News archive
News published November 2025
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Birmingham students tackle climate change at Schools’ COP conference
Young people gathered at the Council House chamber to discuss the climate emergency.
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A Library to Inspire: William Murdoch Primary Opens the Benjamin Zephaniah Library
William Murdoch Primary School is proud to announce the official opening of its newly built and beautifully designed library, named in honour of Birmingham-born poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah.
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Leader's statement following fatal stabbing in city centre
The leader of the city council, Cllr John Cotton, issued this statement following the fatal stabbing of Katie Fox in the city centre on the night of Friday 7 November.
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New data shows decline in smoking rates in Birmingham
New figures from the ONS, show that the smoking prevalence in Birmingham is at a record low of 12.2%, down from 13.6% (-1.4) in 2023, with rates reducing from 10.9% down to 10.4% (-0.5) nationally.
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Brummies – including 60 schoolchildren – come together to tackle financial exclusion and discuss future of city
Part of national Talk Money Week, the event aimed to encourage conversation around people’s personal finances, with sessions including on money misinformation.
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Woman sentenced to community order for fraudulently claiming social care funds
A woman from Birmingham has been sentenced to a 24-month community order after admitting to fraudulently claiming social care funds totally £35,464 from Birmingham City Council.
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Former council employee prosecuted for fraud
A former employee of Birmingham City Council has been convicted of Fraud by Abuse of Position after stealing around £22,000 by forging invoices.
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Making journeys to school safer for everyone
We are making journeys to school safer by implementing physical road safety measures around schools and neighbourhoods.
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Christmas and New Year waste collection schedule confirmed
Plans for waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and New Year period have been confirmed.
