News archive
News published June 2026
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Residents at the Heart of Birmingham’s Expanding Waste Pilot
Following a successful food waste pilot, Birmingham City Council will be starting a larger waste improvement pilot on Tuesday 30 June, in North Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield.
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Cleaner air and safer journeys for children as Birmingham marks Clean Air Day
As Birmingham marks Clean Air Day on 18 June, school students throughout the city are taking part in activities designed to show how everyday choices can improve air quality and create safer streets.
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Statement from leadership on Britain First march in Birmingham
A statement has been issued by the leaders of the Liberal Democrats, Greens and Better Birmingham Independents, alongside the cabinet member for equalities, communities and social justice.
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Birmingham reaffirms commitment to being a City of Sanctuary during Refugee Week 2026
Birmingham City Council marks Refugee Week by reaffirming its commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive City of Sanctuary, as it launches its renewed City of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan.
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Library of Birmingham invites public feedback to help shape its future
People in Birmingham are being invited to share their experiences of the Library of Birmingham to help ensure that the library continues to reach its full potential with the best offer for communities
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New Digbeth Public Art Works officially launched as part of high street improvement scheme.
This week marked the official launch of a series of new site-specific public artworks on Digbeth High Street, delivered as part of the wider High Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme.
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National award for project addressing sex workers’ health inequalities
A ‘groundbreaking’ programme to tackle health inequalities among sex workers in Birmingham has been recognised with a prestigious national award.
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Birmingham Marks Two Months to go until Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships with Matthew Hudson-Smith Unveiling Alexander Stadium North Stand’s Extension Temporary Name
With two months to go until the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships , local athletics hero Matthew Hudson-Smith was surprised by naming the North Stand's extension for the Championships
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New Birmingham City Council administration agreed
The new political administration of Birmingham City Council has been agreed following the completion of the council’s AGM.
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Birmingham marks Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month with renewed focus on support, partnership and provision
Birmingham City Council is marking Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) History Month this June by highlighting new work to better support communities across the city.
