Latest Homelessness News from Birmingham City Council /rss/20207/news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:40:57 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:40:57 +0000 Furniture recycling scheme helps people facing homelessness in Birmingham /news/article/1520/furniture_recycling_scheme_helps_people_facing_homelessness_in_birmingham A pilot scheme to recycle unwanted furniture to some of the most vulnerable people in Birmingham who are facing homelessness, has helped several households for the past six months. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:16:00 +0000 Putting Change into Action to help rough sleepers this Christmas /news/article/1513/putting_change_into_action_to_help_rough_sleepers_this_christmas With the festive season approaching, people are being encouraged to give what they can to a campaign that has helped hundreds of people sleeping rough to move off the streets and rebuild their lives. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:11:00 +0000 New services to protect Birmingham’s most vulnerable citizens /news/article/1507/new_services_to_protect_birminghams_most_vulnerable_citizens Birmingham City Council has commissioned expert partners to provide services to keep the city's most vulnerable citizens safe. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:04:00 +0000 Proposals approved to boost the supply of temporary accommodation in Birmingham /news/article/1479/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. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:11:00 +0100 The prevention of homelessness is everybody's business /news/article/1463/the_prevention_of_homelessness_is_everybodys_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. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:26:00 +0100 Putting Change into Action to help those rough sleeping this winter /news/article/1420/putting_change_into_action_to_help_those_rough_sleeping_this_winter The campaign has helped 750 people who are sleeping rough to help them move off the streets and into accommodation. Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:34:00 +0000 Birmingham City Council appoints Paul Langford as Strategic Director for City Housing /news/article/1393/birmingham_city_council_appoints_paul_langford_as_strategic_director_for_city_housing Birmingham City Council have announced Paul Langford as the permanent Strategic Director for City Housing. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:59:00 +0100 There's A Better Way campaign launched /news/article/953/theres_a_better_way_campaign_launched ‘There’s A Better Way’ campaign to tackle begging and promote giving launched at digital sites across the city Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100 Birmingham reaches new deal to improve standards for homeless families /news/article/777/birmingham_reaches_new_deal_to_improve_standards_for_homeless_families Birmingham City Council has today announced the start of a new partnership with Switch Hospitality Management (SWHM). Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:55:00 +0000 Brummie chefs come together for Big Birmingham Cook-A-Long in aid of homelessness scheme /news/article/765/brummie_chefs_come_together_for_big_birmingham_cook-a-long_in_aid_of_homelessness_scheme Michelin-starred TV chef, Glynn Purnell, is teaming up with Birmingham City Council to host a virtual Cook-A-Long. Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:06:00 +0000