www.birmingham.gov.uk Latest News /news ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 06 Oct 2024 05:07:40 +0000 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 05:07:40 +0000 PSPO comes into effect in Lozells, East Handsworth, Soho, Moseley and Kings Heath /news/article/1484/pspo_comes_into_effect_in_lozells_east_handsworth_soho_moseley_and_kings_heath ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ has implemented public space protection orders (PSPO) in Lozells, East Handsworth, Soho, Moseley and Kings Heath, which come into effect Tuesday 1 October. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:25:00 +0100 Support for domestic abuse survivors impacted by the early release scheme /news/article/1483/support_for_domestic_abuse_survivors_impacted_by_the_early_release_scheme The early release scheme was implemented this month, and some offenders have been released from prison having served 40% of their sentence rather than 50%. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:52:00 +0100 Birmingham Celebrates First Ever International Day of Birmingham /news/article/1482/birmingham_celebrates_first_ever_international_day_of_birmingham The inaugural International Day of Birmingham (IDOB) will take place on Tuesday 24th September, spearheaded by renowned comedian and proud Brummie, Joe Lycett. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:39:00 +0100 ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ underlines commitment to improving air quality ahead of world car-free day /news/article/1481/birmingham_city_council_underlines_commitment_to_improving_air_quality_ahead_of_world_car-free_day Ahead of World Car-Free Day on Sunday 22nd September, the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport has hailed the impact of the city’s Clean Air Zone. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:10:00 +0100 Sixteen historic World War 2 bungalows modernised and brought back into use /news/article/1480/sixteen_historic_world_war_2_bungalows_modernised_and_brought_back_into_use ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ has refurbished and preserved sixteen historic Phoenix pre-fabricated homes dating back to World War 2, bringing them back into use for social housing. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:32:00 +0100 Proposals approved to boost the supply of temporary accommodation in Birmingham /news/article/1479/proposals_approved_to_boost_the_supply_of_temporary_accommodation_in_birmingham ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳'s cabinet has approved proposals to increase the supply of temporary accommodation and reduce the council's reliance on B&Bs. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:11:00 +0100 Acting Chief Executive’s formal apology to Mazar Dad /news/article/1478/acting_chief_executives_formal_apology_to_mazar_dad ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ is making a formal apology to an employee of 35 years in recognition of an Employment Tribunal finding that he was subject to discrimination on the grounds of his race. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:42:00 +0100 Twelve men convicted of £2.4m Covid grant fraud /news/article/1477/twelve_men_convicted_of_24m_covid_grant_fraud Twelve members of a national ‘organised crime group’ have been convicted of fraudulently claiming in excess of £2.5 million worth of Covid-19 support grants. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0100 Have your say as libraries consultation final phase launches /news/article/1476/have_your_say_as_libraries_consultation_final_phase_launches The final phase of the libraries consultation launch aims to gain feedback to the options available for the future of Community Library Services. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:53:00 +0100 First phase of construction works for Moseley Road Baths /news/article/1475/first_phase_of_construction_works_for_moseley_road_baths The first phase of construction works for the restoration and redevelopment of Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath library is to begin this month. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:31:00 +0100 Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market recruiting staff for 2024 /news/article/1474/birminghams_frankfurt_christmas_market_recruiting_staff_for_2024 Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Marketing are looking to recruit more than 300 staff this year. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 Birmingham 2022 legacy courts ready to be delivered /news/article/1473/birmingham_2022_legacy_courts_ready_to_be_delivered Basketball England, ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ and Sport England have announced an update to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 3x3 basketball legacy. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:31:00 +0100 Council tenant pleads guilty to subletting a council home /news/article/1472/council_tenant_pleads_guilty_to_subletting_a_council_home A man has pleaded guilty to tenancy fraud after unlawfully subletting his council flat in Selly Oak by advertising the property for rent via Airbnb. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:54:00 +0100 Agreement for use of Alexander Stadium by Birchfield Harriers /news/article/1471/agreement_for_use_of_alexander_stadium_by_birchfield_harriers ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ and Birchfield Harriers Athletic Club are delighted to announce the signing of the licence agreement for Alexander Stadium. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:46:00 +0100 Drive to make social homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient gathers pace /news/article/1470/drive_to_make_social_homes_greener_warmer_and_more_energy_efficient_gathers_pace ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ has retrofitted around a quarter of the homes identified as part of an ambitious project to make council homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:48:00 +0100 Acting chief executive Graeme Betts to retire from city council /news/article/1466/acting_chief_executive_graeme_betts_to_retire_from_city_council Professor Graeme Betts, acting chief executive at ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳, has announced he will be leaving the city council. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:16:00 +0100 Message from Cllr John Cotton, leader of ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ /news/article/1469/message_from_cllr_john_cotton_leader_of_birmingham_city_council I know people will be worried about the violent disorder playing out across the country. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:28:00 +0100 Road safety joint statement /news/article/1467/road_safety_joint_statement The city council leaders, Mayor of West Midlands and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner issued a joint statement on road safety. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:10:00 +0100 Proposals brought forward to sell Perry Barr Residential Scheme plots for range of housing tenures /news/article/1468/proposals_brought_forward_to_sell_perry_barr_residential_scheme_plots_for_range_of_housing_tenures Proposals to sell three developed plots on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS) to a third-party have been approved by the council’s Property Cabinet Sub-Committee on 8 August. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:52:00 +0100 Latest electric vehicle rapid charger opens in city centre /news/article/1465/latest_electric_vehicle_rapid_charger_opens_in_city_centre The latest rapid EV charger has been opened in the city centre benefiting all EV drivers. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0100