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News published January 2020

• Together we can tackle child abuse

  A national campaign aimed at preventing child abuse is being supported by Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Children’s Trust.

  

  Published 30th January 2020.

• Ditch the sugary drinks and try Fizz Free February

  Birmingham residents, especially families with young children, are being encouraged to ditch sugary drinks and take part in Fizz Free February.

  

  Published 30th January 2020.

• 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.

  

  Published 30th January 2020.

• Dog boarder receives five-year ban from keeping canines

  A Birmingham dog boarder was banned from keeping any dogs for five years, at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (23 January 2020).

  Published 23rd January 2020.

• Birmingham City Council Leader calling for the Government to continue to commitment to HS2

  The Leader of Birmingham City Council has issued a statement adding his voice to the support for HS2.

  Published 20th January 2020.

• Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

  The Lord Mayor of Birmingham will lead the city’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations at the Council House on Sunday, 26 January.

  

  Published 20th January 2020.

• Cold weather provision for those sleeping rough

  Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods, talks about helping rough sleepers in cold weather:

  Published 17th January 2020.

• Council Tax premium proposal to help tackle issue of long-term empty homes

  Homeowners who have properties that have been empty for five years or more will face having to pay triple the normal rate of Council Tax under a policy set to be discussed by Cabinet on January 21.

  Published 14th January 2020.

• Have your say on plans to revamp city centre public spaces

  Birmingham businesses, citizens and visitors are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation over plans for a £25m regeneration of the city centre, which opens today (13 January 2020).

  

  Published 13th January 2020.

• Council to consult on draft Birmingham Transport Plan

  Birmingham City Council has today (13 January) published a draft plan setting out its vision for the future of transport in the city.

  Published 13th January 2020.

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