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News published August 2017

• Update on waste collection service plan - August 31

  In order to protect its legal and financial position, the council is issuing redundancy notices to the Grade 3 Leading Hands in the refuse service – as approved by Cabinet on 27 June.

  Published 31st August 2017.

• 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.

  Published 31st August 2017.

• ‘Fly the Red Duster’

  Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Anne Underwood, will fly the Red Ensign – or ‘Red Duster’ as it is known - tomorrow at 10am (Friday 1 September) outside the Council House in Victoria Square.

  

  Published 31st August 2017.

• Brand new leisure centre opens in Erdington

  A brand new sports facility in north Birmingham opens to the public on Monday 4 September.

  

  Published 31st August 2017.

• Heritage Open Days at Stirchley Baths

  On Sunday 10 September, Stirchley Baths, a community hub on Bournville Lane, Stirchley, will be showcasing its heritage as an Edwardian swimming baths and public washhouse.

  

  Published 30th August 2017.

• Bus lane enforcement cameras set to go live

  The next phase of bus lane enforcement cameras are set to go live in Birmingham – with a clear warning to motorists: cross the line, pay the fine.

  

  Published 29th August 2017.

• 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.

  

  Published 25th August 2017.

• Flytipper jailed for dumping waste across Brum

  Two Birmingham men who ran an unlicensed waste collection service received prison sentences totalling 40 months after admitting to 16 offences at Birmingham Crown Court today (23 August 2017).

  

  Published 23rd August 2017.

• 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.

  

  Published 23rd August 2017.

• Birmingham boosts 2022 Bid with Baton visit

  The Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Birmingham on Sunday (August 20).

  

  Published 18th August 2017.

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