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News published March 2023

• First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge

  Birmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points.

  

  Published 17th March 2023.

• Planning go-ahead for BBC’s new Digbeth HQ

  BBC Birmingham's move to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Digbeth moved a significant step closer today, as The Tea Factory was given the green light by Birmingham City Council planners.

  

  Published 16th March 2023.

• Response to Chancellor's budget - 15 March 2023

  Council finance officers are currently assessing the overall budget and its implications for local government. The following is a response to the devolution deal announced by the chancellor.

  

  Published 15th March 2023.

• £9m for arts and culture in Birmingham over next three years

  Almost nine million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham for 2023-2026 is set to be approved by Cabinet next week (21 March 2023).

  Published 14th March 2023.

• Putting children at the heart of everything we do

  A series of reports due before the council’s Cabinet on March 21 set out how the council is driving forward plans to improve the lives of children and young people in the city.

  Published 14th March 2023.

• New £676,000 council package for community support organisations

  A funding package worth £676,000 is set to be invested by the council into cost of living information, advice and guidance services delivered by voluntary and community organisations in Birmingham.

  

  Published 13th March 2023.

• Almost 50,000 households set to be helped with £55 boost from Birmingham’s new council tax discretionary support scheme

  Further support with council tax bills is being provided for those in greatest need after Birmingham City Council confirmed details of its discretionary support scheme for the 2023/24 financial year.

  

  Published 8th March 2023.

• A Digitally Connected City - Enabled for Future Growth

  Birmingham City Council is aiming to accelerate full fibre coverage across the city.

  Published 6th March 2023.

• City council injunction to ban street cruising – 12 May 2023 update - 15:55hrs

  An Interim High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham stays in force until a hearing on 19 May 2023 after review of the order was heard at the Birmingham High Court on 13 February 2023

  Published 3rd March 2023.

• Two new special schools for Birmingham

  Proposals for the creation of two free schools for children with special educational needs have been approved.

  Published 2nd March 2023.

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