News archive
News published July 2020
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Appeal for ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø food distribution donations
#BrumTogether, a network of over 80 community organisations and voluntary groups across ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, has launched an urgent appeal to support those hit hardest by Covid-19 and lockdown.
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·¬ÇÑÉçÇø commits to supporting buses post-lockdown
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council has published its ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Bus Statement; outlining how it will support buses as the UK recovers from Covid-19 and its subsequent lockdown.
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A big thank you to all staff at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø schools
Cllrs Ian Ward, Jayne Francis and Kate Booth have written to ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø school staff to thank them for their tremendous work during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Garden waste subscriptions re-open
Anyone looking for a convenient way to recycle garden waste can now subscribe to the city council’s paid-for service as it re-opens to new customers following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
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Government business grants surpass the £200Million mark
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council is pleased to announce that it has paid out support grants in excess of £200Million to over 16,000 struggling local businesses.
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Local authorities in the West Midlands to trial e-scooters from the end of the summer
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council are leading on the development of e-scooter rental trial in the West Midlands.
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Council processes over £2.7million of Discretionary Grants for businesses in need
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council is pleased to report it has paid out over £2.7million of Discretionary Business Grants to struggling businesses.
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COVID-19 Testing Centre opened in Newtown
A new covid-19 walk in testing centre has opened in Newtown
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Equalities toolkit to help all children feel valued and respected
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council has developed resources to support schools in teaching relationships and health education at primary schools.
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New rules to take affect for weddings and funerals in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø
Following new Government guidance, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council will be reopening the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Register Office so that marriage and civil partnership ceremonies may commence from Saturday 4 July.