Commonwealth Games 2022 news
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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Electric vehicle charging points arrive at Sutton Park as a legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Rapid electric vehicle charging technology – which enables a car to be charged in just 30 minutes – is now available at Sutton Park as a legacy benefit of the site being a Birmingham 2022 venue.
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Volunteers Collective Launch safeguards Legacy of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Volunteers
Coinciding with Volunteers’ Week 2023 the Commonwealth Games Legacy Charity, United By 2022, has launched its volunteering legacy with the Volunteers Collective and a report on Event Volunteering.
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Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential Scheme
The regeneration of Perry Barr in Birmingham took another step forwards today as it was confirmed that construction is now complete on the first phase of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme.
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University sports students set to study at major Commonwealth Games venue
Birmingham City University today announces a £5million investment to fit out areas of the city’s Alexander Stadium that will serve as a world-class home for its sports and exercise-related courses.
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Birmingham New Street station set to be Raging Bull’s new home
Plans are being finalised to make Birmingham New Street station the new home of the Commonwealth Games’ Raging Bull.
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Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval
The delivery structures that will enable to the council to best realise the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Games are set for approval on February 14.
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Birmingham 2022 contributes £870million to UK economy
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed at least £870million* to the UK economy, a new interim study reveals.
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New reports highlight the success of the Birmingham 2022 Festival
The Birmingham 2022 Festival brought not only pride and joy to the city – it gave a dramatic boost to the regional economy, new reports have revealed.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton comes home to Proud Host City for future display and legacy tour
The Queen’s Baton – an enduring symbol of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – has been gifted to the city, with plans now being drawn up for it to go on public display and a legacy tour in 2023.
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Council wins Peace and Sport Award for its role in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The council’s role in the delivery of this year’s hugely-successful Commonwealth Games has been recognised with “Institution of the Year” status at the Peace and Sport Awards 2022.
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Flagging up our thanks: Proud Host City’s gifting gesture to the 72 nations and territories of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Representatives from the 72 nations and territories that appeared at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games are set to be presented with special gifts as a thank you for their participation.
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UK Athletics and City Council unveil Performance and Innovation Centre at Alexander Stadium
UK Athletics (UKA) has confirmed that Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council.
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Call for evidence to help shape new inquiry into improving physical activity opportunities for Birmingham’s disabled citizens
A inquiry is being launched to look at how the Commonwealth Games legacy will improve access to physical activity opportunities - both participating and spectating - for disabled citizens.
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UK Athletics and Birmingham to host European Athletics Championships in 2026
European Athletics have today announced that Birmingham will host the European Athletics Championships in 2026 following a successful bid process with UK Athletics (UKA).
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Response to news that Games underspend will be retained in city and region
The following is a response to news that around £60million of underspend from the Birmingham 2022 budget will be retained in the city and wider West Midlands region.
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Plans for a lasting and positive legacy use of Alexander Stadium set for discussion
A plan to secure a lasting, positive, legacy for the renovated Alexander Stadium and surrounding parkland after the Commonwealth Games is due before the city council’s Cabinet on October 11.
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Time ticking to see Countdown Clock in city centre
Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock in Birmingham city centre has until 5 September to do so.
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Birmingham Bull to remain in city until September
The Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony Bull will remain on display in Birmingham following the conclusion of the Games.
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Outstanding start to Commonwealth Games is hailed
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President, Dame Louise Martin, has hailed the outstanding start to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Bold ambition for a Golden Decade of major events in Birmingham and West Midlands outlined by city leaders
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are a launchpad for the city and wider West Midlands region’s ambitions to secure a range of major events in the coming years.
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The power of the Commonwealth Games to act as a catalyst for Host City improvements is praised
The transformative power of the Commonwealth Games was observed by CGF President Dame Louise Martin during a visit to Perry Barr yesterday (July 21).
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Brum. Our time has come…the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in the Proud Host City in one week’s time!
In just one week the Queen’s Baton will arrive in the Proud Host City of Birmingham for the final two days of its 294-day Commonwealth-wide journey.
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CGF President praises City Council preparations for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Preparations made by Birmingham City Council to welcome the 72 nations and territories competing at Birmingham 2022 have been endorsed by the President of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
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Winning designs for Proud Host City presentation items revealed
Two manufacturing businesses from the city are benefitting from an opportunity to support the council’s role in welcoming VIPs and dignitaries during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Bold proposals drawn up to maximise Commonwealth Games legacy for Birmingham
Four projects are being put forward by the city council for funding consideration should the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games be delivered under budget.
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UK Athletics confirms bid for European Athletics Championships 2026
UK Athletics has today confirmed it has officially submitted a joint bid with Birmingham City Council to host the European Athletics Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium in 2026.
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Second round of funding awarded to community groups to help embrace Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Funds totalling more than £1million have been given to 247 projects in the second round of awards for a council programme designed to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay route through the Proud Host City is revealed
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit all ten of the city’s Parliamentary constituencies during the final two days of its 294-day journey.
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Tenth triumph for Team Birmingham at Chelsea Flower Show
A display, celebrating Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has earned the city council its tenth consecutive Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Birmingham’s role as Proud Host City for the Commonwealth Games to be showcased at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games is celebrated in the city council’s entry for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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Alexander Stadium is handed over for final leg of Games-time preparations
Almost three years of work to redevelop the city’s Alexander Stadium has reached its most significant milestone yet.
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St George’s Day celebration hosted by council for Team England in Birmingham
A giant St George flag, adorning the side of Birmingham’s Town Hall building and measuring 52.25m wide by 8.2m high, was the centrepiece of a special celebration staged in the city today (April 23).
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Army deliver successful Alexander Stadium test event
British Army athletes helped put a redeveloped venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games through its paces yesterday (April 20).
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Update on city planning for Birmingham 2022 given during Ambassador visit
A briefing on preparations being made by the Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games was given by the council during a visit to Birmingham by the US Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim Philip T. Reeker today (March 22).
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Birmingham named as Queen’s Green Canopy “Champion City”
Team England athlete Hayley Carruthers today helped plant a series of Jubilee trees in Pype Hayes Park to celebrate Birmingham’s status as a Queen’s Green Canopy “Champion City”.
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First Homes funding boost for new homeowners in Perry Barr
Up to 99 more affordable homes are being made available for first-time buyers at the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS).
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Perry Barr masterplan set to help secure Birmingham’s 2022 legacy
The final version of the Perry Barr 2040: A Vision for Legacy masterplan is due for adoption by Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on February 8.
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Sports hub in Perry Barr set for £500k boost
Plans for a £500,000 upgrade to a community sports facility in Perry Barr, to further strengthen the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Legacy have been confirmed.
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Organisations invited to apply to become part of Stronger Communities scheme
A search has been launched for organisations that can help support a range of activities being developed by Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC).
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Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships
Proposals to extend Birmingham’s status as the home of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships until 2026 are due for discussion by the city council’s Cabinet on December 14.
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Walking routes upgrade to support Commonwealth Games and city’s long-term legacy
A £1.6million package of improvements to key walking routes ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the council.
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How Birmingham will be Bold through its Commonwealth Games legacy
A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to maximise the Proud Host City status for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published.
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Project partner search is launched for scheme to bring people together during Commonwealth Games
A search has been launched for organisations that can help enable projects being developed by the council to bring people together as a result of the city hosting the Commonwealth Games next year.
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Bid now for second round of Celebrating Communities funding
Residents and community groups now have a second chance to bid for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city
The long-term future of indoor athletics in Birmingham is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and Birmingham City Council.
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Design Competition for Commonwealth Games presentation items launched
A great opportunity is being launched to support the council’s role in welcoming VIPs and dignitaries during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Affordable homes set to be delivered sooner than expected at Perry Barr Residential Scheme
Updated plans designed to maximise the regeneration benefits of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme are detailed in a Revised Full Business Case (RFBC) Update due before Cabinet on July 27.
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New strategy sets out major sporting events legacy from Commonwealth Games
A new strategy outlining the principles that will underpin Birmingham City Council’s efforts to secure the right to host major sporting events in the next decade has been published.
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Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan consultation now live
People are being invited to have their say on the Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan proposals for how to further improve the area over the next two decades.
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Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan outlines ambitious future vision for area over next two decades
A draft Masterplan outlining an ambitious vision for how to further improve Perry Barr over the next two decades has been published today (July 9).
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Field star set to track stadium progress in reporter role
Team GB and Team England triple jumper Nathan Douglas is to chart progress made during the final 12 months of the Alexander Stadium’s redevelopment in a series of vlogs for Birmingham City Council.
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Council to bid for World Athletics Road Running Championships
A proposal to help cement Birmingham’s reputation as a host of major international sporting events is set to be considered by the city council’s Cabinet on May 18.
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Steelworks at Alexander Stadium redevelopment reach exciting milestone
Progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium is on the brink of another significant milestone – the completion of the steelworks.
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Council finalises details of £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund
Plans to utilise the final third of Birmingham City Council’s £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund are due before the council’s Cabinet on March 16.
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Birmingham 2022 - Celebrating Communities
Bid now for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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New Alexander Stadium takes shape as impressive redevelopment progresses at pace
An inspection of the progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was carried out by athletes and project partners today (December 16).
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Six new Perry Barr street names to reflect community and Commonwealth Sport values
Six new roads forming part of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme have been officially named.
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Celebrating Communities: £2million council fund set to be created to help people celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
A £2million fund to help residents in all 69 of the city’s wards feel involved with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is set for approval next week.
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A Games for everyone!
Birmingham 2022 is a Games for everyone
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Council announces £2m boost for city’s grassroots cultural activity for Commonwealth Games
Proposals for a £2million programme to engage 200,000 community participants in Birmingham 2022 culture-related activities is set for approval by the city council’s Cabinet on (October 13).
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Update on alternative track and field facility for Birchfield Harriers
As the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium continues, the council and Birchfield Harriers can confirm alternative provision of a track and field facility has been secured for club members.
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Birmingham 2022 will use multi-site Athlete Villages
The organisers of Birmingham 2022 have announced athletes and officials will be housed in three ‘campus’ villages at The University of Birmingham, The University of Warwick and The NEC Hotel Campus.
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New Council Programme Director for Games is named
A new Programme Director has been appointed by Birmingham City Council to head-up the local authority’s involvement in the planning, preparation and delivery of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Revised Full Business Case - Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme
A report detailing the extensive progress already made on delivering the Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme (PBRS) and the measures needed to ensure the project’s successful completion is due before Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on March 17.
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The race is on to find the Community Champions of Birmingham
A search to find the unsung heroes of Birmingham to spearhead an exciting new community campaign has been launched by Birmingham City Council.
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Update on Birmingham 2022 preparations in three Cabinet reports
In a series of reports to Cabinet on February 11, Birmingham City Council members will be asked to note overall strong progress in preparing for and delivering the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham 2022 plans take major step forward as Alexander Stadium revamp is approved
Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium were today approved by the council's Planning Committee – marking a major milestone in the preparations for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Neil Carney to leave Birmingham City Council
Neil Carney, Birmingham City Council’s Programme Director for the Birmingham 2022 has announced he is to leave the organisation in order to spend more time with his children.
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Plans for £25million revamp of city centre public spaces announced
Plans for a £25million regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre – which include bringing Victoria Square’s famous ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ fountain back into use – have been revealed this week.
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Planning application submitted for Alexander Stadium redevelopment
Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been submitted to Birmingham City Council’s planning department for consideration today (10 October 2019).
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Revamped Alexander Stadium set to become new home for university sports courses
Birmingham’s redeveloped Alexander Stadium is set to provide a new base for up to a thousand Birmingham City University sports and exercise students, leaving a major sporting legacy in the city.
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Perry Barr regeneration: Phase Two planning consent is secured
Outline proposals for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr were approved by Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee today (August 1).
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£778m investment into city and region to deliver Commonwealth Games
Birmingham and the West Midlands region will benefit from a £778 million investment to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the government has confirmed today.
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Plans revealed for Alexander Stadium redevelopment
Plans showcasing the emerging design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been published, as public consultation begins.
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Public consultation to be held for Alexander Stadium redevelopment
Plans for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium are set to go on display at public drop-in events later this month.
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Consultation on Perry Barr highways scheme set to begin
A programme of highway infrastructure improvements to open up the heart of Perry Barr and support the regeneration of the wider area is set to go out to public consultation.
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Construction work on Commonwealth Games Village officially begins
Construction work on the largest infrastructure project directly related to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games started today (May 8).
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Second phase of Games Village legacy scheme submitted to planners
An outline planning application for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr was formally submitted to Birmingham City Council today (April 15).
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Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games benefits highlighted in report
A report detailing the benefits and legacy of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to the city and Queensland state has been published.
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Apprentices playing key role in Birmingham 2022 plans
Apprentices are at the forefront of Birmingham City Council’s effort to deliver some of the key infrastructure projects that are needed for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Further details of Perry Barr regeneration announced
Proposals for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr have been unveiled by Birmingham City Council today (February 11).
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Perry Barr highways improvements help prepare area for the future
A programme of highway infrastructure improvements at Perry Barr to support its regeneration are due before the city council’s Cabinet on February 12.
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Plans for Commonwealth Games Village are approved
Birmingham’s preparations to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games sprinted ahead today (December 20) with the approval of the Planning Application for the residential element of the Athletes Village.
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Birmingham 2022 venues plan confirms sporting showcase for region
The Sport and Venue Programme for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was confirmed and celebrated today (Friday 19 October).
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Games Village planning application submitted
Birmingham’s plans to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games stepped up another gear today with the submission of the Planning Application for the residential element of the Games Village.
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Birmingham celebrates four years to go until the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Today (Friday 27 July) marks four years to go until the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Birmingham 2022 Chair is appointed
The Prime Minister has appointed John Crabtree OBE as the Chair of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.
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Commonwealth Games will boost jobs and investment in Birmingham – public poll
Birmingham residents overwhelmingly back the Commonwealth Games coming to the city in 2022, according to a new survey.
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Join Gold Coast medallists – and try top sports – at Birmingham’s “Homecoming” event
Public invited to join the celebrations as Birmingham hosts a 'Homecoming' celebration for Team England Gold Coast Commonwealth Games stars
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Birmingham City Council Appoints Project Director for Birmingham 2022 from Gold Coast 2018
One of the key figures delivering the 2018 Commonwealth Games has been appointed to the Project Director role for Birmingham 2022 within Birmingham City Council
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Lord Mayor visiting Australia to build Commonwealth bridges
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Anne Underwood has today (April 8) arrived in Queensland to represent the city at the Handover Ceremony at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Spoken word artist confirmed as part of Birmingham 2022 handover line-up
Birmingham based spoken word artist Amerah Saleh is confirmed today as taking part in the official Birmingham 2022 handover ceremony on Sunday 15 April 2018.
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2,022 young people needed for Commonwealth Games handover ceremony
Plans are under way for the official Birmingham 2022 handover ceremony on 15 April, which will see young people from the city perform as part of the Closing Ceremony of Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
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Commonwealth Games Village to provide housing legacy
The transformation of north-west Birmingham will be significantly accelerated thanks to the housing legacy from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Sandwell announces preferred site for Aquatics Centre
Sandwell Council today (23 January 2018) announced Londonderry Playing Fields, Smethwick as its preferred site for the new build Aquatics Centre for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Commonwealth Games Federation selects Birmingham as Host City Partner of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today announced that it has selected Birmingham, England as the host city partner of the XXII Commonwealth Games in 2022.
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Government confirms Birmingham bid for the Commonwealth Games 2022
The Interim Leader of Birmingham City Council has welcomed the news that the Government is backing Birmingham to be the UK’s official candidate city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham welcomes Commonwealth Games decision
Birmingham today (7 September 2017) welcomed the decision by the Commonwealth Games Delivery Unit (CGDU) to recommend it as a Candidate City to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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22 reasons Birmingham should host the 2022 Commonwealth Games
With the decision due soon as to whether an English Bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games the Birmingham bid team has compiled a list of 22 reasons why the city should be selected.
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Birmingham Weekender encapsulates spirit of cultural programme for 2022 bid
Just 22 days ahead of Birmingham’s largest arts festival, Birmingham Weekender (from 22 – 24 September), the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bid team unveils its cultural programme for the Games.
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Business backing for 2022 Games bid
The Birmingham 2022 bid team today unveiled its plans to showcase the best of UK industry and business to a global audience, as part of its 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.
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Stars of screen and sport back the bid
Hollywood stars Julie Walters and David Harewood are joining with over 60 top sports stars to back Birmingham’s bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham boosts 2022 Bid with Baton visit
The Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Birmingham on Sunday (August 20).
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Leamington Spa bowled over to be part of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid
Home of Bowls England and the English National Bowls Championships, has been revealed as the Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls venue for Birmingham’s 2022 Bid.
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Basketball and Urban Street Festival at heart of Birmingham’s bid
Birmingham’s Victoria Square would transform into a sporting and cultural landmark for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Villa Park: Spectacular 2022 venue
Rugby 7s is a fantastic showcase of sport, demonstrating energy, skill and passion, with both players and fans actively engaging in the game.
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Young athletes back Brum bid
Five talented young Midlands athletes from a range of sports gathered in Birmingham yesterday (July 31) to reveal why they are backing Birmingham’s 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.
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Birmingham 2022 Bid celebrates a summer of sporting success
It has been an incredible summer of sport for Midlands athletes, coinciding with Birmingham’s bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Brendan Foster joins Birmingham 2022 Bid team
Commonwealth Champion and legendary long-distance athlete, Brendan Foster CBE, is today announced as the latest addition to the Birmingham 2022 Bid team.
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West Midlands region to benefit from 2022 Games bid
Following the Commonwealth Games Development Unit (CGDU) visit to Birmingham this week, the 2022 bid team can now announce three further sports and venues benefitting the wider West Midlands region.
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University of Birmingham backs 2022 Games bid
Birmingham 2022 today announces its partnership with University of Birmingham for its 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid.
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Images of rejuvenated Alexander Stadium released
Images of what a revamped Alexander Stadium could look like if Birmingham hosts the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been revealed.
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City reveals world-class indoor arenas for 2022 Commonwealths bid
Birmingham today reveals four indoor arenas in the Birmingham and Solihull area that will play a pivotal role in delivering its Commonwealth Games 2022 bid.
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City unveils vision and logo for 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham's Commonwealth Games Steering Group has submitted its Preliminary Questionnaire response for bidding to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games to the DCMS
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Statement on 2022 Commonwealth Games
The following is a statement from Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, in relation to a statement issued by the Commonwealth Games Federation in relation to the Durban 2022 games: