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News published July 2026

• Roundtable event focuses on tackling crime and poor standards in supported housing

  The council has held a round table event with key local and national partners on the issue of Supported Exempt Accommodation.

  Published 10th July 2026.

• Birmingham City Council invests in extending museum opening hours

  Birmingham museum opening hours are being extended – particularly at weekends - from July until March 2027, following nearly £300,000 additional funding by Birmingham City Council.

  Published 6th July 2026.

• Birmingham launches partnership with the Institute of Health Equity to tackle inequalities

  Birmingham has marked a significant milestone in its ambition to create a fairer, healthier city, bringing together partners to shape the city’s approach to Health Equity and Inclusion.

  

  Published 3rd July 2026.

• Operation Sunset Seizes Over £650,000 Worth of World Cup Kits and Unsafe Goods in One Week

  A week of high-impact enforcement activity in Birmingham saw £650,000 worth of counterfeit and unsafe goods seized, as Trading Standards officers and partner agencies carried out two major raids.

  

  Published 2nd July 2026.

• New modern repairs service launched for council tenants

  A new, more helpful, flexible and responsive repairs service has gone live today (July 1) for Birmingham City Council tenants and leaseholders.

  

  Published 1st July 2026.