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News published February 2026

• Statement regarding Home Affairs Committee report

  Response from the Leader of Birmingham City Council to the Home Affair Committee's report into decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the club's game against Aston Villa on 6 November 2025.

  Published 22nd February 2026.

• Council granted injunction against persons unknown

  The High Court has granted Birmingham City Council an injunction against persons unknown to tackle blockading or obstruction at its waste depots.

  Published 20th February 2026.

• Birmingham City Council launches campaign to shape a new, resident led vision for the city

  Birmingham City Council has today launched a major citywide survey asking residents to share what Birmingham means to them in 2026 — and what it means to be a modern Brummie.

  

  Published 19th February 2026.

• Starting conversations in the workplace about suicide

  Birmingham City Council is encouraging Birmingham residents to engage in open, compassionate conversations with colleagues in the workplace.

  

  Published 16th February 2026.

• Recruitment opens for Neighbourhood Chairs in five Pride in Place Programme areas

  The Pride in Place programme is a national ten-year initiative providing long-term investment to selected communities across the UK.

  Published 13th February 2026.

• High Court to Review Birmingham’s Street Cruising Injunction

  The Street Cruiser Injunction Review Hearing will be held Thursday 26 February 2026 at 10.30am at the High Court, Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6DS.

  

  Published 12th February 2026.

• Volunteering applications now open for Birmingham 2026

  1,500 volunteers will help deliver the first UK staging of the European Athletics Championships, applications close 10 March 2026.

  

  Published 10th February 2026.

• Council Explores Longer Visiting Hours at New Hall Cemetery to Improve Community Access

  Councillor Jamie Tennant has announced a trial of extended opening hours at Sutton New Hall Cemetery, giving visitors more flexibility to spend time remembering their loved ones.

  Published 5th February 2026.

• Application for injunction regarding blockading of waste depots

  Application for injunction against persons unknown:

  Published 4th February 2026.

• Commissioners' Assurance Plan published

  Commissioners have published their assurance plan which sets out outcomes to be achieved in order that commissioners can recommend the conclusion of intervention.

  Published 3rd February 2026.

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