News archive
News published March 2021
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Leader welcomes BBC announcement
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, has welcomed an announcement by the BBC today which will see more programming created in the region.
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Charter for faith settings launched to help keep worshippers safe
Places of worship across Birmingham are being urged to sign up to a Charter for Faith Settings – a commitment to operate within Covid-19 controls – which was launched today (18 March 2021).
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Redevelopment of Birmingham’s Southside to start next month
The estimated £9.5 million scheme will deliver improved walking and cycling routes to New Street Station and a new public square adjacent to Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Civic University Agreements strengthen role in local community
Birmingham City Council has worked in partnership with the city’s universities to develop a joint approach to enhancing their role in the local community.
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New Charter of Rights and Quality Standards for exempt supported housing launched
Following a £1 million supported housing pilot with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Birmingham City Council (BCC) have
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Statutory Plant Health Notice – Lickey Hills
In order to stop the spread of a controlled plant pest known as Phytophthora ramorum, the Forestry Commission has issued a Statutory Plant Health Notice for parts of Lickey Hills Country Park.
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Birmingham residents urged to have their say on Our Future City Plan consultation
People, businesses and groups across Birmingham are being urged to have their say on a bold vision for the city as Our Future City Plan: Central Birmingham 2040 consultation enters its final fortnight
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Plans to extend Covid marshals scheme to help keep city safe
Plans to boost the number of Covid marshals patrolling Birmingham’s streets and parks to keep businesses and people safe as the city prepares to reopen have been revealed.
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Owners of unoccupied homes in Birmingham will pay the premium price in council tax billing
Homes in Birmingham which have been empty for more than two years will be subject to premium council tax bills to encourage owners to bring them back into use.
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Council finalises details of £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund
Plans to utilise the final third of Birmingham City Council’s £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund are due before the council’s Cabinet on March 16.
