www.birmingham.gov.uk Latest News /news Â鶹ÊÓƵ Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:36:04 +0000 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:36:04 +0000 The prevention of homelessness is everybody's business /news/article/1463/the_prevention_of_homelessness_is_everybodys_business The prevention of homelessness remains a key priority for Â鶹ÊÓƵ and today the City Council has launched its strategy on how this will be done. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:26:00 +0100 Proposals for Perry Barr Residential Scheme takes a step forward /news/article/1460/proposals_for_perry_barr_residential_scheme_takes_a_step_forward Over 200 households on Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s housing waiting list will soon be moving into newly built homes, as proposals for the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS) are approved by cabinet. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:03:00 +0100 Library lights up purple for World Hepatitis Day /news/article/1462/library_lights_up_purple_for_world_hepatitis_day Drop-in sessions to raise awareness of hepatitis will take place at the Library of Â鶹ÊÓƵ this month, ahead of the building’s iconic façade being illuminated in purple to mark World Hepatitis Day. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:08:00 +0100 Transforming the way we collect waste for a more efficient service /news/article/1461/transforming_the_way_we_collect_waste_for_a_more_efficient_service The city council is transforming how it collects residents' waste in order to make the service more efficient. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:29:00 +0100 20 of England’s largest local authority landlords call for the new government to save council homes /news/article/1459/20_of_englands_largest_local_authority_landlords_call_for_the_new_government_to_save_council_homes Â鶹ÊÓƵ have jointly published a report with England's other largest council landlords to publish solutions that will secure the future of council housing. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:15:00 +0100 Council to pay tribute to victims of the Srebrenica genocide /news/article/1458/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. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:57:00 +0100 Final phase of libraries consultation to take place later this summer /news/article/1456/final_phase_of_libraries_consultation_to_take_place_later_this_summer The final phase of the consultation aims to share the results of the first phase of consultation, including what the Â鶹ÊÓƵ library offer could look like. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:15:00 +0100 Council launches Armed Forces Guide for city’s military community /news/article/1457/council_launches_armed_forces_guide_for_citys_military_community Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:07:00 +0100 Refugee Week 2024 in Â鶹ÊÓƵ /news/article/1455/refugee_week_2024_in_birmingham Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:03:00 +0100 Work begins on mural for council’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign /news/article/1454/work_begins_on_mural_for_councils_inform_women_transform_lives_campaign 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. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:08:00 +0100 Â鶹ÊÓƵ appoints new Managing Director /news/article/1453/birmingham_city_council_appoints_new_managing_director Joanne Roney CBE has been appointed as the permanent Managing Director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:05:00 +0100 Kingstanding by-election 30 May 2024 /news/article/1452/kingstanding_by-election_30_may_2024 The result of the Kingstanding by-election is as follows: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:48:00 +0100 Advert for Independent Chair of the Audit Committee /news/article/1451/advert_for_independent_chair_of_the_audit_committee Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks an independent person to be the Chair of the Audit Committee. Wed, 22 May 2024 08:24:00 +0100 Druids Heath regeneration takes a step forward as masterplan is unveiled /news/article/1450/druids_heath_regeneration_takes_a_step_forward_as_masterplan_is_unveiled Â鶹ÊÓƵ unveiled an ambitious masterplan proposal for the regeneration of Druids Heath to the community yesterday at a launch event at Manningford Hall. Wed, 08 May 2024 10:10:00 +0100 Your Day, Your Say – Adult Social Care Day Centre Consultation /news/article/1449/your_day_your_say_%E2%80%93_adult_social_care_day_centre_consultation Â鶹ÊÓƵ is launching a consultation today on the future of its adult social care day centres. Tue, 07 May 2024 09:38:00 +0100 Mayoral and PCC election results May 2024 /news/article/1447/mayoral_and_pcc_election_results_may_2024 Results have been declared for the regional Mayoral and PCC elections. Sat, 04 May 2024 22:10:00 +0100 Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election 2 May 2024 /news/article/1448/bournbrook_and_selly_park_by-election_2_may_2024 The result of the Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election is as follows: Fri, 03 May 2024 09:10:00 +0100 Graeme Betts CBE becomes Honorary Professor at University of Â鶹ÊÓƵ /news/article/1446/graeme_betts_cbe_becomes_honorary_professor_at_university_of_birmingham Graeme Betts CBE, Director of Adult Social Services and Acting Chief Executive at Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been appointed Honorary Professor of Social Care at the University of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:57:00 +0100 British Kabaddi League Grand Final to be held in Â鶹ÊÓƵ /news/article/1445/british_kabaddi_league_grand_final_to_be_held_in_birmingham Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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). Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:10:00 +0100 Dates for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2024 /news/article/1443/dates_for_birminghams_frankfurt_christmas_market_2024 Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market to return to mark its 24th year in the city. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:41:00 +0100