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Waste dumped near school lands offender with 40-hour community order
The dumper of waste near a primary school in the Bordesley and Highgate ward has been given a 40-hour community order as punishment for their offences following a prosecution brought by the council. Javeed Ahmadzai, aged...2023-03-06 953 0 -
Empty Homes Week 2023
In the last financial year 2021/2022 The Empty Property Team at Birmingham City Council brought 267 homes back into residential use. From April 2022 to January 2023 the team brought an additional 184 homes back into...2023-02-28 1052 0 -
Investment in new indoor athletics track strengthens city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits
A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham, purchased by Birmingham City Council, is set to host its first event this weekend in the shape of the UK Athletics Indoor Championships. The track replaces the original,...2023-02-25 1357 0 -
Hook, line and fine for South East anglers
Environment Agency fisheries patrol officers, including a voluntary bailiff, at various locations across the South East, have caught and successfully prosecuted 7 anglers for illegal fishing. One angler has also been prosecuted for the theft of...2023-02-20 1402 0 -
Tax agency stopped from operating by HMRC
A company which charged taxpayers significant sums to make claims for tax refunds has been stopped from operating. Tax Credits Ltd (TCL) can no longer trade as a repayment agent after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...2023-02-20 2329 0 -
Government backs new scheme to improve people’s health in Wolverhampton
A new app which will offer incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton. The government-backed trial – the first...2023-02-17 1607 0 -
Thousands of families to benefit from local support in rollout of Family Hubs
Thousands of families across England will be offered help and support with issues such as infant feeding, mental health and relationship building thanks to Family Hubs being rolled out in local communities. 75 areas will benefit from the...2023-02-12 1367 0 -
Statement of support following major earthquakes in Turkey and Syri
As the world sees the devastation earthquakes caused in Turkey and Syria, claiming thousands of lives, Birmingham’s communities are being urged to support an international appeal to get aid to all. One of the best ways...2023-02-10 1074 0 -
£10.7 million in funding for local authorities to improve air quality
44 projects will receive funding as part of wider Government action to protect public health and the environment by improving air quality. Local authorities across England have been granted almost £11 million in the latest round...2023-02-10 1160 0 -
Rapid electric vehicle charging point installed to boost sustainable travel
A publicly accessible rapid electric vehicle charger has been installed on the Bournville Village Trust (BVT) estate to support sustainable travel. The 50kW charger has been launched at the Shenley Green shops, Shenley Lane, through a...2023-02-09 4453 0
