News archive
News published June 2021
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Council pledges to work with the residents of Druids Heath to develop a new masterplan for the estate
Druids Heath residents are set to be given a greater say in the planned renewal of their south Birmingham housing estate
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Hundreds of laptops donated to communities
Hundreds of laptops and other digital devices are being donated to communities by Birmingham City Council.
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Pledge to make a difference this Clean Air Day
Birmingham City Council will celebrate Clean Air Day on 17 June with a week-long engagement event in the city centre, designed to encourage people to consider how they can help reduce air pollution.
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Local pupils bench design brought to life
A new bench, designed by pupils from University of Birmingham School, was unveiled yesterday (15 June).
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£7.2m council investment into Cleaner Greener Streets is announced
A fleet of Mobile Household Recycling Centres (MHRCs) is set to roll out on the streets of Birmingham as part of the council’s effort to achieve cleaner streets.
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Birmingham councillors to walk the walk during Refugee Week
Birmingham’s refugee community and their contributions to city life are to be celebrated with a festival taking place during Refugee Week, which begins today (14 June 2021).
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Covid-19: Birmingham listed as enhanced response area
With Covid cases rising in Birmingham, the government has today announced enhanced support for the city, focussed on increasing vaccination take-up, testing and support for those self-isolating.
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Payments for the Clean Air Zone go live
Charging for Birmingham's Clean Air Zone starts from today (Monday, 14 June).
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Van booking system goes digital
Birmingham residents will now be able to access the city’s network of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) with large trailers and vans by booking visits online.
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Birmingham commits to Councils For Fair Tax declaration
Birmingham City Council joins a growing movement of cities, towns and districts standing up for responsible tax conduct.