News archive
News published July 2026
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New Community Safety Night Watch Officers Strengthen Safety in Birmingham's Night-Time Economy
Birmingham City Council’s Community Safety Team has strengthened community safety by launching a dedicated team of Night Watch Officers to help create a safer and more welcoming environment.
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Birmingham City Council joins national scheme making it easier to pay for parking
People will now have more choice of how to pay for parking in Birmingham when the city council goes live on the National Parking Platform (NPP).
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Birmingham’s Tree of Life memorial removed for restoration
Birmingham’s memorial to the thousands of civilians killed in air raids on the city during the Second World War has been removed to undergo restoration earlier today (28 July 2026).
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Birmingham’s crackdown on tenancy fraud saves nearly £5 million for taxpayers
Birmingham City Council’s tenancy fraud team has saved nearly £5 million for the public purse through robust tenancy fraud investigations over the last year.
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City council set to bring forward new nature conservation sites for Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is proposing creating new nature conservation sites and extending current ones across the city in a report going to cabinet next week.
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B&M fined £2 million following Birmingham City Council prosecution over serious food hygiene failings
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2 million after Birmingham City Council successfully prosecuted the retailer for food hygiene offences identified at three Birmingham stores.
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Birmingham celebrates South Asian Heritage Month 2026
Birmingham City Council is joining communities across the city in celebrating South Asian Heritage Month.
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Social housing fraud to be tackled under industry-first government partnership with Airbnb
People illegally subletting social housing in Birmingham will be identified and may be removed from the property, following a new data-sharing partnership between the Cabinet Office and Airbnb.
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Birmingham to celebrate the first “Ozzy Day” with city-wide programme of music, memories and tributes
On 22 July, Birmingham will come together to honour one of its greatest cultural icons as the city celebrates the first Ozzy Day.
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Green Flag Awards 2026 success for three Birmingham parks
Three of Birmingham’s most popular parks, maintained by Birmingham City Council and supported by ‘Friends Of’ park groups, have won prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2026.
