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Birmingham Trading Standards seizes large haul of illegal tobacco and vapes from Northfield retailer
Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards team has successfully prosecuted a Northfield business and its owner after uncovering a significant quantity of illicit and counterfeit goods. Trading Standards officers visited the retailer 24 February 2025, following intelligence suggesting the premises was...2026-04-04 18951 0 -
Council makes a call for people to adhere to fair, accurate, and respectful consultation in Druids Heath
Druids Heath residents have been contacting Birmingham City Council to report misinformation and intimidation by individuals or groups opposed to the regeneration. Druids Heath residents have been contacting Birmingham City Council to report misinformation and incidents...2026-03-30 248 0 -
Major Haul of Illegal Tobacco and Nitrous Oxide Seized in Sparkbrook Raid
A joint operation led by Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards team and supported by West Midlands Police has resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of illicit goods. The planned enforcement action, carried out this month under Operation CLOUD,...2026-03-30 107 0 -
Improving parks facilities for our communities
Three more play and exercise schemes to support communities have been completed at parks in Birmingham. The council’s in-house landscape architects worked with communities and partners to design and complete the projects. Calthorpe park, Balsall Heath...2026-03-21 2085 0 -
Birmingham City Council welcomes early plans to revitalise city’s famous Crown pub and surrounding site
Birmingham City Council has welcomed the early-stage proposals being explored for the future of The Crown, Shaftesbury House and the adjoining car park site in the city centre. Toyoko Inn is at an early stage of...2026-03-21 119 0 -
Adderley Park’s PlayZone officially opened as part of citywide investment in community sports facilities
A brand-new PlayZone at Adderley Park was officially opened last week by Cabinet Member Cllr Mariam Khan, local Ladywood MP, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and community partners. The new outdoor multi‑sport space was completed in June...2026-03-21 2025 0 -
Birmingham City Council delivers £2million investment in wellbeing centres and community sports facilities across Birmingham
Investment from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund is being used to deliver upgraded facilities across six wellbeing centres and Linden Road Swimming pool as well support for grassroot sports. The project strengthens opportunities for residents...2026-03-21 1971 0 -
New Funding and Support Fair to Boost Community Organisations
Community groups from across Birmingham are invited to attend the Funding and Being Fundable Fair on Wednesday 25 March 2026, taking place at the iconic Alexander Stadium from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This major event will bring...2026-03-21 122 0 -
Birmingham City Council prepares for Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr with partners to keep communities safe
Birmingham City Council is working closely with West Midlands Police and local community partners to ensure that residents, businesses, and visitors can celebrate Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr safely. Throughout Ramadan, council teams have been engaging with...2026-03-18 78 0 -
Bring it on Brum! Holiday Clubs Return for Spring 2026
Birmingham’s much loved Bring it on Brum! holiday activity programme is back this spring, offering thousands of children and young people the chance to enjoy fun filled holiday clubs free of charge. Funded by the Department...2026-03-18 76 0




