News archive
News published August 2017
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Update on waste collection service plan - August 31
In order to protect its legal and financial position, the council is issuing redundancy notices to the Grade 3 Leading Hands in the refuse service – as approved by Cabinet on 27 June.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Weekender encapsulates spirit of cultural programme for 2022 bid
Just 22 days ahead of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s largest arts festival, Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Weekender (from 22 – 24 September), the Âé¶¹¸ßÇå 2022 Commonwealth Games bid team unveils its cultural programme for the Games.
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‘Fly the Red Duster’
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Anne Underwood, will fly the Red Ensign – or ‘Red Duster’ as it is known - tomorrow at 10am (Friday 1 September) outside the Council House in Victoria Square.
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Brand new leisure centre opens in Erdington
A brand new sports facility in north Âé¶¹¸ßÇå opens to the public on Monday 4 September.
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Heritage Open Days at Stirchley Baths
On Sunday 10 September, Stirchley Baths, a community hub on Bournville Lane, Stirchley, will be showcasing its heritage as an Edwardian swimming baths and public washhouse.
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Bus lane enforcement cameras set to go live
The next phase of bus lane enforcement cameras are set to go live in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå – with a clear warning to motorists: cross the line, pay the fine.
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Business backing for 2022 Games bid
The Âé¶¹¸ßÇå 2022 bid team today unveiled its plans to showcase the best of UK industry and business to a global audience, as part of its 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.
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Flytipper jailed for dumping waste across Brum
Two Âé¶¹¸ßÇå men who ran an unlicensed waste collection service received prison sentences totalling 40 months after admitting to 16 offences at Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Crown Court today (23 August 2017).
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Stars of screen and sport back the bid
Hollywood stars Julie Walters and David Harewood are joining with over 60 top sports stars to back Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå boosts 2022 Bid with Baton visit
The Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Âé¶¹¸ßÇå on Sunday (August 20).