News archive
News published January 2020
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Together we can tackle child abuse
A national campaign aimed at preventing child abuse is being supported by Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council and Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Children’s Trust.
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Ditch the sugary drinks and try Fizz Free February
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå residents, especially families with young children, are being encouraged to ditch sugary drinks and take part in Fizz Free February.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå 2022 plans take major step forward as Alexander Stadium revamp is approved
Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium were today approved by the council's Planning Committee – marking a major milestone in the preparations for the Âé¶¹¸ßÇå 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Dog boarder receives five-year ban from keeping canines
A Âé¶¹¸ßÇå dog boarder was banned from keeping any dogs for five years, at Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Magistrates Court today (23 January 2020).
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council Leader calling for the Government to continue to commitment to HS2
The Leader of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has issued a statement adding his voice to the support for HS2.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
The Lord Mayor of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå will lead the city’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations at the Council House on Sunday, 26 January.
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Cold weather provision for those sleeping rough
Cllr Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods, talks about helping rough sleepers in cold weather:
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Council Tax premium proposal to help tackle issue of long-term empty homes
Homeowners who have properties that have been empty for five years or more will face having to pay triple the normal rate of Council Tax under a policy set to be discussed by Cabinet on January 21.
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Have your say on plans to revamp city centre public spaces
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå businesses, citizens and visitors are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation over plans for a £25m regeneration of the city centre, which opens today (13 January 2020).
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Council to consult on draft Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Transport Plan
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has today (13 January) published a draft plan setting out its vision for the future of transport in the city.