News archive
News published May 2020
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Number of mourners allowed at funerals in Birmingham increases to 16
Following new guidance from the Government, Birmingham City Council has increased the number of mourners allowed to attend funerals from six to 16.
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Further footway widening on Ladypool Road
From Monday 1 June, temporary footway widening will be introduced along Ladypool Road in Sparkbrook, Birmingham to help with social distancing.
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Council works to identify businesses for cash grants
The Council is making significant progress processing grants for struggling businesses.
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Thousands of households to benefit from Council Tax Hardship Fund
Council tax support measures have been introduced to help those who need support with Council Tax payments.
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Birmingham secures funding for e-cargo bike pilot scheme
Following a successful bid application, Birmingham City Council has secured £58,000 in government grant funding to run an e-cargo bike pilot in the city.
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Secretary of State for Transport asked to support default 20mph speed limit in Birmingham
Yesterday, 20 May 2020, Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE, wrote to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP.
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Planning determinations exceed Government targets during lockdown
Planning officers at Birmingham City Council are exceeding Government targets with more than 1,000 determinations made since lockdown began.
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Statement on re-opening of Birmingham schools
A letter has been sent to parents and school staff about the re-opening of Birmingham's schools.
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Avison Young secures major Birmingham City Council property investment brief
The Council has appointed Avison Young to review it's Commercial Investment Property Portfolio.
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Business support- a message from Councillor Ian Ward
Councillor Ian Ward's message for businesses in Birmingham needing support during these difficult times.
