www.birmingham.gov.uk Latest News /news Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:24:09 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:24:09 +0000 Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council and trade unions sign legal agreement over equal pay /news/article/1649/birmingham_city_council_and_trade_unions_sign_legal_agreement_over_equal_pay Agreement signed to settle equal pay claims. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:40:00 +0100 Providing help and support for long-term rough sleepers on World Homeless Day /news/article/1648/providing_help_and_support_for_long-term_rough_sleepers_on_world_homeless_day Additional funding and a two-week campaign to support those who have been rough sleeping long-term have been the focus of World Homeless Day this year in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:49:00 +0100 Active travel project to improve walking and cycling /news/article/1646/active_travel_project_to_improve_walking_and_cycling Work has started on a project to improve walking and cycling in the city centre. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:29:00 +0100 Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Honours Local Heroes at British Empire Medal Investiture /news/article/1645/birmingham_honours_local_heroes_at_british_empire_medal_investiture Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council is proud to celebrate two outstanding residents who were honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) at a special investiture ceremony on Thursday 25 September 2025. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:37:00 +0100 Council tenants save up to £1,200 a year thanks to Âé¶¹¸ßÇå scheme to retrofit 2,000 homes /news/article/1644/council_tenants_save_up_to_1200_a_year_thanks_to_birmingham_scheme_to_retrofit_2000_homes Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council tenants in 2,000 households are now living in warmer, greener homes that are cheaper to heat thanks to an energy efficiency scheme. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:22:00 +0100 Âé¶¹¸ßÇå organisations unite to launch ‘Indoors Campaign’ to help long-term rough sleepers /news/article/1643/birmingham_organisations_unite_to_launch_indoors_campaign_to_help_long-term_rough_sleepers Organisations and agencies across Âé¶¹¸ßÇå are uniting to offer beds and support to long-term rough sleepers as part of the Indoors Campaign. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:57:00 +0100 Developer selected for Druids Heath regeneration scheme to deliver around 3,500 homes /news/article/1642/developer_selected_for_druids_heath_regeneration_scheme_to_deliver_around_3500_homes Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council has selected Lovell as the preferred developer for the Druids Heath regeneration scheme. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:10:00 +0100 Millions of pounds set to revive communities in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå /news/article/1641/millions_of_pounds_set_to_revive_communities_in_birmingham The government has announced that eight neighbourhoods in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå are to receive £2million every year for a decade as part of its Pride in Place programme. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:41:00 +0100 Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council and Aston University Unite to Launch Civic Agreement 2030 /news/article/1640/birmingham_city_council_and_aston_university_unite_to_launch_civic_agreement_2030 Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council is proud to announce its partnership with Aston University in the launch of the Civic Agreement 2030. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:43:00 +0100 Livery Street subway bursts into colour /news/article/1639/livery_Âé¶¹¸ßÇå_subway_bursts_into_colour A pedestrian subway in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå city-centre has been transformed into a vibrant, welcoming throughfare. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:56:00 +0100 Truth Matters - tackling misinformation with facts /news/article/1638/truth_matters_-_tackling_misinformation_with_facts Leader of the city council, Cllr John Cotton, talks about the importance of challenging misinformation. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:27:00 +0100 Tickets on sale ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer /news/article/1637/tickets_on_sale_ahead_of_the_icc_womens_t20_world_cup_next_summer Tickets go on general sale today for next summer’s competition, where the best players from around the world will come to Âé¶¹¸ßÇå. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:01:00 +0100 Recruitment now open for this year’s Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s Frankfurt Christmas Market /news/article/1636/recruitment_now_open_for_this_years_birminghams_frankfurt_christmas_market Yule be sorry if you miss it! The iconic Christmas market returns to the heart of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå this November and recruitment is open for various roles across the market. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:04:00 +0100 Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council invests in local stop smoking support /news/article/1635/birmingham_city_council_invests_in_local_stop_smoking_support Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Public Health has expanded community stop smoking Âé¶¹¸ßÇå through the Smokefree Generation grant, marking a major step forward in the national journey towards becoming smokefree by 2030. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:39:00 +0100 International Day of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå returns for a second year /news/article/1634/international_day_of_birmingham_returns_for_a_second_year Everyone is invited to celebrate this annual tribute to the historic alliance of Âé¶¹¸ßÇås, championed by Brummie comedian Joe Lycett. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:28:00 +0100 First ever Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Suicide Prevention Week launches with library exhibition /news/article/1633/first_ever_birmingham_suicide_prevention_week_launches_with_library_exhibition Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s inaugural Suicide Prevention Week has launched with an exhibition at the Library of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå honouring those lost to suicide while also encouraging open conversations about the topic. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:29:00 +0100 Libraries Set for Refurbishment Under New Connected Communities Service Model /news/article/1632/libraries_set_for_refurbishment_under_new_connected_communities_service_model Up to ten Âé¶¹¸ßÇå community library hubs are set to undergo refurbishment works to support the delivery of the new Connected Communities service model. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:54:00 +0100 Statement on the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent /news/article/1631/statement_on_the_death_of_her_royal_highness_the_duchess_of_kent A statement from the Lord Mayor of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå, Councillor Zafar Iqbal. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:15:00 +0100 Proposal to keep open three council-run care centres /news/article/1630/proposal_to_keep_open_three_council-run_care_centres In a boost for service users and their families, Âé¶¹¸ßÇå's three council-run care centres will remain open, if recommendations to cabinet are approved next week. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:07:00 +0100 Get on your bike this September /news/article/1628/get_on_your_bike_this_september Residents and businesses in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå are being encouraged to get on their bikes throughout September. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:32:00 +0100