News archive
News published November 2022
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Street scene success for new Love Your Environment project
The first six in a series of new Love Your Environment (LYE) events have seen 750 bags of litter collected, 500 graffiti tags removed and 100 dumped fridges and 50 tyres taken from city streets.
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Call for evidence to help shape new inquiry into improving physical activity opportunities for Birmingham’s disabled citizens
A inquiry is being launched to look at how the Commonwealth Games legacy will improve access to physical activity opportunities - both participating and spectating - for disabled citizens.
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UK Athletics and Birmingham to host European Athletics Championships in 2026
European Athletics have today announced that Birmingham will host the European Athletics Championships in 2026 following a successful bid process with UK Athletics (UKA).
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Council renews support for city’s Faith Covenant
Birmingham’s Faith Covenant has been formally signed by Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities and the city’s faith leaders today (November 11).
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Lawrence Barton appointed as Birmingham’s first Night-Time Economy Champion
Lawrence Barton, the Festival Director for Birmingham Pride, has become Birmingham’s first Night-Time Economy Champion.
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Avian flu confirmed in city
Following tests after a recent bird death, we have been informed of confirmed avian influenza in geese at Trittiford Mill Park in the Yardley Wood area of the city.
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Remembrance Sunday in Birmingham
Birmingham will fall silent on Sunday, as the city remembers the fallen at its annual Remembrance Day parade and service.
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Early success for extended opening hours at centres offering cost of living advice
Extended opening hours at city council Neighbourhood Advice and Information Centres for cost of living issues are already having a positive impact for residents.
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Advice and guidance to poultry and bird keepers in response to national housing order
With the introduction of a national housing order across England on Monday (November 7) for all poultry and captive birds, people who keep such species are being urged to follow the new measures.