News archive
News published September 2020
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Council launches phase two of safer school Âé¶¹¸ßÇås scheme
In an effort to make the Âé¶¹¸ßÇås surrounding local schools safer for children and parents to walk and cycle, Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has launched phase two of its Car Free School Streets initiative.
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RAF support for city council's drop and collect testing service
The Ministry of Defence is supporting a request from Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council to provide personnel to support the ‘Drop and Collect’ Covid test distribution
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Cyclists test new pop-up cycle lanes in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has invited local cyclists to try out some of the new ‘pop-up cycle lanes’, delivered as part of the first tranche of the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund allocation.
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Payments and penalties: new measures launched to encourage self-isolation for Covid-19 cases
New measures will be introduced for people who test positive for Covid-19 from today (Monday, 28 September) including fines for failing to self-isolate and financial support for those on low incomes.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s Black History Month launches this week
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s celebration of Black History Month will be launched with a special virtual event on Saturday (26 September).
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Curfews, coverings and costly fines: new measures to protect against Covid-19 introduced for businesses
Businesses could be subject to new fines of £10,000 if they fail to adhere to new guidance surrounding measures such as curfews and face coverings announced by the Government yesterday (Tuesday).
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Network launched to help spread reliable information on covid-19
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has launched a Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Champion network which will ensure that the correct covid-19 guidance and advice is being shared throughout the city.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå set to receive almost £600k in support for rough sleepers
Following Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s success over the last year in supporting those rough sleeping across the city, the local authority has been granted an additional £595, 600 to continue its successful approach.
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Citizens asked to help name six new Âé¶¹¸ßÇås in Perry Barr
As construction work continues on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme, Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council are asking the people of the city to help name six new roads in Perry Barr.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå bar’s licence revoked for flouting Covid-19 rules
A Jewellery Quarter bar had its licence revoked by the city council’s Licensing Sub-Committee after it was found to be breaching Covid-19 guidelines.