional lateral flow testing kits following a successful door-to-door operation in Covid hotspots across the city.
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Plea to make it easier for vulnerable families to get free vitamins and food vouchers
Birmingham City Council has urged the government to make it easier for vulnerable families to register for the Healthy Start scheme.
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New public art to celebrate Birmingham’s diversity by going Forward Together
Birmingham’s diversity, creativity and spirit will be celebrated in a new artwork due to be unveiled in the city centre later this week.
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Perry Barr Household Recycling Centre closure for upgrade is announced
Birmingham residents are being advised that the Perry Barr Household Recycling Centre (HRC) will be temporarily closed from 31 July 2021 whilst major improvement works are undertaken.
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Be Bold, Be Birmingham street art mural unveiled at Smithfield Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has today (June 30) boldly unveiled a stunning new street art mural.
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Council recognised for green travel plans
Birmingham City Council has been awarded Modeshift STARS Business Bronze Accreditation for its green travel initiatives and encouraging staff to take-up more sustainable methods of transport.
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Smithfield Birmingham milestone will deliver thousands of new jobs
Smithfield Birmingham development reached a significant milestone today (29 June 2021) as Lendlease and the city council finalised a joint venture contract for the £1.9bn scheme.
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New homes for social rent get council go-ahead
Birmingham City Council has given the green light for dozens of new homes for social rent to be built in the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Ward.
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£8 million secured for holiday activities and food programme
Bring it on Brum – the city’s summer holiday activities programme is on its way.
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Birmingham bids for more than £60 million to regenerate key parts of the city
Birmingham City Council has bid for circa £64 million from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to support four major schemes in the city.
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Birmingham residents receiving vaccinations at Millennium Point exempt from Clean Air Zone charge
Birmingham residents are able to get a ‘walk-in’ vaccination at Millennium Point from this week and are also exempt from Clean Air Zone charges if driving a non-compliant vehicle.
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City council urges government to extend deadline for EU citizens seeking settled status
Thousands of EU nationals living and working in Birmingham may remain undocumented just days before the deadline for the Government's EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
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Birmingham secures funding for electric bikes
Birmingham City Council will roll-out the electric bicycles later this year in partnership with local organisations, to help increase cycling provision for vulnerable people and the wider community.
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Council's financial management praised in new CIPFA report
Birmingham City Council's improvements in its financial management have been described as exemplary in a new report from the leading professional institute for local government finance.
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Hundreds of laptops donated to communities
Hundreds of laptops and other digital devices are being donated to communities by Birmingham City Council.
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Local pupils bench design brought to life
A new bench, designed by pupils from University of Birmingham School, was unveiled yesterday (15 June).
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£7.2m council investment into Cleaner Greener Streets is announced
A fleet of Mobile Household Recycling Centres (MHRCs) is set to roll out on the streets of Birmingham as part of the council’s effort to achieve cleaner streets.
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Birmingham councillors to walk the walk during Refugee Week
Birmingham’s refugee community and their contributions to city life are to be celebrated with a festival taking place during Refugee Week, which begins today (14 June 2021).
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Covid-19: Birmingham listed as enhanced response area
With Covid cases rising in Birmingham, the government has today announced enhanced support for the city, focussed on increasing vaccination take-up, testing and support for those self-isolating.
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Van booking system goes digital
Birmingham residents will now be able to access the city’s network of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) with large trailers and vans by booking visits online.
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Birmingham commits to Councils For Fair Tax declaration
Birmingham City Council joins a growing movement of cities, towns and districts standing up for responsible tax conduct.
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Birmingham’s journey to cleaner air takes its next step forward
Today (1 June 2021) marked the launch of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone with a colourful exhibition at Library of Birmingham.
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Field star set to track stadium progress in reporter role
Team GB and Team England triple jumper Nathan Douglas is to chart progress made during the final 12 months of the Alexander Stadium’s redevelopment in a series of vlogs for Birmingham City Council.
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New Lord Mayor takes up office in first Mayor Making since 2019
Birmingham’s new Lord Mayor, Cllr Muhammad Afzal, has taken up office after the Mayor Making ceremony at the Council House yesterday (25 May 2021).
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Warehouse fined £40,000 for failing to manage work at height
A Birmingham plastics wholesaler was fined £40,000 for breaching health and safety regulations at its warehouse, having pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (19 May 2021).
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Plans to bid for World Athletics Road Running Championships approved by Cabinet
The city council's Cabinet today (May 18) approved a proposal to help cement Birmingham’s reputation as a host of major international sporting events.
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More than £15 million funding boost for Digbeth High Street
The revival of Birmingham’s ‘creative quarter’ takes another step today.
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Telling the story of Clean Air through Birmingham voices
Birmingham City Council launches a thought provoking film today (Thursday 13 May) on the city’s journey to clean air.
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Free parking concession for critical care workers to close in June
A scheme that was introduced at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic to provide NHS staff, health and social care workers and NHS volunteer responders with free parking, will close on 21 June 2021.
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Modern technology helps improve cattle management at Sutton Park
Collars are to be fitted to 78 head of cattle for their annual period of grazing at Sutton Park in a new virtual fencing solution that helps better manage the land and the animals living on it.
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Council House refurbishment set to offer opportunities to residents
A project to make Birmingham’s Council House fit for the 21st century will create a range of jobs and opportunities for local people, including long-term unemployed and apprentices.
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New plans for Paradise prioritise public transport and active travel
The newly-unveiled Paradise Public Transport Improvement Scheme looks to respond to the city’s air pollution challenges by prioritising the road for buses, trams, taxis (hackney carriage) and bicycles
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Supermarket owner ordered to pay almost £1,400 for waste offences
A shopkeeper from Handsworth pleaded guilty of dumping waste from their Nechells-based store in a road half a mile from their own home – and has been made to pay almost £1,400 for their offences.
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Council to bid for World Athletics Road Running Championships
A proposal to help cement Birmingham’s reputation as a host of major international sporting events is set to be considered by the city council’s Cabinet on May 18.
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More good causes benefit from Stadium contractor community scheme
The winners for the second round of the You Matter Communities Community Fund have been announced.
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Statement regarding High Court’s ruling on street trading policy
The statement below is the council’s response to a High Court ruling on a judicial review of its street trading policy, which was handed down earlier today (7 May 2021):
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City Council by-election results – 6 May 2021
Here are the results of four Birmingham City Council by-elections, held on Thursday 6 May 2021.
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Appointments made as council reshapes to invest in city’s future
Plans to reshape Birmingham City Council to better meet the city’s priorities have taken a significant step forward today (April 30).
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“A lot” of problems for fly-tipper after council secures court prosecution
A fly-tipper who dumped waste at the entrance to the Walsall Road Allotments in Perry Barr has been ordered to pay £1,691 by Birmingham Magistrates’ Court today (April 29).
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Kier Highways awarded extension on Birmingham ISC
Kier Highways has been awarded a six-month extension from Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) on its Birmingham Interim Services Contract (ISC). The extension will run until 30 December 2021.
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Tesco fined £7.5m for selling out of date food at three city stores
Tesco Stores Limited has been fined £7.5 million at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (19/4), after pleading guilty to selling food which was past its ‘use by’ date in three of its Birmingham stores.
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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.
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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.
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Birmingham 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to get help for children with special educational needs
Birmingham City Council has launched its Local Offer website.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Secondary school transfer - offers at 1 March 2021
Pupils will today find out which secondary school they will attend in September.
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Birmingham 2022 - Celebrating Communities
Bid now for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Rough sleeping down by 67% in Birmingham
Rough sleeping across Birmingham has reduced by 2 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.
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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.
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Birmingham City Council launches Pregnancy and Maternity survey as part of African and Caribbean Health Inequality Review
Birmingham City Council is launching a survey to understand inequalities in experiences of pregnancy and early parenthood among African and Caribbean women.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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£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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christmas waste collection plans - December 2020 and January 2021
Christmas waste collections for households in December 2020 and January 2021 have been confirmed by Birmingham City Council.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Applications launch for Local Restrictions Support Grant
Applications are now live for the next round of support grants for businesses in the city.
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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.
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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.
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First building 'tops out' at Perry Barr
Perry Barr Residential Scheme has reached a significant milestone for the project.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Council submits further request for support from Government
The City Council has further written to Government requesting support for Businesses
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Games for everyone!
Birmingham 2022 is a Games for everyone
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Changes to opening times for Birmingham cemeteries and crematoria
From Sunday 25 October, opening times for Birmingham’s cemeteries and crematoria will change.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Non-essential care home visits restricted
Birmingham City Council has decided to temporarily stop all non-essential visits to care homes within the city.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Discretionary Business Grant applications go live
Applications for the final wave of Discretionary Business Grants have opened today.
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Birmingham libraries to start re-opening
Libraries across Birmingham will start to re-open this month for an order and collect service.
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Alexander Stadium contractor shows support for local communities
Alexander Stadium contractor McLaughlin & Harvey launches You Matter Communities to provide resources for the local area.
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Time is running out for Birmingham businesses to claim grant funding
Birmingham City Council officers are knocking the doors of 2,000 eligible businesses to prevent them from missing out on grants of up to £25,000 before the fund closes in August.
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Birmingham looks ahead to Black History Month
A call is going out for submissions to be included in Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month, which will be officially launched in September.
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Birmingham’s hospitality sector can now apply for a fast-tracked Temporary Pavement Licence
Hospitality businesses looking to maximise outdoor space for customers will soon be able to apply for a discounted Temporary Pavement Licence through a new fast track application system.
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Trade vans to be allowed back into Tyseley Household Recycling Centre
From Monday (August 3), trade vans will be allowed back into the Tyseley Household Recycling Centre (HRC) via Energy Way with the Van Booking Centre re-opening for business.
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Last chance for Birmingham businesses to apply for Discretionary Business Grant support
Small businesses suffering exceptional hardship due to Covid-19 have one final chance to apply for a cash grant when the second round of Discretionary Grant Payments opens next week.
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Consultation approved for Birmingham’s Air Quality Action Plan
An action plan to improve air quality across Birmingham city centre and its surrounding suburbs has been approved to go out to public consultation.
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Businesses reminded to protect staff and customers as face coverings are introduced
Businesses are being reminded they have a duty to protect staff and customers when face coverings become mandatory in shops, supermarkets and takeaway outlets from today (Friday 24 July 2020).
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COVID-19 - Wearing of face-coverings in public
A message from the seven West Midlands metropolitan council leaders.
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Garden waste subscription update – 22 July 2020
Due to the popularity of the Garden Waste service, recently re-opened following the easing of coronavirus restrictions, a decision has been taken to only allow re-subscriptions with immediate effect.
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Appeal for Birmingham food distribution donations
#BrumTogether, a network of over 80 community organisations and voluntary groups across Birmingham, has launched an urgent appeal to support those hit hardest by Covid-19 and lockdown.
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Birmingham commits to supporting buses post-lockdown
Birmingham City Council has published its Birmingham Bus Statement; outlining how it will support buses as the UK recovers from Covid-19 and its subsequent lockdown.
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A big thank you to all staff at Birmingham schools
Cllrs Ian Ward, Jayne Francis and Kate Booth have written to Birmingham school staff to thank them for their tremendous work during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Garden waste subscriptions re-open
Anyone looking for a convenient way to recycle garden waste can now subscribe to the city council’s paid-for service as it re-opens to new customers following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
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Government business grants surpass the £200Million mark
Birmingham City Council is pleased to announce that it has paid out support grants in excess of £200Million to over 16,000 struggling local businesses.
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Local authorities in the West Midlands to trial e-scooters from the end of the summer
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and Birmingham City Council are leading on the development of e-scooter rental trial in the West Midlands.
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Council processes over £2.7million of Discretionary Grants for businesses in need
Birmingham City Council is pleased to report it has paid out over £2.7million of Discretionary Business Grants to struggling businesses.
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Equalities toolkit to help all children feel valued and respected
Birmingham City Council has developed resources to support schools in teaching relationships and health education at primary schools.
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New rules to take affect for weddings and funerals in Birmingham
Following new Government guidance, Birmingham City Council will be reopening the Birmingham Register Office so that marriage and civil partnership ceremonies may commence from Saturday 4 July.
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Shoppers and customers urged to stay safe as hospitality venues re-open
Birmingham's Director of Public Health has advised people ensure that they keep safe if they plan on visiting hospitality venues that are re-opening from 4 July 2020.
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Council prepares to help the hospitality sector get back to business
Birmingham City Council will ‘do all it can’ to help local restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars re-open safely following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Litter dumped in Birmingham parks triples
People visiting Birmingham’s parks are being urged to show their respect for the environment after 1,280 tonnes of litter was cleared from such settings in the first five months of 2020.
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Vans set to be allowed into Birmingham’s Household Recycling Centres
From Thursday 2 July, Birmingham residents will be able to access the city’s network of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) with trailers and vans.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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£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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Council works to identify businesses for cash grants
The Council is making significant progress processing grants for struggling businesses.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Avison Young secures major Birmingham City Council property investment brief
The Council has appointed Avison Young to review it's Commercial Investment Property Portfolio.
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Business support- a message from Councillor Ian Ward
Councillor Ian Ward's message for businesses in Birmingham needing support during these difficult times.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Observing Ramadan at home
The month of Ramadan has arrived at a difficult time that has impacted our home and work life.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Councillors call for respect towards bereavement staff
Four Birmingham councillors have condemned verbal and physical abuse towards council staff in a cross-party statement.
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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.
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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
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Council proposal for a Business Survival Fund
Birmingham City Council with the support of the Core Cities has submitted a proposal to Government.
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£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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Birmingham car park closures
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the use of Birmingham’s multi-storey car parks has rapidly declined.
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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.
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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.
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Council staff serving Birmingham throughout the pandemic
Leader of the Council Cllr Ian Ward blogs about council actions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Supporting Birmingham businesses through the coronavirus outbreak
Birmingham City Council has stepped up efforts to help small businesses in Birmingham meet the coronavirus challenge.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Birmingham
The second confirmed case of coronavirus in Birmingham has been confirmed today.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Birmingham
It has been confirmed that a patient in Birmingham has tested positive for COVID-19.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Coronavirus statement - 13 February 2020
Birmingham City Council is working closely with the local NHS and Public Health England to monitor the emerging global situation.
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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.
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Statement on HS2 latest
Cllr Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council, has issued the following statement on HS2.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Cold weather provision for those sleeping rough
Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods, talks about helping rough sleepers in cold weather:
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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Christmas waste collection plans - December 2019 and January 2020
Christmas waste collections for households in December 2019 and January 2020 have been confirmed by Birmingham City Council.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Centenary Square project wins prestigious award
Birmingham City Council scooped its first award for the successful redevelopment of Centenary Square last week.
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#BrumBudget20: have your say
Birmingham City Council is set to launch a public consultation into its 2020/21 budget proposals later this month.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Statement on CCTV decommissioning work
Statement from Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, on CCTV decommissioning work.
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New road names celebrate pioneering Brummies
Four pioneering Brummies are to have new roads named after them in recognition of their achievements.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Chief executive arrangements
Confirmation of arrangements for Birmingham City Council chief executive
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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
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Non-Executive Advisors formally appointed
Five Non-Executive Advisors who are part of the city council’s new improvement model have formally been appointed.
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Statement on Capita contract
The following is a joint statement on the partnership between Birmingham City Council and Capita.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Watt in the World exhibition celebrates bicentenary
A new exhibition on James Watt has opened at the Library of Birmingham.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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£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.
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£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.
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Plans revealed for Alexander Stadium redevelopment
Plans showcasing the emerging design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been published, as public consultation begins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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European Parliamentary Election 2019 results
The results for the West Midlands region and for the Birmingham City Council area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Birmingham celebrates at the UK Housing Awards
Birmingham City Council and Engie are celebrating after winning a prestigious national award.
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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:
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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
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£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
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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.
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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.
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New policy for home-to-school transport
A proposed new Travel Assist policy following public consultation has today been approved by cabinet committee.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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:
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Druids Heath library update
It has been confirmed that repairs to the heating system at Druids Heath library will start this week.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Enablement service update
A report setting out proposed improvements to the city council's enablement service is to go before cabinet
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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.
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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.
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Children’s services in Birmingham showing sustained improvement
For the first time in over 10 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Statement - Cllr Majid Mahmood
Cllr Majid Mahmood has resigned from his role as Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Waste and Recycling.
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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.
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities update
Joint local area SEND written statement of action published
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Rough sleeper count in Birmingham
Last week in Birmingham, the Annual Rough Sleeper Count was undertaken
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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.
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Update on council-run day nurseries
The city council is proposing to withdraw from operating its 14 remaining day nurseries.
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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
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Battery Way extension unlocks key employment site in East Birmingham
Construction of the Battery Way extension in Tyseley is now under way, unlocking a key employment site.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2018
The city’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market opens next week.
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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.
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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
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Building stronger cities together
UK City leaders meet in Birmingham to discuss extremism and build stronger cities
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Bringing Shakespeare alive for Birmingham communities
National Lottery funding enables Birmingham to re-connect with ‘trailblazingly democratic’ Shakespeare heritage
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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)
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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 25 and 26 September 2018.
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Waste management modernisation update - 17 September 2018
The following is a statement on the latest news relating to the modernisation of Birmingham’s waste management service:
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Court orders kebab shop owner to pay £1,200 for waste offences
The operator of an Acocks Green kebab house was yesterday (September 13) ordered to pay £1,200 by Birmingham Magistrates for flytipping and related offences after a case brought by the council.
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Joint local area SEND inspection in Birmingham
Response to Ofsted and CQC local area SEND inspection in Birmingham
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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.
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Cemetery extension opened at Sutton Coldfield site
12,000 additional burial plots have today (3 September) been officially opened at Sutton New Hall Cemetery.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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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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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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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Response to latest Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel letter
Birmingham City Council responds to the Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel's latest letter to the Communities Secretary.
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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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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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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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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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Drive to get more men into social work
Social work charity Frontline has launched a recruitment campaign to attract more men into social work
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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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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 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.
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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.
