News archive
News published July 2020
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Appeal for Birmingham food distribution donations
#BrumTogether, a network of over 80 community organisations and voluntary groups across Birmingham, has launched an urgent appeal to support those hit hardest by Covid-19 and lockdown.
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Birmingham commits to supporting buses post-lockdown
Birmingham City Council has published its Birmingham Bus Statement; outlining how it will support buses as the UK recovers from Covid-19 and its subsequent lockdown.
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A big thank you to all staff at Birmingham schools
Cllrs Ian Ward, Jayne Francis and Kate Booth have written to Birmingham school staff to thank them for their tremendous work during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Garden waste subscriptions re-open
Anyone looking for a convenient way to recycle garden waste can now subscribe to the city council’s paid-for service as it re-opens to new customers following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
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Government business grants surpass the £200Million mark
Birmingham City Council is pleased to announce that it has paid out support grants in excess of £200Million to over 16,000 struggling local businesses.
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Local authorities in the West Midlands to trial e-scooters from the end of the summer
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and Birmingham City Council are leading on the development of e-scooter rental trial in the West Midlands.
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Council processes over £2.7million of Discretionary Grants for businesses in need
Birmingham City Council is pleased to report it has paid out over £2.7million of Discretionary Business Grants to struggling businesses.
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COVID-19 Testing Centre opened in Newtown
A new covid-19 walk in testing centre has opened in Newtown
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Equalities toolkit to help all children feel valued and respected
Birmingham City Council has developed resources to support schools in teaching relationships and health education at primary schools.
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New rules to take affect for weddings and funerals in Birmingham
Following new Government guidance, Birmingham City Council will be reopening the Birmingham Register Office so that marriage and civil partnership ceremonies may commence from Saturday 4 July.
