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Budget proposals reveal extra £130m investment in services – as Leader says city no longer ‘bankrupt’
Leader Cllr John Cotton today (3 February) declared Birmingham City Council is no longer 'bankrupt', as budget proposals set to deliver a funding boost to frontline services are published.
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Application for injunction regarding blockading of waste depots
Application for injunction against persons unknown:
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Commissioners' Assurance Plan published
Commissioners have published their assurance plan which sets out outcomes to be achieved in order that commissioners can recommend the conclusion of intervention.
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Latest phase of Dudley Road improvement scheme begins
We’re making roads safer, reducing congestion and cutting journey times with the A457 Dudley Road improvement scheme.
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New repair and maintenance contracts set to deliver more flexible and responsive service for Birmingham tenants
Tenants and leaseholders can expect a repairs and maintenance service that will be more flexible and responsive following the award of new contracts by Birmingham City Council.
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Landmark Collaboration Launches Birmingham Knowledge Quarter – A Transformative Vision for Innovation and Inclusive Growth
A new chapter begins today for Birmingham’s future as five of the city’s leading organisations officially sign the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (B-KQ) Collaboration Agreement.
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Carers’ voices on proud display at Birmingham Council House
Art created by carers from across Birmingham is now on permanent display in the Council House, thanks to the perseverance of Cabinet Member Cllr Mariam Khan.
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Plans to deliver 3,500 homes in Druids Heath takes a step forward
Birmingham City Council’s cabinet has approved the award of the estate redevelopment contract to Lovell for the regeneration of Druids Heath.
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Birmingham to Launch New Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy at City Summit
Birmingham City Council will tomorrow host a summit to launch its new VAWG Strategy, uniting partners to set the direction for prevention, safety and support across the city.
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More than 35,000 improvements delivered as council continues record housing investment
Thousands of tenants in Birmingham are now seeing the benefits of the country's biggest investment programme in council homes.
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Novuna UK Athletics Outdoor Championships returns to Birmingham for 2026
Novuna UK Athletics Outdoor Championships will return to Birmingham in 2026, with the nation’s best athletes set to compete at the Alexander Stadium on 20–21 June.
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Adopt Birmingham praised by Ofsted: Maintains ‘Good’ rating with Outstanding leadership
Birmingham City Council is proud to share that Adopt Birmingham, run by Birmingham Children’s Trust, has been rated “Good with Outstanding leadership” in its latest Ofsted inspection.
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Council welcomes government measures to make pavements safer
Local authorities are to be given new powers to crack down on pavement parking.
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Holocaust Memorial 2026 commemoration event at Council House
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be staged at the Council House later this month on 26 January.
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Birmingham mobilises to protect people who are sleeping rough during the severe weather
Organisations and agencies across Birmingham have united to offer beds and support to people who sleep rough as temperatures fall.
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Birmingham City Council celebrates Independent Travel Training success for local post 16 student
Birmingham City Council’s Independent Travel Training celebrates a post‑16 student with BSL needs who now travels independently using two types of public transport—boosting confidence and freedom.
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Working hard to collect waste in 2025
Our waste crews have collected an average of around 1,750 tonnes of kerbside waste every collection day over the last year.
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Entries open for Unity 5k, a mass running event in Birmingham this August
Entries are officially open for the brand-new Unity 5K, a mass participation event that will see 1000s runners run the same marathon route as the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships
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Speed limit reduced to 30mph on 27 major roads in Birmingham
Birmingham drivers are being urged to slow down as 40mph speed limits are officially scrapped on almost all city routes.
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New Year Stop Smoking Campaign Launches Across Birmingham
For the month of January, Birmingham City Council is encouraging Birmingham residents to choose to stop smoking for good.
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Birmingham City Council to Launch Young Futures Hub as Part of National Youth Transformation Programme
Birmingham City Council is proud to announce the development of a Young Futures Hub, a flagship initiative under the government’s Early Adopters Programme.
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Council services available over the Christmas holidays
As families take a break over the holidays many council staff and our partners will be working over the holidays to support residents.
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New on-site training hub helps unemployed young people start careers in construction
Twelve previously unemployed young people have graduated today from a new on-site training hub designed to help more young Brummies start new high-quality jobs in construction.
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Birmingham Celebrates 10 Years as a City of Sanctuary – A City for Everyone
Birmingham proudly marked a decade of being recognised as a City of Sanctuary at a special event held at the Council House.
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Birmingham Strengthens Public Safety with Hyperlocal Knife Crime Project
Birmingham City Council is strengthening public safety through its Hyperlocal Knife Crime Project, alongside supporting the Government’s Winter of Action campaign to tackle crime and ASB.
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Birmingham City Council Welcomes £3bn Investment
Birmingham City Council has welcomed the recent national announcement by the Department for Education of a £3 billion investment aimed at eliminating the SEND “postcode lottery.”
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The new £1.65m Pride in Place Impact Fund is now open to applications
Birmingham City Council has officially opened applications for the Pride in Place Impact Fund, a £1.65m pot that’s directly handled by local groups to improve their community spaces.
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Birmingham City Council Wins National Recognition at Prestigious CTSI Hero Awards
Birmingham City Council’s Regulation and Enforcement team earned national recognition with two honours at the 2025 CTSI Hero Awards at the House of Lords on Tuesday 2 December.
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First new average speed cameras installed along A45 Coventry Road
Average speed enforcement cameras are being installed on Coventry Road, extending the existing operation from Berkley Rd to Bordesley Middleway on the A45.
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New waste service set to roll out next year
Birmingham residents can expect food waste collections from next summer, as the council reveals plans for a new, greener, more reliable waste service.
