News archive
News published August 2016
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Look out for electoral register letters and emails
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå residents are urged to be on the lookout for emails and letters from the council’s elections office over the next few weeks.
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Brummies take part in Britain’s biggest sports day
Brummies inspired by Team GB’s Olympic heroes and their amazing performances in Rio are being urged to try a range of activities as part of a free, nationwide sports day on Saturday (27 August 2016).
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Warning over Council Tax refund scam
Chris Gibbs, Service Director for Customer Services at Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council, is warning residents to be vigilant against a Council Tax refund scam.
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Young Active Travel trust set to be formed
Proposals to create a new charitable trust designed to support improvements to the ways in which children travel in the city are set to be formally approved next month (September)
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Popular pub fined £105,000 for mice infestation
A Âé¶¹¸ßÇå-based pub firm was today (19 August 2016) ordered to pay £114, 528 after evidence of mouse activity was found throughout one of its city centre pubs.
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See Me, Hear Me – child sexual exploitation awareness campaign
A website raising awareness of child sexual exploitation has received almost 6,000 hits in the first two weeks of a new digital media campaign.
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A-level results – understanding your options
Councillor Brett O’Reilly, cabinet member for jobs and skills, looks at the options open to those getting their A-level results today.
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Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras switched on today
Motorists are being reminded that new Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are now in operation across Âé¶¹¸ßÇå and Solihull, having been switched on today (August 8).
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New lights brighten up Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s towpaths
The Canal and River Trust charity is working in partnership with Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council to replace 250 worn out and broken lights located along canal towpaths in the city centre.
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Dr Mashuq Ally set to retire
Mark Rogers, Chief Executive of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council said: “Dr Mashuq Ally is retiring from Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council at the end of August.