News archive
News published August 2026
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Working with partners to support residents and tenants affected by flooding
Working alongside West Midlands Fire Service, door-to-door visits were carried out last night to identify vulnerable residents and Birmingham City Council tenants affected by the flooding.
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A38(M) Aston Expressway Tame Valley Viaduct strengthening scheme completed
Birmingham City Council has successfully completed the A38(M) Aston Expressway Tame Valley Viaduct strengthening scheme.
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Birmingham City Council submit High Court injunction application to manage unauthorised attachments on the highway
Today, the council submitted an injunction application to the High Court as part of our ongoing work to prohibit unauthorised attachments on the highway, including flags, and banners.
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Support for residents affected by Birmingham fires continues
Birmingham City Council continues to support residents affected by the fires on Gorleston Road in Warstock and Hillmeads Road in Kings Norton.
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Baton of Hope to return to Birmingham in 2027
Birmingham will once again become a focal point for suicide prevention when the Baton of Hope returns to the city in 2027.
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Birmingham City Council hails success of European Athletics Championships
Birmingham City Council has hailed the success of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships following a wonderful week of sport in the city.
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Birmingham reaches major Pride in Place milestone with all Independent Chairs appointed
Birmingham City Council has reached a major milestone in delivering the government's flagship Pride in Place Programme.
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Five city sites approved for Birmingham’s Local Heritage List
Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee have today (13 August) agreed that five historic city sites – including The Electric cinema – will be added to Birmingham’s Local Heritage List.
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Birmingham City Council secures closure order following Trading Standards operation
A Birmingham business has been closed following a successful application by Birmingham City Council's Trading Standards team.
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Birmingham Ready to Go for Gold at Champions Square
Celebrate like a champion at the city-centre official fan zone of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, taking over Centenary Square from 13-16 August.
