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Birmingham Celebrates First Ever International Day of Birmingham
The inaugural International Day of Birmingham (IDOB) will take place on Tuesday 24th September, spearheaded by renowned comedian and proud Brummie, Joe Lycett.
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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.
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Libraries consultation proposes revised opening hours
Following feedback from the final phase of the libraries consultation, it was highlighted there was a need for more equitable hours. Therefore, we are now proposing a revision of option 4.
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Response to the commissioners' report
The city council leader has responded to the report from the commissioners.
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Latest phase of improvements to Dudley Road completed
A scheme aimed at reducing congestion and improving public transport and active travel has had its most recent phase completed.
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Improving our public realm to boost economic growth
Improvements to the city centre public realm continues with the completion of groundworks in Victoria Square and pedestrianised zone in Waterloo Street.
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Proposal for future of city council day centres
The city council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to close four council-run day centres, with support provided at the remaining five centres within the city.
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Birmingham City Council launches handbag amnesty
Birmingham City Council’s community safety team is working in partnership with Turnaround West Midlands to create safety and support kits for sex workers across the city.
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PSPO comes into effect in Lozells, East Handsworth, Soho, Moseley and Kings Heath
Birmingham City Council has implemented public space protection orders (PSPO) in Lozells, East Handsworth, Soho, Moseley and Kings Heath, which come into effect Tuesday 1 October.
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Support for domestic abuse survivors impacted by the early release scheme
The early release scheme was implemented this month, and some offenders have been released from prison having served 40% of their sentence rather than 50%.
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Birmingham City Council underlines commitment to improving air quality ahead of world car-free day
Ahead of World Car-Free Day on Sunday 22nd September, the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport has hailed the impact of the city’s Clean Air Zone.
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Sixteen historic World War 2 bungalows modernised and brought back into use
Birmingham City Council has refurbished and preserved sixteen historic Phoenix pre-fabricated homes dating back to World War 2, bringing them back into use for social housing.
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Proposals approved to boost the supply of temporary accommodation in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council's cabinet has approved proposals to increase the supply of temporary accommodation and reduce the council's reliance on B&Bs.
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Acting Chief Executive’s formal apology to Mazar Dad
Birmingham City Council is making a formal apology to an employee of 35 years in recognition of an Employment Tribunal finding that he was subject to discrimination on the grounds of his race.
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Twelve men convicted of £2.4m Covid grant fraud
Twelve members of a national ‘organised crime group’ have been convicted of fraudulently claiming in excess of £2.5 million worth of Covid-19 support grants.
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Have your say as libraries consultation final phase launches
The final phase of the libraries consultation launch aims to gain feedback to the options available for the future of Community Library Services.
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First phase of construction works for Moseley Road Baths
The first phase of construction works for the restoration and redevelopment of Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath library is to begin this month.
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market recruiting staff for 2024
Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Marketing are looking to recruit more than 300 staff this year.
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Birmingham 2022 legacy courts ready to be delivered
Basketball England, Birmingham City Council and Sport England have announced an update to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 3x3 basketball legacy.
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Council tenant pleads guilty to subletting a council home
A man has pleaded guilty to tenancy fraud after unlawfully subletting his council flat in Selly Oak by advertising the property for rent via Airbnb.
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Agreement for use of Alexander Stadium by Birchfield Harriers
Birmingham City Council and Birchfield Harriers Athletic Club are delighted to announce the signing of the licence agreement for Alexander Stadium.
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Drive to make social homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient gathers pace
Birmingham City Council has retrofitted around a quarter of the homes identified as part of an ambitious project to make council homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient.
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Acting chief executive Graeme Betts to retire from city council
Professor Graeme Betts, acting chief executive at Birmingham City Council, has announced he will be leaving the city council.
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Message from Cllr John Cotton, leader of Birmingham City Council
I know people will be worried about the violent disorder playing out across the country.
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Road safety joint statement
The city council leaders, Mayor of West Midlands and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner issued a joint statement on road safety.
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Proposals brought forward to sell Perry Barr Residential Scheme plots for range of housing tenures
Proposals to sell three developed plots on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS) to a third-party have been approved by the council’s Property Cabinet Sub-Committee on 8 August.
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Latest electric vehicle rapid charger opens in city centre
The latest rapid EV charger has been opened in the city centre benefiting all EV drivers.
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Council’s Inform Women, Transform Lives mural unveiled in Southside
‘Information Is Liberating’ is the message of a new 20-metre mural in Southside District to illustrate how women can access vital services in Birmingham.