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News published August 2022

• Time ticking to see Countdown Clock in city centre

  Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock in Birmingham city centre has until 5 September to do so.

  

  Published 30th August 2022.

• Congratulations to everyone getting GCSE results

  Students across Birmingham will today be getting GCSE results.

  Published 25th August 2022.

• Birmingham looks at twin city Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine celebrates Independence Day

  Birmingham is joining forces with a Ukrainian community organisation to celebrate the city’s strong affiliation with its twin city Zaporizhzhia, to mark Ukraine Independence Day today (24 August).

  

  Published 24th August 2022.

• New £300k Engage for Ukraine grant scheme for community groups launched

  Birmingham community groups supporting Ukrainian refugees will be able to apply for grants from a new £300,000 fund launched today (17 August 2022).

  Published 17th August 2022.

• Success of Alexander Stadium redevelopment highlighted in new report

  The lead contractor behind the redevelopment of Birmingham’s iconic Alexander Stadium is reflecting on the success of the project and the wide range of community benefits it brought to the local area.

  

  Published 17th August 2022.

• Birmingham welcomes The World Reimagined trail

  Birmingham's heritage and shared history will be explored through a trail of giant globes that was launched in the city centre today (12 August 2022).

  

  Published 12th August 2022.

• Ukrainian creatives in Birmingham begin Eurovision bid logo design after city is shortlisted

  A group of Ukrainian creatives have been invited to design Birmingham’s Eurovision bid logo, after it made the first-round shortlist to host Eurovision 2023.

  

  Published 12th August 2022.

• Record number of visitors from across the globe enjoy all Birmingham has to offer

  Shops, bars and restaurants in Birmingham city centre have never been so busy as visitors and residents alike flocked to the city’s squares and open spaces to enjoy the Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 12th August 2022.

• City council backs awards that celebrate unsung heroes and champions diversity

  Birmingham City Council backs Britain’s Multicultural Business & Community Champion (MBCC) Awards 2022 as headline sponsor.

  Published 11th August 2022.

• Help bring Great British Railways to Brum

  The leaders of the three largest political parties at the city council have written a joint letter to the people of Birmingham.

  

  Published 8th August 2022.

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