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News published February 2022
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Car Free School Streets are springing-up around Birmingham
Colmore Junior and Infant School is one in the next round of Birmingham schools that will benefit from a Car Free School Street, this Easter.
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Further early help for struggling families
The city council’s cabinet has approved an extension of the early help programme that supports families in need.
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New Local Improvement Budget drives new road safety schemes across Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is announcing the first set of transport schemes to be developed from its new Local Improvement Budget fund.
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First Homes funding boost for new homeowners in Perry Barr
Up to 99 more affordable homes are being made available for first-time buyers at the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS).
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Major regeneration for Smethwick to Birmingham corridor
The Smethwick to Birmingham Corridor Plan is going to cabinet for approval. It promotes a co-ordinated approach to regeneration and development.
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Response to Government White Paper on Levelling Up
The leader of Birmingham City Council has welcomed the publication of the white paper on levelling up, saying the council is ready to play its part but needs the backing of government.
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Birmingham partners urge the Prime Minister to work together on Levelling Up the city
A coalition of leaders from across Birmingham have come together to urge the Prime Minister to work together and back investment in the city to deliver the levelling up agenda, helping to get an additional 75,000 people into work and boosting the city economy by up to £9bn a year.
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Three million pounds for the arts and culture in Birmingham
Almost three million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham for 2022/23 is set to be approved by cabinet.
