News archive
News published January 2019
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s lead on homelessness calls on government to urgently tackle policies to prevent homelessness
Cllr Sharon Thompson, has today called on government to put greater focus into the prevention of homelessness and to begin to tackle some of the policies which cause homelessness.
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Have your say in the Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Bus Survey
People who travel in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå are being invited to take part in a survey which seeks to better understand why they do – or don’t – use the bus.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2019
The Lord Mayor of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå will lead the city’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations at the Council House on Sunday, January 27.
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Enablement service update
A report setting out proposed improvements to the city council's enablement service is to go before cabinet
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City communities connect with Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Shakespeare heritage
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå representatives from across Âé¶¹¸ßÇå had a exciting preview of a major new project which will unlock the city’s forgotten Shakespearean heritage.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå gives go-ahead for first modular home
Today, 17 January 2019, Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council’s house-building arm, received planning permission to install its first modular home.
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Children’s Âé¶¹¸ßÇå in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå showing sustained improvement
For the first time in over 10 years children’s social care Âé¶¹¸ßÇå in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå have been judged as ‘requires improvement to be good’, following the publication of today’s Ofsted inspection result.
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Updated contingency plan for bin collections
Changes are being made to the contingency plan drawn up for bin collections in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå as industrial action continues.
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Empty property premium to help tackle city housing supply
Efforts to tackle the city’s housing shortage are set to be boosted by a proposal due before Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council’s Cabinet on January 22.
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New City of Sanctuary statement approved
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has today (15 January 2019) approved a new City of Sanctuary statement, extending its commitment to include migrants visiting, residing or working in the city.