News archive
News published March 2022
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Update on city planning for Âé¶¹¸ßÇå 2022 given during Ambassador visit
A briefing on preparations being made by the Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games was given by the council during a visit to Âé¶¹¸ßÇå by the US Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim Philip T. Reeker today (March 22).
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New measures announced on exempt or supported housing
Responding to the news that the government are introducing a new package of measures Cllr Sharon Thompson, Cabinet Member for Vulnerable Children and Families, said
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Second set of local transport schemes announced
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has announced the second set of transport schemes to be developed and delivered from its new Local Improvement Budget.
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Perry Barr Residential Scheme smashes job creation target
The international property and investment group, Lendlease, has announced that more than five hundred jobs have now been created during construction of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå.
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Man fined after rubbish dumped near Household Recycling Centre
An incident that saw waste dumped approximately 400 metres away from a Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Household Recycling Centre has led to a man being ordered to pay £2,690 for his offences.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council announces Selective Licensing Scheme for all private properties in 25 wards in the city
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council is to pursue a Selective Licensing Scheme in the city. The proposed Selective Licensing Scheme will cover 25 wards where the Private Rented Sector is above 20% of properties and the wards have high levels of deprivation and/or crime.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå is the UK’s first accredited Compassionate City
The people of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå have been recognised for their compassion in the way communities have supported each other during some of the most difficult times, crowned the UK’s first Compassionate City.
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Creating a bold, sustainable and healthy food system
Plans to create a bold, sustainable, healthy and thriving food system are to be consulted on if approved by the city council’s cabinet.
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Holiday Activity and Food programme set to continue to 2025
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s hugely successful Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) will continue until 2025 if approved by cabinet.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council to receive almost £5m in fund which helps safeguard nation's cultural heritage
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has been awarded nearly £5m in Government funding to fund works on Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Museum & Art Gallery.