News archive
News published July 2020
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Get tested to reduce the risk of further West Midlands lockdown
West Midlands councils today stressed that testing will be key to preventing further COVID-19 lockdowns across the region and urged citizens and businesses to play their part.
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Time is running out for Birmingham businesses to claim grant funding
Birmingham City Council officers are knocking the doors of 2,000 eligible businesses to prevent them from missing out on grants of up to £25,000 before the fund closes in August.
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Birmingham looks ahead to Black History Month
A call is going out for submissions to be included in Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month, which will be officially launched in September.
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Birmingham’s hospitality sector can now apply for a fast-tracked Temporary Pavement Licence
Hospitality businesses looking to maximise outdoor space for customers will soon be able to apply for a discounted Temporary Pavement Licence through a new fast track application system.
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Trade vans to be allowed back into Tyseley Household Recycling Centre
From Monday (August 3), trade vans will be allowed back into the Tyseley Household Recycling Centre (HRC) via Energy Way with the Van Booking Centre re-opening for business.
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Last chance for Birmingham businesses to apply for Discretionary Business Grant support
Small businesses suffering exceptional hardship due to Covid-19 have one final chance to apply for a cash grant when the second round of Discretionary Grant Payments opens next week.
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Consultation approved for Birmingham’s Air Quality Action Plan
An action plan to improve air quality across Birmingham city centre and its surrounding suburbs has been approved to go out to public consultation.
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Businesses reminded to protect staff and customers as face coverings are introduced
Businesses are being reminded they have a duty to protect staff and customers when face coverings become mandatory in shops, supermarkets and takeaway outlets from today (Friday 24 July 2020).
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COVID-19 - Wearing of face-coverings in public
A message from the seven West Midlands metropolitan council leaders.
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Garden waste subscription update – 22 July 2020
Due to the popularity of the Garden Waste service, recently re-opened following the easing of coronavirus restrictions, a decision has been taken to only allow re-subscriptions with immediate effect.
