News archive
News published October 2024
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Birmingham Cultural Compact launch and Culture Strategy refresh
Early October saw the first official ‘coming together’ of the new Birmingham Cultural Compact Board.
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There’s snow place like home
The UK’s best Christmas market opens tomorrow for another year of festivities.
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Birmingham City Council calls for action over national £2.2 billion council housing budget black hole
Birmingham City Council today urges government to act now on England's "broken council housing finances”, including “unsustainable” levels of debt previously given to councils by government.
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Safe access buffer zones to be implemented for abortion clinics
Birmingham City Council implemented a public space protection order (PSPO) covering Robert Clinic on Station Road, which has been in place since 7 September 2022 for a period of 3 years.
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Sutton Connect - a new Green Travel District to encourage sustainable travel
Sutton Connect, a new Green Travel District for the Sutton Walmley, Minworth & Reddicap area, has been launched to help encourage sustainable travel.
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Libraries consultation proposes revised opening hours
Following feedback from the final phase of the libraries consultation, it was highlighted there was a need for more equitable hours. Therefore, we are now proposing a revision of option 4.
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Response to the commissioners' report
The city council leader has responded to the report from the commissioners.
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Latest phase of improvements to Dudley Road completed
A scheme aimed at reducing congestion and improving public transport and active travel has had its most recent phase completed.
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Improving our public realm to boost economic growth
Improvements to the city centre public realm continues with the completion of groundworks in Victoria Square and pedestrianised zone in Waterloo Street.
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Proposal for future of city council day centres
The city council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to close four council-run day centres, with support provided at the remaining five centres within the city.
