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Birmingham Celebrates First Ever International Day of Birmingham
The inaugural International Day of Birmingham (IDOB) will take place on Tuesday 24th September, spearheaded by renowned comedian and proud Brummie, Joe Lycett.
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PSPO comes into effect in Lozells, East Handsworth, Soho, Moseley and Kings Heath
Birmingham City Council has implemented public space protection orders (PSPO) in Lozells, East Handsworth, Soho, Moseley and Kings Heath, which come into effect Tuesday 1 October.
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Support for domestic abuse survivors impacted by the early release scheme
The early release scheme was implemented this month, and some offenders have been released from prison having served 40% of their sentence rather than 50%.
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Birmingham City Council underlines commitment to improving air quality ahead of world car-free day
Ahead of World Car-Free Day on Sunday 22nd September, the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport has hailed the impact of the city’s Clean Air Zone.
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Sixteen historic World War 2 bungalows modernised and brought back into use
Birmingham City Council has refurbished and preserved sixteen historic Phoenix pre-fabricated homes dating back to World War 2, bringing them back into use for social housing.
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Proposals approved to boost the supply of temporary accommodation in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council's cabinet has approved proposals to increase the supply of temporary accommodation and reduce the council's reliance on B&Bs.
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Acting Chief Executive’s formal apology to Mazar Dad
Birmingham City Council is making a formal apology to an employee of 35 years in recognition of an Employment Tribunal finding that he was subject to discrimination on the grounds of his race.
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Twelve men convicted of £2.4m Covid grant fraud
Twelve members of a national ‘organised crime group’ have been convicted of fraudulently claiming in excess of £2.5 million worth of Covid-19 support grants.
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Have your say as libraries consultation final phase launches
The final phase of the libraries consultation launch aims to gain feedback to the options available for the future of Community Library Services.
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First phase of construction works for Moseley Road Baths
The first phase of construction works for the restoration and redevelopment of Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath library is to begin this month.
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market recruiting staff for 2024
Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Marketing are looking to recruit more than 300 staff this year.
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Birmingham 2022 legacy courts ready to be delivered
Basketball England, Birmingham City Council and Sport England have announced an update to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 3x3 basketball legacy.
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Council tenant pleads guilty to subletting a council home
A man has pleaded guilty to tenancy fraud after unlawfully subletting his council flat in Selly Oak by advertising the property for rent via Airbnb.
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Agreement for use of Alexander Stadium by Birchfield Harriers
Birmingham City Council and Birchfield Harriers Athletic Club are delighted to announce the signing of the licence agreement for Alexander Stadium.
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Drive to make social homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient gathers pace
Birmingham City Council has retrofitted around a quarter of the homes identified as part of an ambitious project to make council homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient.
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Acting chief executive Graeme Betts to retire from city council
Professor Graeme Betts, acting chief executive at Birmingham City Council, has announced he will be leaving the city council.
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Message from Cllr John Cotton, leader of Birmingham City Council
I know people will be worried about the violent disorder playing out across the country.
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Road safety joint statement
The city council leaders, Mayor of West Midlands and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner issued a joint statement on road safety.
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Proposals brought forward to sell Perry Barr Residential Scheme plots for range of housing tenures
Proposals to sell three developed plots on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS) to a third-party have been approved by the council’s Property Cabinet Sub-Committee on 8 August.
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Latest electric vehicle rapid charger opens in city centre
The latest rapid EV charger has been opened in the city centre benefiting all EV drivers.
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Council’s Inform Women, Transform Lives mural unveiled in Southside
‘Information Is Liberating’ is the message of a new 20-metre mural in Southside District to illustrate how women can access vital services in Birmingham.
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The prevention of homelessness is everybody's business
The prevention of homelessness remains a key priority for Birmingham City Council and today the City Council has launched its strategy on how this will be done.
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Proposals for Perry Barr Residential Scheme takes a step forward
Over 200 households on Birmingham City Council’s housing waiting list will soon be moving into newly built homes, as proposals for the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS) are approved by cabinet.
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Library lights up purple for World Hepatitis Day
Drop-in sessions to raise awareness of hepatitis will take place at the Library of Birmingham this month, ahead of the building’s iconic façade being illuminated in purple to mark World Hepatitis Day.
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Transforming the way we collect waste for a more efficient service
The city council is transforming how it collects residents' waste in order to make the service more efficient.
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20 of England’s largest local authority landlords call for the new government to save council homes
Birmingham City Council have jointly published a report with England's other largest council landlords to publish solutions that will secure the future of council housing.
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Council to pay tribute to victims of the Srebrenica genocide
An exhibition of paintings by a British artist which depict aspects of the 11-day massacre in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica in 1995 will be displayed in the Council House this week.
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Final phase of libraries consultation to take place later this summer
The final phase of the consultation aims to share the results of the first phase of consultation, including what the Birmingham library offer could look like.
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Council launches Armed Forces Guide for city’s military community
Birmingham City Council and its Armed Forces Covenant partners launched its first guide to support and services today (27 June), as part of its ongoing commitment to the city’s armed forces community.
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Refugee Week 2024 in Birmingham
Birmingham is renowned for the warm welcome it gives to all who come here - including asylum seekers and refugees fleeing war or persecution in their homelands.
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