www.birmingham.gov.uk Latest News /news ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:32:44 +0000 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:32:44 +0000 Alexander Stadium celebrates the completion of Commonwealth Games-funded Legacy transformation project. /news/article/1585/alexander_stadium_celebrates_the_completion_of_commonwealth_games-funded_legacy_transformation_project Alexander Stadium, host venue during the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø 2022 Commonwealth Games, has marked a new chapter in its 48-year history following the completion of its Legacy Capital Redevelopment Programme. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:59:00 +0100 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø recognised for taking bold leadership on environment /news/article/1584/birmingham_recognised_for_taking_bold_leadership_on_environment ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø has been recognised as one of 112 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100 Significant Boost in Temporary Accommodation for ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø /news/article/1583/significant_boost_in_temporary_accommodation_for_birmingham Vulnerable families in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø in need of temporary accommodation will benefit from the acquisition of a property in the city. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:25:00 +0100 How ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø will benefit from the Government’s Spending Review /news/article/1581/how_birmingham_will_benefit_from_the_governments_spending_review Access to more affordable homes, increased funding for schools and their pupils, and investment in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøâ€™s transport networks are among the Chancellor’s spending priorities. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:53:00 +0100 No One Left Behind: ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Highlights Vital Support for Migrant Survivors This Refugee Week /news/article/1580/no_one_left_behind_birmingham_highlights_vital_support_for_migrant_survivors_this_refugee_week As part of Refugee Week 2025 (16-22 June), ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council is raising awareness of the life-saving support available for refugee and migrant survivors of domestic abuse. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:53:00 +0100 Life-Saving Bleed Kit Donated to Local Shard End Florist as Part of Citywide Safety Drive /news/article/1579/life-saving_bleed_kit_donated_to_local_shard_end_florist_as_part_of_citywide_safety_drive A new bleed control kit has been donated to a local florist in Shard End after it was stolen. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:29:00 +0100 Operation CLOUD Intensifies: Council Enforces New Single-Use Vape Ban from 1 June /news/article/1578/operation_cloud_intensifies_council_enforces_new_single-use_vape_ban_from_1_june From 1 June 2025, the sale of single use vapes will be officially banned across England under new national legislation designed to protect public health and the environment. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:09:00 +0100 Changes to Saturday opening hours of library buildings /news/article/1577/changes_to_saturday_opening_hours_of_library_buildings Following the integration of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council’s ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Libraries and Information ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø into the new Connected Communities model, there will be changes in Saturday library opening hours. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:44:00 +0100 Measles: Protect yourself, your family and your community /news/article/1576/measles_protect_yourself_your_family_and_your_community Measles cases have been increasing across ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:49:00 +0100 £76M Funding Set To Boost ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøâ€™s Status As ‘City Of Choice’ For Investors And Residents /news/article/1575/76m_funding_set_to_boost_birminghams_status_as_city_of_choice_for_investors_and_residents ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council is set to invest £76m into a range of projects aimed at boosting the city’s economy Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:05:00 +0100 Working Together for a Safe and Festive Eid al-Adha in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø /news/article/1574/working_together_for_a_safe_and_festive_eid_al-adha_in_birmingham ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council is sending warm wishes to all residents celebrating Eid al-Adha, a time of faith, community, and reflection for Muslim families across the city. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:52:00 +0100 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø joins global cities Kyoto and Jaipur as World Craft City status awarded /news/article/1573/birmingham_joins_global_cities_kyoto_and_jaipur_as_world_craft_city_status_awarded ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø has officially been recognised as a World Craft City - making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the prestigious designation from the World Crafts Council. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:54:00 +0100 Latest council statement on injunction hearing /news/article/1572/latest_council_statement_on_injunction_hearing The city council has issued an updated statement on the injunction hearing on the waste service industrial action. Thu, 29 May 2025 13:55:00 +0100 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council legal injunction against Unite /news/article/1571/birmingham_city_council_legal_injunction_against_unite This evening the Council was granted an interim injunction to ensure that the picketing and protesting behaviour outside of the Council’s three depots is in accordance with legal provisions. Fri, 23 May 2025 22:23:00 +0100 Partnering with Ape2o to reduce plastic waste /news/article/1565/partnering_with_ape2o_to_reduce_plastic_waste ape2o has installed one of its water refill stations in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Wildlife Conservation Park, in a bid help eliminate single-use plastics in the park. Thu, 22 May 2025 07:30:00 +0100 An update on libraries in Sutton Coldfield /news/article/1570/an_update_on_libraries_in_sutton_coldfield Following the cabinet decision on 11 February to transform the library ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, Sutton Coldfield’s town centre library will close on 27 June. Wed, 21 May 2025 14:37:00 +0100 Councillor Zafar Iqbal Takes Office as ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøâ€™s New Lord Mayor /news/article/1569/councillor_zafar_iqbal_takes_office_as_birminghams_new_lord_mayor ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council is proud to announce that Councillor Zafar Iqbal has officially taken office as the new Lord Mayor of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. Tue, 20 May 2025 17:23:00 +0100 Prospectus unveiled to promote investment opportunities in Digbeth /news/article/1568/prospectus_unveiled_to_promote_investment_opportunities_in_digbeth ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø City Council has unveiled a prospectus to promote the investment opportunities available across 10 development sites on 35 plots across Digbeth. Tue, 20 May 2025 10:02:00 +0100 Life sciences consultancy picks ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø for new Research Centre of Excellence /news/article/1567/life_sciences_consultancy_picks_birmingham_for_new_research_centre_of_excellence Life sciences consultancy Cambridge Healthcare Research has chosen ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø as the location for its new Research Centre of Excellence, where it plans to create up to 40 research analyst roles. Fri, 16 May 2025 14:42:00 +0100 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø set for government jobs boost to drive local growth and deliver for communities /news/article/1566/birmingham_set_for_government_jobs_boost_to_drive_local_growth_and_deliver_for_communities ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø has been named as one of 13 locations where more Civil Service jobs will be moved in a boost for the local economy. Fri, 16 May 2025 14:31:00 +0100