News archive
News published December 2021
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Electric bikes available to hire for the first time in Birmingham
From 8 December 2021, electric bikes may be hired from any of Birmingham's 85 docking stations situated in the most popular areas.
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Council plans to invest £845,000 in improving city centre CCTV
Birmingham City Council plans to expand and improve CCTV around the city centre CCTV network have been unveiled ahead of next week’s Cabinet meeting.
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Day opportunities - outreach support given to citizens during the pandemic
A report to cabinet shows the support given to older and vulnerable citizens when day centres were closed during pandemic restrictions.
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Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships
Proposals to extend Birmingham’s status as the home of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships until 2026 are due for discussion by the city council’s Cabinet on December 14.
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Walking routes upgrade to support Commonwealth Games and city’s long-term legacy
A £1.6million package of improvements to key walking routes ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the council.
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Christmas waste collection plans - December 2021 and January 2022
Details of waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and new year period have been announced.
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Paulette Hamilton wins first 'resilience and recovery' award
Cllr Paulette Hamilton has won the inaugural Resilience and Recovery award at the annual national Cllr Awards.
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Public offered a better way to help rough sleepers this winter
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Birmingham City Council have launched a new winter campaign to help rough sleepers and those at risk of becoming homeless.
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Birmingham Children's Trust improvement journey continues
Headlines from the latest visit by Ofsted to check on the progress being made by Birmingham Children’s Trust reveal that continued improvements in children’s social care are being made.
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How Birmingham will be Bold through its Commonwealth Games legacy
A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to maximise the Proud Host City status for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published.