News archive
News published February 2023
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BCC response to Rough Sleeping Snapshot in England
Birmingham City Council responds to the release of the Rough Sleeping Snapshot in England
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Empty Homes Week 2023
Each year National Empty Homes Week, which this year runs from Monday 27 February until Sunday 5 March, highlights the need to bring empty homes back into use and tackle their negative impact on neighbourhoods
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Vigil for the people of Ukraine
On Friday the 24th of February at 5pm there will be a rally in support of Ukraine at Centenary Square, organised and hosted by community organisation Centrala.
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Investment in new indoor athletics track strengthens city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits
A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham, purchased by Birmingham City Council, is set to host its first event this weekend in the shape of the UK Athletics Indoor Championships.
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Statement of support following major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
As the world sees the devastation earthquakes caused in Turkey and Syria, claiming thousands of lives, Birmingham’s communities are being urged to support an international appeal to get aid to all.
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Rapid electric vehicle charging point installed to boost sustainable travel
A publicly accessible rapid electric vehicle charger has been installed on the Bournville Village Trust (BVT) estate to support sustainable travel.
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Birmingham New Street station set to be Raging Bull’s new home
Plans are being finalised to make Birmingham New Street station the new home of the Commonwealth Games’ Raging Bull.
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Council plans to buy up to 50 homes to help accommodate Afghans and Ukrainians in Birmingham
Plans to purchase up to 50 homes to provide temporary accommodation for Afghan citizens and Ukrainian guests are to be discussed by the city council’s Cabinet next week (14 February).
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Extra funding to support food provision projects
Almost a quarter of a million pounds in grant funding is being made available to organisations that help provide struggling families with food.
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Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval
The delivery structures that will enable to the council to best realise the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Games are set for approval on February 14.