News archive
News published September 2016
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Bringing community wealth to Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
A ground-breaking Âé¶¹¸ßÇå project aims to stop millions of pounds 'leaking out' of the city economy every year.
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Vélo Âé¶¹¸ßÇå launches
The inaugural Vélo Âé¶¹¸ßÇå was launched officially at the NEC Cycle Show today (September 22) following a teaser campaign that generated more than 30,000 pre-registrations.
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Bikeability funding boost for Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
Tens of thousands of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå children will benefit from cycle training after the city was awarded a £1.2 million grant enabling the Bikeability scheme to continue until March 2020.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå scoops gold in Heart of England in Bloom awards
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå has won a Gold in the Large City category and Cannon Hill Park picked up the Mike Garwood Memorial Award in this year’s Heart of England In Bloom competition.
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Communities sent for £2 million funding boost
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå communities are set for a funding boost with the launch of a £2 million initiative to support innovative projects across the city.
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Zero Heroes are coming to a cleaner, greener Âé¶¹¸ßÇå near you
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s new Zero Hero campaign to encourage waste reduction with a series of pop-up events across the city.
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BikeFest returns to Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
Families are being invited to get pedalling at the HSBC BikeFest 2016, the free cycling festival which returns to Âé¶¹¸ßÇå for its second year on Sunday, September 18.
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Local electoral arrangements finalised for Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements across Âé¶¹¸ßÇå.
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Behind the scenes at Stirchley Baths for Heritage Week
This Sunday 11 September, Stirchley Baths, a former Edwardian swimming baths and public wash house on Bournville Lane, opens its doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days and Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Heritage Week.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s Lord Mayor recognises role of the Merchant Navy
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Carl Rice, will fly the Red Ensign at 10am on Saturday September 3, outside the Council House in Victoria Square, to celebrate Merchant Navy Day.