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Birmingham to host national Open Data Camp conference
Birmingham will host Open Data Camp, a free national event exploring how data and technology can improve lives, strengthen communities and support better public services.
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Cannon Street’s New Young Futures Hub opens in Birmingham city centre, putting young people at the heart of support, opportunity and connection
A major new youth hub has officially opened at 11 Cannon Street, creating a dedicated space designed with young people and for young people.
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New multi-use games area opens in Small Heath Park
A new multi-use games area has been officially opened in Small Heath, thanks to funding from the England and Wales Cricket Board.
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Birmingham hospitals expand stop smoking support for outpatients
Patients attending outpatient appointments at hospitals across Birmingham are being encouraged to take the first step towards becoming smokefree.
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Residents invited to help shape the future of Sutton Coldfield town centre
Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to help shape the future of Sutton Coldfield town centre.
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Digital portal linking Birmingham and Frankfurt to mark 60 years of friendship
Sister cities Birmingham and Frankfurt are to be linked by a digital portal, enabling Brummies to interact with German citizens, which opens in the city centre this week
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Company fined £240,000 after failing to improve fire safety for residents
A company responsible for a high-rise residential development has been fined £240,000 after failing to carry out critical fire safety improvements required by Birmingham City Council.
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Birmingham’s SEND reform plan to improve support for children and young people approved
Birmingham’s Local SEND Reforms Plan was at Cabinet today (20 October), following approval from the Government Department of Education earlier in the month.
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Birmingham City Council to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week with city-wide community roadshow
Birmingham City Council is encouraging residents to stand together against hate crime as the city prepares to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week from 10 to 17 October.
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Third hearing of Birmingham City Council’s high court injunction application to address unauthorised flag attachments to take place
Third hearing of Birmingham City Council's application to the High Court for an interim injunction relating to the unauthorised attachment of flags to take place on Monday 2 November.
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Birmingham’s Tree of Life memorial takes root next to St Martin’s in the Bull Ring
Birmingham’s memorial to the thousands of civilians killed in air raids on the city during the Second World War has been installed in its new home today (8 October 2026).
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Council wins prestigious sustainability award
Birmingham City Council has won a prestigious sustainability award.
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Birmingham City Council secures £15 million funding for business growth and net zero investment
The council has secured funding that will deliver £15m of capital grant funding to businesses across the West Midlands, the next stage of the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) grant programme.
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Statement on child sexual exploitation in Birmingham
The leader of Birmingham City Council, Cllr Roger Harmer, has issued the following statement on child sexual exploitation in Birmingham and the national grooming gangs inquiry.
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Applications open for Birmingham residents to carry the Baton of Hope in 2027
People across Birmingham who have been affected by suicide are being encouraged to apply to become baton bearers when the Baton of Hope returns to the city on Monday 13 September 2027.
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Birmingham partners unite to close the digital divide
Across Birmingham, too many people are still locked out of opportunities because they lack access to a device, affordable internet, or the skills and confidence to get online.
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Alright Brum, what’s next?
A new Birmingham City Council campaign is encouraging residents to have their say on what it should be focusing on.
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Open call for arts and culture funding launched
Birmingham’s arts and culture organisations can apply for new funding grants - between £10,000 and £50,000 each - as an open call for applications is launched today, 29 September.
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market dates confirmed
Christmas is coming, as dates for Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market have been announced for this year’s event.
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Council housing team receives national recognition for supporting domestic abuse survivors
The Housing Team at Birmingham City Council has been awarded the bronze standard from The Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) for its work on supporting survivors of domestic abuse.