News archive
News published July 2022
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Council encourages more physical movement in August’s fitness challenge
We’ve joined in a national campaign with WeActive and our local NHS partners to get active this August. We want you to join us, whether you are a bin man, a social worker in moving more.
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A34 Highways Improvement Scheme update - July 2022
The construction programme for the A34 scheme was complete as of 27 July 2022.
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Bold ambition for a Golden Decade of major events in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå and West Midlands outlined by city leaders
The Âé¶¹¸ßÇå 2022 Commonwealth Games are a launchpad for the city and wider West Midlands region’s ambitions to secure a range of major events in the coming years.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå trials first zero-emissions bin lorry
In the latest step to reduce emissions from road traffic to combat climate change and help people live healthier lives, Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has begun trials of its first all-electric bin lorry.
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BCC sets outs out ambitious plans to retrofit 300 properties costing £27m as part of its commitment to the 3 cities retrofit programme
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council (BCC) has announced its initial contribution to retrofit 300 homes as part of the 3 cities retrofit programme and its commitment to make Âé¶¹¸ßÇå carbon neutral by 2030.
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Green Flag Award 2022 success for 15 city parks
Fifteen parks and open spaces maintained by Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council and supported by ‘Friends Of’ parks groups have once again been named as Green Flag Award winners for 2022.
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Are you claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to?
With the cost of living crisis really starting to bite, struggling households across Âé¶¹¸ßÇå are being urged to check if they are missing out on the benefits they are entitled to.
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The power of the Commonwealth Games to act as a catalyst for Host City improvements is praised
The transformative power of the Commonwealth Games was observed by CGF President Dame Louise Martin during a visit to Perry Barr yesterday (July 21).
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Young Women Into Leadership aims to inspire future female leaders
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council, Aston University and US Embassy in London are once again combining forces to deliver an exciting, week-long leadership summit to inspire the next generation of female leaders.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå community libraries celebrate Commonwealth Games with art exhibition
Six Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Libraries are celebrating the history and culture of countries from the Commonwealth through an art exhibition this summer.