Latest Sport and leisure News from Birmingham City Council /rss/20177/news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:10:44 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:10:44 +0000 Plans to bring Small Heath swimming pool back into use /news/article/1244/plans_to_bring_small_heath_swimming_pool_back_into_use Birmingham City Council has confirmed that it plans to bring the Small Heath Leisure Centre swimming pool back into use. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:26:00 +0000 Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships /news/article/1021/council_set_to_approve_deal_to_continue_hosting_of_the_yonex_all_england_open_badminton_championships Proposals to extend Birmingham’s status as the home of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships until 2026 are due for discussion by the city council’s Cabinet on December 14. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:05:00 +0000 New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city /news/article/949/new_decade-long_deal_set_to_secure_indoor_athletics_events_for_city The long-term future of indoor athletics in Birmingham is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and Birmingham City Council. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:12:00 +0100 Alexander Stadium contractor shows support for local communities /news/article/678/alexander_stadium_contractor_shows_support_for_local_communities Alexander Stadium contractor McLaughlin & Harvey launches You Matter Communities to provide resources for the local area. Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0100 Contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium awarded to McLaughlin & Harvey /news/article/557/contract_to_redevelop_birminghams_alexander_stadium_awarded_to_mclaughlin_and_harvey The contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium into a high-quality venue for diverse sporting, leisure, community and cultural events has been awarded by the council to McLaughlin & Harvey. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:40:00 +0000 Raising the roof at Moseley Road Baths /news/article/536/raising_the_roof_at_moseley_road_baths Thanks to partnership working between community groups, national and international organisations and Birmingham City Council, the Gala Pool roof at Moseley Road Baths has been repaired. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:14:00 +0000 Sports playing pitch strategy is published /news/article/286/sports_playing_pitch_strategy_is_published Protecting the existing supply of sports playing pitches, enhancing them and providing extra new sites wherever possible are the key themes underpinning a new strategy to promote sport at all levels. Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:31:00 +0100 On Valentine's Day, Birmingham proves it loves sport /news/article/235/on_valentines_day_birmingham_proves_it_loves_sport In March Birmingham will once again prove that it loves sport when the city hosts three major sports events in three Commonwealth sports, all in one venue - Arena Birmingham. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:10:00 +0000 Stechford’s new leisure centre is now open /news/article/220/stechfords_new_leisure_centre_is_now_open Is your new year’s resolution to get fit and active? If you live in east Birmingham there’s a great incentive with the opening of the brand new Stechford Leisure Centre on Station Road. Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:47:00 +0000 Birmingham and Solihull blazing trail on sports and activity /news/article/200/birmingham_and_solihull_blazing_trail_on_sports_and_activity Birmingham and Solihull has been chosen by Sport England as a pilot area to work with on a bold new approach to build healthier, more active communities across England. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:33:00 +0000