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News published February 2026

• Additional seats added for Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships

  Due to unprecedented demand, additional seating will be added at the Alexander Stadium for the European Athletics Championships this summer

  

  Published 26th February 2026.

• Birmingham Partners United: Enhanced Hyper Local Knife Crime Interventions Delivered Over Half Term

  Birmingham City Councils Community Safety Team, in collaboration with a wide range of statutory and voluntary partners, expanded its Hyper Local Knife Crime Project during February half term.

  

  Published 25th February 2026.

• Councillor Jamie Scott Appointed Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities

  Birmingham City Council has announced the appointment of Councillor Jamie Scott as the new Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities.

  Published 25th February 2026.

• Birmingham City Council unlocks early delivery of 62 new affordable homes in Druids Heath

  A new chapter in the regeneration of Druids Heath gets underway, as Birmingham City Council announce the early delivery of 62 homes for social rent across three sites in the area.

  

  Published 25th 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 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.

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