A statement from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal. On behalf of all Birmingham residents, I would like to express my deepest condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family following the death...

In a boost for service users and their families, Birmingham’s three council-run care centres will remain open, if recommendations to cabinet are approved next week. Perry Tree care centre Following a detailed three-month consultation earlier this...

Residents and businesses in Birmingham are being encouraged to get on their bikes throughout September. The city council is supporting Cycle September, run by cycling platform Love to Ride to promote the benefits of cycling. People can log...

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) and its managing agent Serco Leisure have been announced as the new operators of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium. In 2015, BCLT and Serco Leisure signed a 15-year agreement with Birmingham City Council...

A major crackdown on uninsured driving has seen dozens of vehicles seized across Birmingham, as part of a multi-agency operation targeting illegal motorists. Working alongside Birmingham City Council and the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), West Midlands...

Birmingham City Council is proud to spotlight the continued success of its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, Bring it on Brum! as the Department for Education confirms future funding. Since its launch, Birmingham’s HAF programme...

Rising from the soulful heart of Jammu & Kashmir to international acclaim, Yasir Hussain is fast becoming one of the most compelling voices in South Asian music. His powerful blend of Punjabi Sufi-folk and modern beats has captivated global audiences — with...

Birmingham City Council is encouraging landlords to act urgently and apply for a relevant licence or face fines of up to £30,000 for each unlicensed property. The council is visiting properties it thinks might not have...

Birmingham City Council tenants can now get extra help with paying their rent because of an app that gives discounts at many big stores across the country. The Housing Perks app offers shopping discounts for tenants...

A landmark initiative aims to close dangerous loopholes in the online sale of knives and strengthen protections for young people. Birmingham City Council welcomes the introduction of Ronan’s Law, a landmark initiative by the UK Government...