News archive

News published April 2019

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  Birmingham Adult Education Service judged 'good' by Ofsted

  Birmingham Adult Education Service has been judged as providing a ‘good’ overall service, according to its latest Ofsted report – an improvement on the previous inspection.

  Published 16th April 2019.

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  New policy for home-to-school transport

  A proposed new Travel Assist policy following public consultation has today been approved by cabinet committee.

  Published 16th April 2019.

• Second phase of Games Village legacy scheme submitted to planners

  An outline planning application for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr was formally submitted to Birmingham City Council today (April 15).

  Published 15th April 2019.

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  Think BLUE, let cyclists through: Birmingham Cycle Revolution A34 cycle route now open

  The first of two fully segregated cycle routes in Birmingham is now open for use.

  Published 12th April 2019.

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  Birmingham City Council and Walsall Road Allotments find a way forward

  The first images of how Perry Park and areas around Alexander Stadium - including Walsall Road Allotments - could look during and after Commonwealth Games were released today.

  Published 11th April 2019.

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  Next step for Langley and Peddimore developments

  Plans for 6,000 new homes in north Birmingham and up to 10,000 new jobs are set to be discussed at Birmingham City Council’s cabinet next week.

  Published 10th April 2019.

• Statement following protests at Anderton Park school

  Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, has made the following statement regarding protests at Anderton Park school.

  Published 10th April 2019.

• Adoption inspection provides positive outcome

  Birmingham Children’s Trust Adoption Agency received a positive outcome from their first adoption inspection, held in February this year.

  Published 4th April 2019.

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  Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games benefits highlighted in report

  A report detailing the benefits and legacy of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to the city and Queensland state has been published.

  Published 4th April 2019.

• Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel publishes its final report to the Secretary of State

  After four years the Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel has produced its final report to the Secretary of State.

  Published 2nd April 2019.