News archive
News published November 2025
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Birmingham confirmed as part of UK bid to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035
Birmingham has been officially confirmed as one of the proposed host cities alongside Aston Villa FC and Birmingham City FC, in the UK’s bid to stage the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035.
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Birmingham wins prestigious national award for innovative food partnership
Birmingham has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver Award.
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Archaeology works begin at Smithfield Birmingham ahead of major regeneration
Archaeological works have begun at Smithfield Birmingham, marking an important new phase of the £1.9bn regeneration project.
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Deal signed to deliver 65 new affordable homes in Northfield
Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Northfield, thanks to the city council's collaborative work with developers and housing associations.
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New cricket facilities unveiled at Sparkhill park
New cricket practice nets have been unveiled at Sparkhill park.
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Permanent Executive Director for City Operations appointed
A new permanent Executive Director of City Operations has been appointed by Birmingham City Council.
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Birmingham City Partnership Board statement - Forward Together for a City Beyond Racism
Statement from Members of the Birmingham City Partnership Board, 24 November 2025: Forward Together for a City Beyond Racism
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Council tenants save up to £1,200 a year thanks to Birmingham scheme to insulate 2,000 homes
With temperatures dropping, Birmingham City Council tenants in 2,000 homes are set to save hundreds of pounds in heating costs this winter, thanks to a £111 million scheme to insulate homes.
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'Letter Tree' from families of road crash victims launches new safety campaign
A new Letter Tree bearing heartbreaking personal messages from families whose loved ones had their lives taken in road collisions has been unveiled by Mayor Richard Parker to mark Road Safety Week.
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New initiative launches to help Brummies into construction jobs
The Building Birmingham Skills Partnership (BBSP) has launched this week to help Birmingham residents to find careers in the construction industry.
