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News published January 2026

• Latest phase of Dudley Road improvement scheme begins

  We’re making roads safer, reducing congestion and cutting journey times with the A457 Dudley Road improvement scheme.

  

  Published 28th January 2026.

• New repair and maintenance contracts set to deliver more flexible and responsive service for Birmingham tenants

  Tenants and leaseholders can expect a repairs and maintenance service that will be more flexible and responsive following the award of new contracts by Birmingham City Council.

  

  Published 27th January 2026.

• Landmark Collaboration Launches Birmingham Knowledge Quarter – A Transformative Vision for Innovation and Inclusive Growth

  A new chapter begins today for Birmingham’s future as five of the city’s leading organisations officially sign the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (B-KQ) Collaboration Agreement.

  

  Published 27th January 2026.

• Carers’ voices on proud display at Birmingham Council House

  Art created by carers from across Birmingham is now on permanent display in the Council House, thanks to the perseverance of Cabinet Member Cllr Mariam Khan.

  

  Published 22nd January 2026.

• Plans to deliver 3,500 homes in Druids Heath takes a step forward

  Birmingham City Council’s cabinet has approved the award of the estate redevelopment contract to Lovell for the regeneration of Druids Heath.

  

  Published 20th January 2026.

• Birmingham to Launch New Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy at City Summit

  Birmingham City Council will tomorrow host a summit to launch its new VAWG Strategy, uniting partners to set the direction for prevention, safety and support across the city.

  Published 20th January 2026.

• More than 35,000 improvements delivered as council continues record housing investment

  Thousands of tenants in Birmingham are now seeing the benefits of the country's biggest investment programme in council homes.

  

  Published 20th January 2026.

• Novuna UK Athletics Outdoor Championships returns to Birmingham for 2026

  Novuna UK Athletics Outdoor Championships will return to Birmingham in 2026, with the nation’s best athletes set to compete at the Alexander Stadium on 20–21 June.

  

  Published 16th January 2026.

• Adopt Birmingham praised by Ofsted: Maintains ‘Good’ rating with Outstanding leadership

  Birmingham City Council is proud to share that Adopt Birmingham, run by Birmingham Children’s Trust, has been rated “Good with Outstanding leadership” in its latest Ofsted inspection.

  Published 14th January 2026.

• Council welcomes government measures to make pavements safer

  Local authorities are to be given new powers to crack down on pavement parking.

  Published 8th January 2026.

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