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News published July 2022

• Council encourages more physical movement in August’s fitness challenge

  We’ve joined in a national campaign with WeActive and our local NHS partners to get active this August. We want you to join us, whether you are a bin man, a social worker in moving more.

  Published 29th July 2022.

• A34 Highways Improvement Scheme update - July 2022

  The construction programme for the A34 scheme was complete as of 27 July 2022.

  

  Published 27th July 2022.

• Bold ambition for a Golden Decade of major events in Birmingham and West Midlands outlined by city leaders

  The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are a launchpad for the city and wider West Midlands region’s ambitions to secure a range of major events in the coming years.

  

  Published 27th July 2022.

• Birmingham trials first zero-emissions bin lorry

  In the latest step to reduce emissions from road traffic to combat climate change and help people live healthier lives, Birmingham City Council has begun trials of its first all-electric bin lorry.

  

  Published 26th July 2022.

• BCC sets outs out ambitious plans to retrofit 300 properties costing £27m as part of its commitment to the 3 cities retrofit programme

  Birmingham City Council (BCC) has announced its initial contribution to retrofit 300 homes as part of the 3 cities retrofit programme and its commitment to make Birmingham carbon neutral by 2030.

  Published 25th July 2022.

• Green Flag Award 2022 success for 15 city parks

  Fifteen parks and open spaces maintained by Birmingham City Council and supported by ‘Friends Of’ parks groups have once again been named as Green Flag Award winners for 2022.

  

  Published 24th July 2022.

• Are you claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to?

  With the cost of living crisis really starting to bite, struggling households across Birmingham are being urged to check if they are missing out on the benefits they are entitled to.

  Published 22nd July 2022.

• The power of the Commonwealth Games to act as a catalyst for Host City improvements is praised

  The transformative power of the Commonwealth Games was observed by CGF President Dame Louise Martin during a visit to Perry Barr yesterday (July 21).

  

  Published 22nd July 2022.

• Young Women Into Leadership aims to inspire future female leaders

  Birmingham City Council, Aston University and US Embassy in London are once again combining forces to deliver an exciting, week-long leadership summit to inspire the next generation of female leaders.

  

  Published 21st July 2022.

• Birmingham community libraries celebrate Commonwealth Games with art exhibition

  Six Birmingham Community Libraries are celebrating the history and culture of countries from the Commonwealth through an art exhibition this summer.

  

  Published 21st July 2022.

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