https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news Birmingham City Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 27 May 2026 12:24:13 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:24:13 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1775/moseley_road_baths_secures_full_funding_for_landmark_phase_2_restoration_with_927m_national_lottery_heritage_fund_grant Award completes a £16m funding package to restore the iconic Gala Pool, create a new Community Health & Wellbeing Hub, and reopen Birmingham’s Grade II* listed Edwardian baths to a new generation. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1781/joint_crackdown_targets_illegal_activity_linked_to_high_street_mini-marts A coordinated crackdown on illegal activity linked to high street mini-mart style shops is underway across Birmingham as part of a joint operation between Birmingham City Council and WMP. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:42:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1780/birmingham_trading_standards_warn_residents_to_stay_vigilant_against_hajj_fraud Birmingham Trading Standards are urging residents to remain vigilant against Hajj fraud, particularly fake or suspiciously low-cost packages and rogue travel agents. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:20:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1779/council_position_on_flags_and_other_unauthorised_attachments Birmingham City Council is asking people not to attach flags or other unauthorised items to street furniture or face possible legal action. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:54:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1777/birmingham_city_council_launches_landmark_justice_health_needs_assessment Partners across health, local government, criminal justice and the voluntary sector came together on the 20th of May to launch Birmingham’s first comprehensive Justice Health Needs Assessment (JHNA). Thu, 21 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1776/birmingham_welcomes_new_lord_mayor_as_zaker_choudhry_takes_office Birmingham City Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Zaker Choudhry has been formally installed as Lord Mayor of Birmingham, becoming the city’s First Citizen. Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1774/tony_iommi_and_tom_wagner_amongst_the_recipients_of_this_years_lord_mayor_awards Legendary musician Tony Iommi and Birmingham City Football Club chairman Tom Wagner are among the recipients of this year’s Lord Mayor’s Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to Birmingham. Tue, 19 May 2026 18:42:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1773/birmingham_maintains_good_rating_for_adult_social_care Adult social care has maintained its ‘good’ rating following an assessment by the Care Quality Commission. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:46:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1771/birmingham_marks_100_days_to_go_until_birmingham_2026_european_athletics_championship_with_official_mascot_unveiling Last weekend we marked 100 days to go until the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships comes to the UK with an official mascot unveiling. Mon, 04 May 2026 14:18:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1770/birmingham_marks_50_days_to_go_until_icc_womens_t20_world_cup_with_schools_cricket_day Over 8,000* children across Warwickshire came together for Schools Cricket Day, with today marking 50 days to go to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway at Edgbaston. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1769/birmingham_city_council_community_safety_team_to_host_justice_walk_and_launch_walksafe_app_in_support_of_national_stalking_awareness_month Birmingham City Council’s Community Safety Team is set to bring partners, agencies, and community organisations together this April for a city centre Justice Walk. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1768/over_92_of_birmingham_children_offered_first%E2%80%91choice_primary_school Birmingham City Council has confirmed another strong year for families seeking primary school places across the city following its Primary National Offer Day figures. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1767/more_home_straight_seats_to_be_released_for_birmingham_2026_european_athletics_championships Additional home straight seats will also be released for all sessions from Tuesday 21 April at 10am, including the three currently high demand, unavailable sessions. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1766/birmingham_city_council_supports_national_child_employment_week_to_promote_safe_working_and_performance_opportunities_for_children Birmingham City Council is supporting National Child Employment Week to raise awareness of the laws, licensing and safeguarding duties that protect children who work or perform. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1765/birmingham_trading_standards_intensifies_clampdown_on_illegal_tobacco_vapes_and_counterfeit_goods Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards team, working in partnership with West Midlands Police, has carried out a series of enforcement raids as part of Operation Cloud. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1764/birmingham_couple_sentenced_for_2m_counterfeit_clothing_operation A couple has been sentenced following a long running investigation by Birmingham Trading Standards into their large scale counterfeit clothing operation. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1763/update_on_druids_heath_planning_process Residents may have seen a range of information circulating about Druids Heath in the lead-up to Planning Committee in April 2026. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1762/council_and_police_take_firm_action_against_graffiti_vandalism_across_the_city Birmingham City Council’s Community Safety Team, working with local policing teams, has taken firm action against persistent graffiti vandalism that has been affecting communities across Birmingham. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:20:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1761/birmingham_trading_standards_seizes_large_haul_of_illegal_tobacco_and_vapes_from_northfield_retailer Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards team has successfully prosecuted a Northfield business and its owner after uncovering a significant quantity of illicit and counterfeit goods. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1760/council_makes_a_call_for_people_to_adhere_to_fair_accurate_and_respectful_consultation_in_druids_heath Druids Heath residents have been contacting Birmingham City Council to report misinformation and intimidation by individuals or groups opposed to the regeneration. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0000