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Birmingham proudly marked a decade of being recognised as a City of Sanctuary at a special event held at the Council House. The celebration brought together elected members, community leaders, sanctuary seekers, partner organisations and residents to honour...

Birmingham City Council is strengthening public safety through its Hyperlocal Knife Crime Project, alongside supporting the Government’s Winter of Action campaign to tackle crime and ASB. Working with West Midlands Police, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), and...

A new report from Equi, Building Britain: British Muslims Giving Back, reveals how British Muslims generosity is increasingly bolstering frontline services across the UK. The report highlights an untapped potential for government and policymakers: to harness...

The poison of fascism has returned to our streets’ says Zarah Sultana at home town rally ahead of national Your Party founding conference Zarah Sultana MP has called for the left to unite against fascism, which...

Birmingham City Council’s Regulation and Enforcement team earned national recognition with two honours at the 2025 CTSI Hero Awards at the House of Lords on Tuesday, 2 December. Mohammed Tariq’s groundbreaking initiative, Operation CLOUD, was awarded...

Third Birmingham City Council commissioners’ letter published. Today (1st December 2025) the Best Value Commissioners at Birmingham City Council have published their third update letter, and the first since Tony McArdle took over as lead Commissioner. The letter...

Birmingham residents can expect food waste collections from next summer, as the council reveals plans for a new, greener, more reliable waste service. Proposed to start rolling out in June 2026, the transformed service will include...

Birmingham is set to pay tribute to one of its most iconic sons, Ozzy Osbourne, in a heartfelt private ceremony celebrating his life and legacy. In celebration of his achievements, The Deputy Lord Mayor of Birmingham,...

Archaeological works have begun at Smithfield Birmingham, marking an important new phase of the £1.9bn regeneration project. An investigation, which is being led by Cotswold Archaeology on behalf of Birmingham City Council and Lendlease, forms a...

Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Northfield, thanks to the city council’s collaborative work with developers and housing associations. Sixty-five affordable homes, including 22 for social rent, are...