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Council’s budget for 2026/27 approved
Budget proposals – including extra £130 million for frontline services like cleaner streets, tackling fly-tipping and protecting our libraries – have been approved by full council. Leader Cllr John Cotton, who declared Birmingham City Council is...2026-03-03 26531 0 -
Birmingham welcomes 10 New Community Safety Street Intervention Officers (CSSIOs)
Birmingham City Council Community Safety Team has welcomed 10 new Local Community Safety Street Intervention Officers as part of its ongoing Community Safety redesign. This enhances support for neighbourhoods and strengthens the city’s long‑term approach to...2026-03-03 27929 0 -
Birmingham Partners United: Enhanced Hyper Local Knife Crime Interventions Delivered Over Half Term
Birmingham City Councils Community Safety Team, in collaboration with a wide range of statutory and voluntary partners, expanded its Hyper Local Knife Crime Project during February half term. Intensified early intervention efforts within city centre HEX hotspots,...2026-02-26 3780 0 -
Councillor Jamie Scott Appointed Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities
Birmingham City Council has announced the appointment of Councillor Jamie Scott as the new Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities. In his new portfolio, Councillor Scott will lead the Council’s work to improve...2026-02-26 1071 0 -
Birmingham City Council unlocks early delivery of 62 new affordable homes in Druids Heath
A new chapter in the regeneration of Druids Heath gets underway, as Birmingham City Council announce the early delivery of 62 homes for social rent across three sites in the area. Brimingham City Council has partnered...2026-02-26 1068 0 -
Council granted injunction against persons unknown
The High Court has granted Birmingham City Council an injunction against persons unknown to tackle blockading or obstruction at its waste depots. On 20 February 2026, following a hearing on 13 February, the High Court handed...2026-02-21 75 0 -
£250,000 Raised at “To Gaza With Love” Interfaith Gala
An extraordinary evening of unity, compassion and collective action saw £250,000 raised for Gaza at the To Gaza With Love gala dinner, held on Saturday 14th February at the Marriott Grosvenor Square. The landmark event was a collaboration between Donate Directly, the...2026-02-18 65 0 -
Muslim charity easing pressure on local councils
How NZF’s Housing Fund Helps Support the Local Community and Eases Pressure on Councils With councils budgets stretched and pressure mounting, the National Zakat Foundation (NZF) is helping to alleviate pressure on local authorities by supporting vulnerable Muslims at risk of homelessness. Dr Sohail Hanif, CEO of NZF, explains how the...2026-01-29 44 0 -
Landmark Collaboration Launches Birmingham Knowledge Quarter – A Transformative Vision for Innovation and Inclusive Growth
A new chapter begins today for Birmingham’s future as five of the city’s leading organisations officially sign the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (B-KQ) Collaboration Agreement. This alliance between Aston University, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham City University, Bruntwood...2026-01-28 34932 0 -
Carers’ voices on proud display at Birmingham Council House
Art created by carers from across Birmingham is now on permanent display in the Council House, thanks to the perseverance of Cabinet Member Cllr Mariam Khan. The Carers’ Voice exhibition initially appeared at Birmingham Museum &...2026-01-24 35208 0
