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News published 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.

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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.

  Published 9th April 2021.

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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.

  Published 8th April 2021.

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  Bimingham 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.

  Published 7th April 2021.

• 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.

  Published 7th April 2021.

• 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.

  Published 7th April 2021.