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News published March 2020

• Support measures for Birmingham businesses

  Thousands of Birmingham businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply to the Government's Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund.

  Published 27th March 2020.

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  Birmingham City Council daily update on the city’s response to COVID-19

  We have plans in place to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the impact the virus will have on life in the city.

  Published 26th March 2020.

• City council to fund school meal vouchers for 61,000 children

  Birmingham City Council is to fund vouchers for families of the 61,000 children who get free school meals.

  Published 26th March 2020.

• Update to registration and bereavement services

  Following national guidance and to ensure that social distancing takes place, from today (26 March 2020) new, emergency measures will be put in place for our bereavement services.

  Published 26th March 2020.

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  Donate to Change into Action to help region’s homeless during Coronavirus pandemic

  Residents and businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to donate to Change into Action to help the region’s rough sleepers during the Coronavirus outbreak.

  Published 26th March 2020.

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  Trading Standards advise residents to be scam aware

  Birmingham’s Trading Standards team are urging residents to be aware of a number of Coronavirus-linked scams which are targeting vulnerable people across the UK.

  Published 25th March 2020.

• Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone and the impact of COVID-19

  Birmingham City Council has written to central government requesting postponement to the launch of its Clean Air Zone.

  Published 24th March 2020.

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  Changes to garden waste collections and parks as a result of COVID-19

  In order to maintain the most reliable waste collection services possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, a change to how the council deals with garden waste has been announced.

  Published 23rd March 2020.

• Message of reassurance from Cllr Sharon Thompson

  Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods, has reassured communities in the city following speculation about funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Published 22nd March 2020.

• Letter to parents regarding schools during coronavirus outbreak

  Dr Tim O'Neill, director of education and skills at Birmingham City Council, has written to all parents about the situation with schools in the city.

  Published 20th March 2020.

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