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Birmingham City Council and trade unions sign legal agreement over equal pay
Agreement signed to settle equal pay claims.
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Birmingham confirmed as part of UK bid to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035
Birmingham has been officially confirmed as one of the proposed host cities alongside Aston Villa FC and Birmingham City FC, in the UK’s bid to stage the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035.
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Birmingham wins prestigious national award for innovative food partnership
Birmingham has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver Award.
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Archaeology works begin at Smithfield Birmingham ahead of major regeneration
Archaeological works have begun at Smithfield Birmingham, marking an important new phase of the £1.9bn regeneration project.
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Deal signed to deliver 65 new affordable homes in Northfield
Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Northfield, thanks to the city council's collaborative work with developers and housing associations.
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New cricket facilities unveiled at Sparkhill park
New cricket practice nets have been unveiled at Sparkhill park.
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Permanent Executive Director for City Operations appointed
A new permanent Executive Director of City Operations has been appointed by Birmingham City Council.
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Birmingham City Partnership Board statement - Forward Together for a City Beyond Racism
Statement from Members of the Birmingham City Partnership Board, 24 November 2025: Forward Together for a City Beyond Racism
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Council tenants save up to £1,200 a year thanks to Birmingham scheme to insulate 2,000 homes
With temperatures dropping, Birmingham City Council tenants in 2,000 homes are set to save hundreds of pounds in heating costs this winter, thanks to a £111 million scheme to insulate homes.
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'Letter Tree' from families of road crash victims launches new safety campaign
A new Letter Tree bearing heartbreaking personal messages from families whose loved ones had their lives taken in road collisions has been unveiled by Mayor Richard Parker to mark Road Safety Week.
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New initiative launches to help Brummies into construction jobs
The Building Birmingham Skills Partnership (BBSP) has launched this week to help Birmingham residents to find careers in the construction industry.
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Cluedo Creators’ Daughter Entrusts Collection to Birmingham
To commemorate Cluedo’s invention in Birmingham, we welcomed Marcia Lewis, daughter of the game’s creators, Anthony and Elva Pratt, who deposited into the city’s collection
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UEFA EURO 2028 tournament launch celebrated in Birmingham
Tournament brand including Host City logo unveiled. Villa Park set to host four games as part of the tournament.
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Birmingham students tackle climate change at Schools’ COP conference
Young people gathered at the Council House chamber to discuss the climate emergency.
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A Library to Inspire: William Murdoch Primary Opens the Benjamin Zephaniah Library
William Murdoch Primary School is proud to announce the official opening of its newly built and beautifully designed library, named in honour of Birmingham-born poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah.
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Leader's statement following fatal stabbing in city centre
The leader of the city council, Cllr John Cotton, issued this statement following the fatal stabbing of Katie Fox in the city centre on the night of Friday 7 November.
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New data shows decline in smoking rates in Birmingham
New figures from the ONS, show that the smoking prevalence in Birmingham is at a record low of 12.2%, down from 13.6% (-1.4) in 2023, with rates reducing from 10.9% down to 10.4% (-0.5) nationally.
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Brummies – including 60 schoolchildren – come together to tackle financial exclusion and discuss future of city
Part of national Talk Money Week, the event aimed to encourage conversation around people’s personal finances, with sessions including on money misinformation.
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Woman sentenced to community order for fraudulently claiming social care funds
A woman from Birmingham has been sentenced to a 24-month community order after admitting to fraudulently claiming social care funds totally £35,464 from Birmingham City Council.
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Former council employee prosecuted for fraud
A former employee of Birmingham City Council has been convicted of Fraud by Abuse of Position after stealing around £22,000 by forging invoices.
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Making journeys to school safer for everyone
We are making journeys to school safer by implementing physical road safety measures around schools and neighbourhoods.
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Christmas and New Year waste collection schedule confirmed
Plans for waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and New Year period have been confirmed.
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Commissioners' statement on section 114 declaration
Statement from Birmingham City Council Commissioners
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Birmingham to Honour the Fallen at Remembrance Sunday Service
Birmingham will come together on Sunday 9 November to mark Remembrance Sunday, paying tribute to those who gave their lives in service to their country.
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market celebrates 25 years
The UK’s best Christmas market opens this weekend for another year of festive cheer, celebrating 25 years of traditional German treats and joyful entertainment in the heart of Birmingham.
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“Find Freedom From Smoking”: New Campaign Launches Across Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has launched a campaign to help you find freedom by giving up smoking.
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Landmark fire safety prosecution sees Birmingham building owner fined £50,000
Birmingham City Council has successfully prosecuted a company for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice relating to fire safety measures – the first West Midlands local authority to do so.
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Government Regional Investment Summit cements transformative bold vision for city
Council leader Cllr John Cotton today vowed to build on a successful Regional Investment Summit by bringing more jobs, opportunities and prosperity to Birmingham, saying: "This is just the start."
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Moseley by-election result 23 October 2025
The result of the Moseley by-election is as follows:
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Planning application for Druids Heath regeneration approved
Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee have today (23rd October) approved an outline planning application for the regeneration of Druids Heath.
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New waste collection fleet now fully operational
The full fleet is now in operation across the city, sporting distinctive new branding that residents will see on their streets.
