News archive
News published March 2023
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First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points.
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Planning go-ahead for BBC’s new Digbeth HQ
BBC Âé¶¹¸ßÇå's move to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Digbeth moved a significant step closer today, as The Tea Factory was given the green light by Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council planners.
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Response to Chancellor's budget - 15 March 2023
Council finance officers are currently assessing the overall budget and its implications for local government. The following is a response to the devolution deal announced by the chancellor.
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£9m for arts and culture in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå over next three years
Almost nine million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå for 2023-2026 is set to be approved by Cabinet next week (21 March 2023).
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Putting children at the heart of everything we do
A series of reports due before the council’s Cabinet on March 21 set out how the council is driving forward plans to improve the lives of children and young people in the city.
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New £676,000 council package for community support organisations
A funding package worth £676,000 is set to be invested by the council into cost of living information, advice and guidance Âé¶¹¸ßÇå delivered by voluntary and community organisations in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå.
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Almost 50,000 households set to be helped with £55 boost from Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s new council tax discretionary support scheme
Further support with council tax bills is being provided for those in greatest need after Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council confirmed details of its discretionary support scheme for the 2023/24 financial year.
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A Digitally Connected City - Enabled for Future Growth
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council is aiming to accelerate full fibre coverage across the city.
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City council injunction to ban Âé¶¹¸ßÇå cruising – 12 May 2023 update - 15:55hrs
An Interim High Court order banning Âé¶¹¸ßÇå cruising across Âé¶¹¸ßÇå stays in force until a hearing on 19 May 2023 after review of the order was heard at the Âé¶¹¸ßÇå High Court on 13 February 2023
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Two new special schools for Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
Proposals for the creation of two free schools for children with special educational needs have been approved.