Latest news
Birmingham City Council reaches legal agreement with TUs over Equal Pay
Agreement reached to settle equal pay claims
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Furniture recycling scheme helps people facing homelessness in Birmingham
A pilot scheme to recycle unwanted furniture to some of the most vulnerable people in Birmingham who are facing homelessness, has helped several households for the past six months.
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Services for residents over the Christmas break
As many families take a break over the holidays many council staff and partners will be working over the holidays to support residents.
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Sale of Perry Barr plots doubles planned number of affordable homes on scheme
The council has sold two plots of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme to Legal & General Affordable Homes, bringing forward 487 homes as affordable housing, offering a mix of rent and Shared Ownership.
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Birmingham Public Health contributes to Chief Medical Officer’s annual report
Birmingham Public Health contributes two chapters on health challenges in city to Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report.
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The Kabaddi World Cup is set to arrive in the West Midlands
Birmingham City Council is proud to be a venue host for the fast-paced and prestigious Kabaddi World Cup.
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Christmas 2024 waste and recycling collections announced
Details of waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and new year period have been announced.
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Applications open for Community Recovery Small Grants Fund
Birmingham City Council is encouraging local communities affected by the summer public disorders to apply for a Community Recovery Small Grants Fund.
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Ladywood residents attend wellbeing event
Ladywood residents gathered to attend the first of a set of monthly events designed to help improve people’s wellbeing at the Ladywood Health and Community Centre, yesterday.
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Putting Change into Action to help rough sleepers this Christmas
With the festive season approaching, people are being encouraged to give what they can to a campaign that has helped hundreds of people sleeping rough to move off the streets and rebuild their lives.
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Masterplan to regenerate Druids Heath unveiled
The community in Druids Heath has had the opportunity to see the masterplan for the regeneration of Druids Heath for the first time.
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Contract signed with Dennis Eagle for 151 new state-of-the-art waste collection vehicles
Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle for the purchase of 151 new refuse, recycling and food waste vehicles.
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Scheme to retrofit more than 3,000 homes a year in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has appointed three experienced retrofit contractors to assist in retrofitting over 3,000 homes across the city each year.
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New services to protect Birmingham’s most vulnerable citizens
Birmingham City Council has commissioned expert partners to provide services to keep the city's most vulnerable citizens safe.
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Helping to care for Birmingham's carers
A refreshed carers strategy for Birmingham sets out the city’s commitment to carers of all ages, ensuring they get the support they need.
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Broad Street bus lane restrictions to be enforced
From December we will be enforcing the current bus lane restrictions on Broad Street.
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Work begins on Digbeth lighting scheme following HS2 grant
Work has officially started on a new lighting scheme designed to create brighter streets in Digbeth – close to HS2’s flagship Birmingham Curzon Street station.
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Birmingham’s 16 Days of Action campaign kicks off next week
The Council’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign kicks off 25 November.
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Local schools take over climate negotiations in mock COP29 conference
More than 80 secondary school students from across Birmingham gathered at the Council House to discuss how to tackle the climate emergency.
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Tackling road harm by reducing the speed limit
The city council is asking for residents’ views on proposals to reduce the speed limit to 30mph on most roads that currently have a speed limit of 40mph.
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Birmingham City Council launches ASB Awareness Week campaign
Birmingham City Council has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Birmingham safe.
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Views sought on parking charges for three Birmingham parks
The city council is seeking feedback on proposals to charge for parking at three of its parks: Sheldon Country Park; Lickey Hills Country Park; and Sutton Park.
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Birmingham City Council Issues Corrected Library Consultation Pack
In the final phase of consultation, we based option 3 on library rankings. The rankings were generated by a priority list which balanced community need and usage and access data.
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Call for local businesses to help get Birmingham 'retrofit ready'
Birmingham City Council is encouraging local businesses to find out more about retrofitting and how they can benefit from being involved in carrying out energy improvements to homes across the city.
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Remembrance Sunday in Birmingham
Birmingham will fall silent on Sunday, as the city remembers the fallen at its annual parade and Remembrance Day Service.
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Birmingham Cultural Compact launch and Culture Strategy refresh
Early October saw the first official ‘coming together’ of the new Birmingham Cultural Compact Board.
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There’s snow place like home
The UK’s best Christmas market opens tomorrow for another year of festivities.
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Birmingham City Council calls for action over national £2.2 billion council housing budget black hole
Birmingham City Council today urges government to act now on England's "broken council housing finances”, including “unsustainable” levels of debt previously given to councils by government.
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Safe access buffer zones to be implemented for abortion clinics
Birmingham City Council implemented a public space protection order (PSPO) covering Robert Clinic on Station Road, which has been in place since 7 September 2022 for a period of 3 years.
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Sutton Connect - a new Green Travel District to encourage sustainable travel
Sutton Connect, a new Green Travel District for the Sutton Walmley, Minworth & Reddicap area, has been launched to help encourage sustainable travel.
