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Birmingham Unites to Protect Women and Girls at Citywide International Women’s Day Event
Birmingham City Council will host a civic event 2pm on Tuesday 17 March at the Council House to mark International Women’s Day and reinforce the city’s ongoing commitment to protect women and girls. Earlier this year,...2026-03-15 71 0 -
Benjamin Zephaniah’s widow Qian Zephaniah and brother Tippa Naphtali receive his City of Birmingham Medal.
Birmingham honoured the life and legacy of trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah yesterday during a ceremony at Birmingham City University (BCU), where his City of Birmingham Medal was presented The award was accepted posthumously on his behalf...2026-03-15 66 0 -
Council brings 340 empty Birmingham homes back into use in the past year
Birmingham City Council is urging residents to report empty properties as part of National Empty Homes Week (9–15 March) and to highlight the progress made in returning unused homes to the community. Over the past year,...2026-03-12 128 0 -
Birmingham landlords invited to event to discover support available
Landlords across Birmingham are encouraged to attend Birmingham City Council’s Landlord Forum to learn about available support, share best practices, and network. Central to the Landlord’s Forum event, which is taking place on 25 March at...2026-03-12 21790 0 -
Deal signed to deliver 95 new affordable homes in Edgbaston on the former Tower Ballroom site
Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Edgbaston after a deal was signed between Birmingham City Council and a developer, Keon Homes. A total of 95 affordable homes, including...2026-03-12 21801 0 -
Birmingham takes ambitious ‘Central Heart’ vision to global investment stage
The Birmingham Central Heart Prospectus, which outlines one of the most exciting investment opportunities in the UK, has been unveiled. Proposals include over 5,000 homes, up to 8,000 jobs, over 400,000 sqm of commercial floorspace and...2026-03-10 126 0 -
Birmingham marks 100 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins at Edgbaston
Opening venue, Edgbaston, marks 100 days to go until the start of the ICC Women’s World Cup, with transformation of its iconic scoreboard. The first ball of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be...2026-03-06 21997 0 -
Birmingham New Street ASB Team Contract Renewed Following Successful Partnership Work
Birmingham City Council Community Safety Team and Network Rail have confirmed the renewal of the contract that funds dedicated Community Safety Officers at Birmingham New Street Station. This follows a successful year of partnership work tackling anti-social...2026-03-05 95 0 -
The Fashion Brunch Redefines International Women’s Day with Powerful Focus on Addiction, Recovery & Resilience
The Fashion Brunch Redefines International Women’s Day with Powerful Focus on Addiction, Recovery & Resilience Eight South Asian Women Share Their Stories Then Take to the Catwalk in a Bold Fashion Showcase The annual Fashion Brunch...2026-03-03 24313 0 -
INVISIBLE OBESITY Ramadan Highlights Urgent Need for Biologically Accurate Health Measures
Ramadan Highlights Urgent Need for Biologically Accurate Health Measures Millions of Non-White Britons ‘Clinically Missed’ by Outdated BMI Standards Ramadan is a month centred on discipline, reflection and health leading experts are warning that millions of...2026-03-03 2289 0
