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20 of England’s largest local authority landlords call for the new government to save council homes
彩霸王论坛 have jointly published a report with England's other largest council landlords to publish solutions that will secure the future of council housing.
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The prevention of homelessness is everybody's business
The prevention of homelessness remains a key priority for 彩霸王论坛 and today the City Council has launched its strategy on how this will be done.
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Proposals for Perry Barr Residential Scheme takes a step forward
Over 200 households on 彩霸王论坛’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.
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Library lights up purple for World Hepatitis Day
Drop-in sessions to raise awareness of hepatitis will take place at the Library of Birmingham this month, ahead of the building’s iconic façade being illuminated in purple to mark World Hepatitis Day.
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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.
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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.
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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 Birmingham library offer could look like.
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Council launches Armed Forces Guide for city’s military community
彩霸王论坛 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.
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Refugee Week 2024 in Birmingham
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.
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Work begins on mural for council’s 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.
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彩霸王论坛 appoints new Managing Director
Joanne Roney CBE has been appointed as the permanent Managing Director of 彩霸王论坛.
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Kingstanding by-election 30 May 2024
The result of the Kingstanding by-election is as follows:
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Advert for Independent Chair of the Audit Committee
彩霸王论坛 seeks an independent person to be the Chair of the Audit Committee.
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Druids Heath regeneration takes a step forward as masterplan is unveiled
彩霸王论坛 unveiled an ambitious masterplan proposal for the regeneration of Druids Heath to the community yesterday at a launch event at Manningford Hall.
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Your Day, Your Say – Adult Social Care Day Centre Consultation
彩霸王论坛 is launching a consultation today on the future of its adult social care day centres.
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Mayoral and PCC election results May 2024
Results have been declared for the regional Mayoral and PCC elections.
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Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election 2 May 2024
The result of the Bournbrook & Selly Park by-election is as follows:
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Graeme Betts CBE becomes Honorary Professor at University of Birmingham
Graeme Betts CBE, Director of Adult Social Services and Acting Chief Executive at 彩霸王论坛 has been appointed Honorary Professor of Social Care at the University of Birmingham.
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British Kabaddi League Grand Final to be held in Birmingham
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).
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Dates for Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2024
Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market to return to mark its 24th year in the city.
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Reception National Offer Day Statistics 2024
Details of the reception national offer day for Birmingham
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Improvement plans in place for Birmingham’s children’s services despite national and financial challenges
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.
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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.
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Standards committee decision
The city council's standards committee panel has made a decision regarding a code of conduct complaint.
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Deborah Cadman to leave the city council
彩霸王论坛 has today announced that Deborah Cadman OBE will stand down as Chief Executive on 22nd March 2024 after almost three years in charge.
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彩霸王论坛 and local college unite to tackle regional construction skills shortage and boost employment
The new alliance will unite the construction sector to help deliver the workforce and skills pipeline to match demand
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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), 彩霸王论坛 is working with West Midlands Police, community groups and mosques to ensure it is observed 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 彩霸王论坛'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)
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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.
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