News archive
News published June 2022
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Hundreds of new computers for community libraries
Hundreds of new, higher-quality computers for public use have been installed in all community libraries in the city.
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Bold proposals drawn up to maximise Commonwealth Games legacy for Birmingham
Four projects are being put forward by the city council for funding consideration should the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games be delivered under budget.
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UK Athletics confirms bid for European Athletics Championships 2026
UK Athletics has today confirmed it has officially submitted a joint bid with Birmingham City Council to host the European Athletics Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium in 2026.
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Refugee Week 2022 in Birmingham
Birmingham, as a City of Sanctuary, is home to many refugees including those fleeing the war in Ukraine – and is hosting a range of events during Refugee Week.
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Modeshift STARS for active travel awarded to St Basils
St Basils, an organisation that works with young homeless people in Birmingham, has gained Modeshift STARS accreditation for its efforts to encourage active travel.
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Second round of funding awarded to community groups to help embrace Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Funds totalling more than £1million have been given to 247 projects in the second round of awards for a council programme designed to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Levelling Up, Housing And Communities Select Committee visit Birmingham on fact finding mission about Exempt Accommodation
The Levelling Up, Housing And Communities Committee composed of cross party MPs have visited Birmingham (16 June) on a fact finding mission about Exempt Accommodation.
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Birmingham and Solihull support new plan to make smoking obsolete by 2030
Organisations across Birmingham and Solihull today welcomed the publication of the Khan Independent Review into Smokefree 2030 policies and support the review’s four key recommendations:
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay route through the Proud Host City is revealed
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit all ten of the city’s Parliamentary constituencies during the final two days of its 294-day journey.
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Birmingham and Solihull residents encouraged to use local parent resources for infant mental health
Inaugural Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW) 13 to 19 June, seeks to highlight the importance of babies’ mental health as well as the surrounding issues that affect it.
