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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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Road events: race walk and marathon confirmed for birmingham 2026 european athletics championships
There is less than 300 days to go until the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships
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Birmingham City Council Champions Digital Inclusion
Birmingham City Council is proud to support the city’s Digital Inclusion Showcase, part of Get Online Week.
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Providing help and support for long-term rough sleepers on World Homeless Day
Additional funding and a two-week campaign to support those who have been rough sleeping long-term have been the focus of World Homeless Day this year in Birmingham.
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Active travel project to improve walking and cycling
Work has started on a project to improve walking and cycling in the city centre.
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Birmingham Honours Local Heroes at British Empire Medal Investiture
Birmingham City Council is proud to celebrate two outstanding residents who were honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) at a special investiture ceremony on Thursday 25 September 2025.
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Council tenants save up to £1,200 a year thanks to Birmingham scheme to retrofit 2,000 homes
Birmingham City Council tenants in 2,000 households are now living in warmer, greener homes that are cheaper to heat thanks to an energy efficiency scheme.
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Birmingham organisations unite to launch ‘Indoors Campaign’ to help long-term rough sleepers
Organisations and agencies across Birmingham are uniting to offer beds and support to long-term rough sleepers as part of the Indoors Campaign.
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Developer selected for Druids Heath regeneration scheme to deliver around 3,500 homes
Birmingham City Council has selected Lovell as the preferred developer for the Druids Heath regeneration scheme.
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Millions of pounds set to revive communities in Birmingham
The government has announced that eight neighbourhoods in Birmingham are to receive £2million every year for a decade as part of its Pride in Place programme.
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Birmingham City Council and Aston University Unite to Launch Civic Agreement 2030
Birmingham City Council is proud to announce its partnership with Aston University in the launch of the Civic Agreement 2030.
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Livery Street subway bursts into colour
A pedestrian subway in Birmingham city-centre has been transformed into a vibrant, welcoming throughfare.
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Truth Matters - tackling misinformation with facts
Leader of the city council, Cllr John Cotton, talks about the importance of challenging misinformation.
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Tickets on sale ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer
Tickets go on general sale today for next summer’s competition, where the best players from around the world will come to Birmingham.
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Recruitment now open for this year’s Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market
Yule be sorry if you miss it! The iconic Christmas market returns to the heart of Birmingham this November and recruitment is open for various roles across the market.
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Birmingham City Council invests in local stop smoking support
Birmingham Public Health has expanded community stop smoking services through the Smokefree Generation grant, marking a major step forward in the national journey towards becoming smokefree by 2030.
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International Day of Birmingham returns for a second year
Everyone is invited to celebrate this annual tribute to the historic alliance of Birminghams, championed by Brummie comedian Joe Lycett.
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First ever Birmingham Suicide Prevention Week launches with library exhibition
Birmingham’s inaugural Suicide Prevention Week has launched with an exhibition at the Library of Birmingham honouring those lost to suicide while also encouraging open conversations about the topic.
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Libraries Set for Refurbishment Under New Connected Communities Service Model
Up to ten Birmingham community library hubs are set to undergo refurbishment works to support the delivery of the new Connected Communities service model.
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Statement on the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent
A statement from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal.
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Proposal to keep open three council-run care centres
In a boost for service users and their families, Birmingham's three council-run care centres will remain open, if recommendations to cabinet are approved next week.
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Get on your bike this September
Residents and businesses in Birmingham are being encouraged to get on their bikes throughout September.
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Birmingham Community Leisure Trust and Serco Leisure to operate Alexander Stadium
Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) and its managing agent Serco Leisure have been announced as the new operators of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.
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Future Secured: Birmingham’s HAF Programme Expands to Reach More Families Than Ever
Birmingham City Council is proud to spotlight the continued success of its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, Bring it on Brum! as the Department for Education confirms future funding.
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Council works alongside police in crackdown on uninsured drivers
A major crackdown on uninsured driving has seen dozens of vehicles seized across Birmingham, as part of a multi-agency operation targeting illegal motorists.
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An innovative app is helping Birmingham tenants use shopping discounts to pay rent
Birmingham City Council tenants can now get extra help with paying their rent because of an app that gives discounts at many big stores across the country.
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£450K in fines issued as Birmingham City Council cracks down on unlicensed rental properties
Birmingham City Council is encouraging landlords to act urgently and apply for a relevant licence or face fines of up to £30,000 for each unlicensed property.
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Birmingham City Council Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Knife Crime Following Introduction of Ronan’s Law
A landmark initiative aims to close dangerous loopholes in the online sale of knives and strengthen protections for young people.
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Alexander Stadium named as new Albion Women home
The Alexander Stadium has been named as the new home for West Bromwich Albion Women.
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Man given suspended prison sentence for fly-tipping
A man has today been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, for fly-tipping in Birmingham.
