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Transforming the way we collect waste for a more efficient service

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The city council is transforming how it collects residents' waste in order to make the service more efficient.

Tuesday, Jul 16

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Proposals for Perry Barr Residential Scheme takes a step forward

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Over 200 households on Birmingham City Council’s housing waiting list will soon be moving into newly built homes, if proposals for the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS) are approved by cabinet.

Wednesday, Jul 10

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20 of England’s largest local authority landlords call for the new government to save council homes

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Birmingham City Council have jointly published a report with England's other largest council landlords to publish solutions that will secure the future of council housing.

Monday, Jul 8

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Council to pay tribute to victims of the Srebrenica genocide

An exhibition of paintings by a British artist which depict aspects of the 11-day massacre in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica in 1995 will be displayed in the Council House this week.

Friday, Jun 28

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Final phase of libraries consultation to take place later this summer

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The final phase of the consultation aims to share the results of the first phase of consultation, including what the Birmingham library offer could look like.

Thursday, Jun 27

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Council launches Armed Forces Guide for city’s military community

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Birmingham City Council and its Armed Forces Covenant partners launched its first guide to support and services today (27 June), as part of its ongoing commitment to the city’s armed forces community.

Friday, Jun 14

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Refugee Week 2024 in Birmingham

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Birmingham is renowned for the warm welcome it gives to all who come here - including asylum seekers and refugees fleeing war or persecution in their homelands.

Thursday, Jun 13

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Work begins on mural for council’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign

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A 20-metre hoarding surrounding a former nightclub in Southside District is being transformed into an eye-catching mural to illustrate how women can access vital services.

Thursday, Jun 6

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Birmingham City Council appoints new Managing Director

Joanne Roney CBE has been appointed as the permanent Managing Director of Birmingham City Council.

Friday, May 31

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Kingstanding by-election 30 May 2024

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The result of the Kingstanding by-election is as follows:

Wednesday, May 22

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Advert for Independent Chair of the Audit Committee

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Birmingham City Council seeks an independent person to be the Chair of the Audit Committee.

Wednesday, May 8

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Druids Heath regeneration takes a step forward as masterplan is unveiled

Birmingham City Council unveiled an ambitious masterplan proposal for the regeneration of Druids Heath to the community yesterday at a launch event at Manningford Hall.

Tuesday, May 7

Your Day, Your Say – Adult Social Care Day Centre Consultation

Birmingham City Council is launching a consultation today on the future of its adult social care day centres.

Saturday, May 4

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Mayoral and PCC election results May 2024

Results have been declared for the regional Mayoral and PCC elections.

Friday, May 3

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Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election 2 May 2024

The result of the Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election is as follows:

Friday, Apr 26

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Graeme Betts CBE becomes Honorary Professor at University of Birmingham

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Graeme Betts CBE, Director of Adult Social Services and Acting Chief Executive at Birmingham City Council has been appointed Honorary Professor of Social Care at the University of Birmingham.

Thursday, Apr 25

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British Kabaddi League Grand Final to be held in Birmingham

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Birmingham is preparing to host the British Kabaddi League Grand Final on 18 and 19 May at Nechells Wellbeing Centre – with tickets going on sale next week (1 May 2024).

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Dates for Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2024

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Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market to return to mark its 24th year in the city.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Reception National Offer Day Statistics 2024

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Details of the reception national offer day for Birmingham

Monday, Apr 15

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Improvement plans in place for Birmingham’s children’s services despite national and financial challenges

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A series of reports due before the council’s Cabinet on 23 April 23 2024 sets out how the council is addressing national challenges in Children’s Services and delivering budget savings.

Thursday, Apr 4

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Public consultation on Birmingham libraries starts today

People in Birmingham are being invited to help shape the future of the library services in the city through a public consultation which includes online and in-person engagements.

Thursday, Mar 28

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Standards committee decision

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The city council's standards committee panel has made a decision regarding a code of conduct complaint.

Wednesday, Mar 13

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Deborah Cadman to leave the city council

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Birmingham City Council has today announced that Deborah Cadman OBE will stand down as Chief Executive on 22nd March 2024 after almost three years in charge.

Monday, Mar 11

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Birmingham City Council and local college unite to tackle regional construction skills shortage and boost employment

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The new alliance will unite the construction sector to help deliver the workforce and skills pipeline to match demand

Friday, Mar 8

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Working together with communities to ensure a safe Ramadan for all

With Ramadan due to begin on Sunday (10 March 2024), Birmingham City Council is working with West Midlands Police, community groups and mosques to ensure it is celebrated safely.

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Transforming neglected empty homes into new family homes

Homes left empty and abandoned are being transformed and brought back into use all year round by Birmingham City Council's empty homes team.

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International Women’s Day call for artists to create a Southside District mural

The search for Birmingham artists to transform a city centre site into a mural to highlight help available for those experiencing domestic abuse, is launched today (8 March 2024)

Wednesday, Mar 6

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A to Bee Roads – reducing mowing and helping the city’s ecology

A new initiative to increase biodiversity, reduce the council’s carbon footprint and help mitigate elements of climate change is set to be implemented during the 2024 grass growing season.

Friday, Mar 1

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Secondary school transfer day - offers at 1 March 2024

Pupils will today find out which secondary school they will attend in September.

Wednesday, Feb 28

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City council granted full injunction to ban street cruising

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A High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham has been granted to Birmingham City Council, after its application was heard at Birmingham High Court yesterday (27 February 2024)