www.birmingham.gov.uk Latest News /news Â鶹ÊÓƵ Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:29:10 +0000 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:29:10 +0000 Acting Chief Executive’s formal apology to Mazar Dad /news/article/1478/acting_chief_executives_formal_apology_to_mazar_dad Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Frankfurt Christmas Market recruiting staff for 2024 /news/article/1474/birminghams_frankfurt_christmas_market_recruiting_staff_for_2024 Organisers of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Frankfurt Christmas Marketing are looking to recruit more than 300 staff this year. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 2022 legacy courts ready to be delivered /news/article/1473/birmingham_2022_legacy_courts_ready_to_be_delivered Basketball England, Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Sport England have announced an update to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ, has announced he will be leaving the city council. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:16:00 +0100 Message from Cllr John Cotton, leader of Â鶹ÊÓƵ /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 Council’s Inform Women, Transform Lives mural unveiled in Southside /news/article/1464/councils_inform_women_transform_lives_mural_unveiled_in_southside ‘Information Is Liberating’ is the message of a new 20-metre mural in Southside District to illustrate how women can access vital services in Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:56:00 +0100 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