Archaeological works have begun at Smithfield Birmingham, marking an important new phase of the £1.9bn regeneration project. An investigation, which is...
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Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Northfield, thanks to the city...2025-11-28
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A new permanent Executive Director of City Operations has been appointed by Birmingham City Council. Frank Jordan, currently Executive...2025-11-27
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Council tenants save up to £1,200 a year thanks to Birmingham scheme to insulate 2,000 homes
With temperatures dropping, Birmingham City Council tenants in 2,000 homes are set to save hundreds of pounds in heating costs this winter, thanks to a £111 million scheme to insulate homes. Brum tenants in the upgraded...2025-11-26 55 0 -
‘Letter Tree’ from families of road crash victims launches new safety campaign
A new Letter Tree bearing heartbreaking personal messages from families whose loved ones had their lives taken in road collisions has been unveiled by Mayor Richard Parker to mark Road Safety Week. The tree has been...2025-11-24 107 0 -
Cluedo Creators’ Daughter Entrusts Collection to Birmingham
To commemorate Cluedo’s invention in Birmingham, we welcomed Marcia Lewis, daughter of the game’s creators, Anthony and Elva Pratt, who deposited into the city’s collection The Pratts invented the game in their Kings Heath home during...2025-11-22 132 0 -
Birmingham students tackle climate change at Schools’ COP conference
Young people gathered at the Council House chamber to discuss the climate emergency. More than 70 secondary school students from 10 Birmingham schools formed teams to represent a range of countries, mirroring climate negotiations at the...2025-11-15 2390 0 -
A Library to Inspire: William Murdoch Primary Opens the Benjamin Zephaniah Library
William Murdoch Primary School is proud to announce the official opening of its newly built and beautifully designed library, named in honour of Birmingham-born poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah. The launch event will take place on...2025-11-14 209 0 -
Leader’s statement following fatal stabbing in city centre
he leader of the city council, Cllr John Cotton, issued this statement following the fatal stabbing of Katie Fox in the city centre on the night of Friday 7 November. “I am shocked and deeply saddened...2025-11-14 617 0 -
Birmingham students tackle climate change at Schools’ COP conference
Young people gathered at the Council House chamber to discuss the climate emergency. More than 70 secondary school students from 10 Birmingham schools formed teams to represent a range of countries, mirroring climate negotiations at the...2025-11-14 397 0
