News archive
News published September 2019
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Statement on bulky waste collection fee
The following is a statement explaining an increase in bulky waste collection fees, which come into effect on October 1.
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Statement on CCTV decommissioning work
Statement from Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities, on CCTV decommissioning work.
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New road names celebrate pioneering Brummies
Four pioneering Brummies are to have new roads named after them in recognition of their achievements.
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Car Free School Streets scheme to go live
A pilot scheme which will see roads around six Birmingham schools closed to motorised traffic at the start and end of the school day is set to launch on Monday (23 September).
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Statement on City Solicitor's resignation
Birmingham City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer, Kate Charlton will be leaving the City Council on 30 September after 11 years with the authority.
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Letter from Lady Mayoress to City Solicitor
The Lady Mayoress Bushra Bi has written a letter of apology to City Solicitor Kate Charlton, following comments made in an open letter regarding the running of full council.
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Statement regarding Car Free Day
Below is a statement from the council regarding the Birmingham Car Free Day event due to take place on 22 September:
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Birmingham climate taskforce announced
A taskforce is being set up to draw up an action plan setting out how Birmingham will tackle climate change and become carbon neutral by 2030.
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Statement regarding Waheed Nazir, Director - Inclusive Growth
After 10 years as Director, Waheed Nazir has announced that he is stepping down from his role at Birmingham City Council as Director, Inclusive Growth.
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Birmingham takes action against HMO landlord in first civil penalty case
Birmingham City Council has issued its first civil penalty against a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord in the Small Heath area.
