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Friday, Jun 14

13

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

15

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

16

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

02

Kingstanding by-election 30 May 2024

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

Wednesday, May 22

09

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

11

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

00

Mayoral and PCC election results May 2024

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

Friday, May 3

16

Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election 2 May 2024

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

Friday, Apr 26

09

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

15

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

14

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

11

Reception National Offer Day Statistics 2024

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Details of the reception national offer day for Birmingham

Monday, Apr 15

17

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

14

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

10

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

15

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

16

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

13

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.

12

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.

10

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

14

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

11

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

15

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)

Tuesday, Feb 20

10

Budget proposals 2024/5 and 2025/6

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Birmingham City Council has published details of budget proposals for the next two years, 2024/5 and 2025/6.

Friday, Feb 16

11

Council tenants begin to move into new homes using the latest energy-saving technologies on Gressel Lane

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Works on 36 new family council houses using the latest energy-saving technologies have been completed off Gressel Lane, East Birmingham, and council tenants have begun to move in.

Thursday, Feb 15

14

More than 165,000 schoolchildren receive supermarket vouchers this half term

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Birmingham City Council has issued over £3m worth of supermarket vouchers to support thousands of families across the city during the February half-term.

Friday, Feb 2

11

Veolia awarded 10-year contract to treat the city's waste and recycling and operate the recycling centres

Birmingham City Council has appointed Veolia UK to manage the city’s network of household recycling centres (HRCs), energy recovery facility (ERF) and waste transfer stations until 2034.

Wednesday, Jan 31

13

Perry Barr Household Recycling Centre reopens to residents

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Perry Barr’s upgraded Household Recycling Centre (HRC) has today reopened to residents.

Tuesday, Jan 16

Record investment planned for Birmingham's existing housing stock

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Birmingham City Council has unveiled plans to invest a record £5bn in its housing stock over the next 30 years to ensure its tenants and leaseholders can live in warm, safe, and sustainable homes.