News archive
News published July 2017
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Library of Birmingham to set up partnership with The REP
A report outlining plans for the Library of Birmingham and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) to develop a commercial partnership is set to be approved by Cabinet next week (Tuesday, 25 July 2
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Travel agents targeted in Hajj fraud operation
Trading Standards officers and the City Of London Police have visited travel agents across Birmingham that were identified as potentially selling unlicensed package tours to Mecca.
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West Midlands region to benefit from 2022 Games bid
Following the Commonwealth Games Development Unit (CGDU) visit to Birmingham this week, the 2022 bid team can now announce three further sports and venues benefitting the wider West Midlands region.
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Plans for a rating scheme for private hire firms
Private hire firms in Birmingham could be rated in a similar way to food businesses if a new ratings scheme is approved, subject to consultation with the trade.
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Statement: Jamaican team returns to University of Birmingham
Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, welcomes the University of Birmingham's announcement that the Jamaican Track & Field team are returning to the city.
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University of Birmingham backs 2022 Games bid
Birmingham 2022 today announces its partnership with University of Birmingham for its 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid.
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Building great homes, creating great places – Birmingham leads the way
Birmingham City Council has today (July 5) launched its new housing pamphlet – “Building great homes, creating great places – Birmingham leads the way”.
