News archive
News published May 2025
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Latest council statement on injunction hearing
The city council has issued an updated statement on the injunction hearing on the waste service industrial action.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council legal injunction against Unite
This evening the Council was granted an interim injunction to ensure that the picketing and protesting behaviour outside of the Council’s three depots is in accordance with legal provisions.
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Partnering with Ape2o to reduce plastic waste
ape2o has installed one of its water refill stations in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Wildlife Conservation Park, in a bid help eliminate single-use plastics in the park.
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An update on libraries in Sutton Coldfield
Following the cabinet decision on 11 February to transform the library Âé¶¹¸ßÇå, Sutton Coldfield’s town centre library will close on 27 June.
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Councillor Zafar Iqbal Takes Office as Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s New Lord Mayor
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council is proud to announce that Councillor Zafar Iqbal has officially taken office as the new Lord Mayor of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå.
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Prospectus unveiled to promote investment opportunities in Digbeth
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has unveiled a prospectus to promote the investment opportunities available across 10 development sites on 35 plots across Digbeth.
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Life sciences consultancy picks Âé¶¹¸ßÇå for new Research Centre of Excellence
Life sciences consultancy Cambridge Healthcare Research has chosen Âé¶¹¸ßÇå as the location for its new Research Centre of Excellence, where it plans to create up to 40 research analyst roles.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå set for government jobs boost to drive local growth and deliver for communities
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå has been named as one of 13 locations where more Civil Service jobs will be moved in a boost for the local economy.
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Deal signed to deliver nearly 300 new affordable homes in Yardley
Dozens of families struggling to afford a safe and decent home are set to benefit from a new development agreement aimed at easing the region’s housing crisis.
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Your City Needs You: Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Launches Drive to Inspire New Local Leaders
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council, in partnership with the Local Government Association (LGA), is launching a citywide campaign to encourage residents from all backgrounds to consider standing as a councillor.