Coronavirus (COVID-19) news

• Further surge testing to be deployed to control spread of COVID-19 variant in Alum Rock and Glebe Farm & Tile Cross wards

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

  Published 22nd April 2021.

• Surge testing to be deployed to control spread of COVID-19 variant in Ladywood, Jewellery Quarter & Soho Wards

  Extensive surveillance of COVID-19 has identified a small number of cases of the variant first discovered in South Africa, across England, including one in the Ladywood, Jewellery Quarter & Soho ward.

  Published 16th April 2021.

• COVID-19 Lateral Flow testing survey is launched for the city of Birmingham

  The University of Birmingham and Birmingham City Council have launched a research project to improve people’s experiences of Lateral Flow Testing for COVID-19 in Birmingham.

  Published 12th April 2021.

• BAME councillors come together to encourage vaccine uptake

  Councillors from BAME backgrounds across Birmingham have joined together to publish a video promoting the COVID-19 vaccine uptake within BAME communities.

  Published 17th February 2021.

• National lockdown announced for England

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tonight (Monday, 4 January) announced England will enter another national lockdown.

  Published 4th January 2021.

• Additional lateral flow testing sites now open for Birmingham residents

  Birmingham residents can now get tested for COVID-19 even if they don’t have symptoms at additional sites across the city.

  Published 23rd December 2020.

• Joint statement from the seven West Midlands metropolitan authorities

  As we approach the festive season, we have a very simple message for everyone in the West Midlands: The single biggest thing we can all do for our families and friends this Christmas is keep them safe

  Published 16th December 2020.

• Birmingham City Council develop communication campaign to further support disadvantaged communities

  Birmingham City Council’s Public Health Division have successfully tendered for additional community support services to ensure COVID-19 and Test and Trace messages are shared widely with the city.

  Published 30th November 2020.

• Payments and penalties: new measures launched to encourage self-isolation for COVID-19 cases

  New measures will be introduced for people who test positive for COVID-19 from today (Monday, 28 September) including fines for failing to self-isolate and financial support for those on low incomes.

  Published 28th September 2020.

• Curfews, coverings and costly fines: new measures to protect against COVID-19 introduced for businesses

  Businesses could be subject to new fines of £10,000 if they fail to adhere to new guidance surrounding measures such as curfews and face coverings announced by the Government yesterday (Tuesday).

  Published 23rd September 2020.

• Direction Order issued to Birmingham restaurant for flouting COVID-19 rules

  The Tipu Sultan restaurant is the first business in the city to receive a Direction Order from Birmingham City Council after it was found to be breaching COVID-19 guidelines.

  Published 28th August 2020.

• Drop and collect COVID-19 testing service introduced in Birmingham

  Birmingham City Council has launched a new drop and collect service to provide citizens an easier opportunity to get tested for coronavirus.

  Published 26th August 2020.

• We can't afford to drop our guard

  Council leaders today urged people and businesses across the West Midlands to keep following advice to reduce the threat of further lockdowns, insisting: "We can't afford to drop our guard now."

  Published 14th August 2020.

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

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

  Published 10th August 2020.

• COVID-19 cases down across the region but no room for complacency

  West Midlands councils today warned there is no room for complacency as public health teams continue their efforts to prevent further COVID-19 lockdowns across the region.

  Published 6th August 2020.

• Birmingham commits to supporting buses post-lockdown

  Birmingham City Council has published its Birmingham Bus Statement; outlining how it will support buses as the UK recovers from COVID-19 and its subsequent lockdown.

  

  Published 21st July 2020.

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

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

  Published 22nd June 2020.

• Further footway widening on Ladypool Road

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

  Published 29th May 2020.

• Birmingham announces measures as part of new Emergency Transport Plan

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

  Published 14th May 2020.

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

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

  

  Published 13th May 2020.

• Grant pay-outs rapidly under way

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

  Published 24th April 2020.

• Observing Ramadan at home

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

  

  Published 24th April 2020.