https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news Birmingham City Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:27:36 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:27:36 +0000 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 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1759/major_haul_of_illegal_tobacco_and_nitrous_oxide_seized_in_sparkbrook_raid A joint operation led by Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards team and supported by West Midlands Police has resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of illicit goods. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:46:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1758/improving_parks_facilities_for_our_communities Three more play and exercise schemes to support communities have been completed at parks in Birmingham. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1757/birmingham_city_council_welcomes_early_plans_to_revitalise_citys_famous_crown_pub_and_surrounding_site Birmingham City Council has welcomed the early-stage proposals being explored for the future of The Crown, Shaftesbury House and the adjoining car park site in the city centre. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1756/adderley_parks_playzone_officially_opened_as_part_of_citywide_investment_in_community_sports_facilities A brand-new PlayZone at Adderley Park was officially opened last week by Cabinet Member Cllr Mariam Khan, local Ladywood MP, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and community partners. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:39:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1755/birmingham_city_council_delivers_2million_investment_in_wellbeing_centres_and_community_sports_facilities_across_birmingham Investment from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund is being used to deliver upgraded facilities across six wellbeing centres and Linden Road Swimming pool as well support for grassroot sports. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1754/new_funding_and_support_fair_to_boost_community_organisations Community groups from across Birmingham are invited to attend the Funding and Being Fundable Fair on Wednesday 25 March 2026, taking place at the iconic Alexander Stadium from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1753/birmingham_city_council_prepares_for_chaand_raat_and_eid-al-fitr_with_partners_to_keep_communities_safe Birmingham City Council is working closely with West Midlands Police and local community partners to ensure that residents, businesses, and visitors can celebrate Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr safely. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:38:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1752/unite_fined_265000_for_breaching_high_court_injunction_at_council_waste_depots The High Court has fined Unite the Union £265,000 today (17 March 2026) after it admitted breaching terms of an injunction banning protestors from blockading the council’s waste depots. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1751/bring_it_on_brum_holiday_clubs_return_for_spring_2026 Birmingham’s much loved Bring it on Brum! holiday activity programme is back this spring, offering thousands of children and young people the chance to enjoy fun filled holiday clubs free of charge. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:36:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1747/construction_underway_to_deliver_new_affordable_homes_in_northfield Construction is well underway to build 10 new affordable homes on a housing development on Trescott Road, Northfield, for Birmingham families struggling to afford a home amid the housing crisis. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000