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Commonwealth Games 2022 news

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 legacy courts ready to be delivered

Basketball England, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council and Sport England have announced an update to the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games 3x3 basketball legacy.

Published 21st August 2024.

• Electric vehicle charging points arrive at Sutton Park as a legacy of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games

  Rapid electric vehicle charging technology – which enables a car to be charged in just 30 minutes – is now available at Sutton Park as a legacy benefit of the site being a ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 venue.

  

  Published 28th June 2023.

• Volunteers Collective Launch safeguards Legacy of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games Volunteers

  Coinciding with Volunteers’ Week 2023 the Commonwealth Games Legacy Charity, United By 2022, has launched its volunteering legacy with the Volunteers Collective and a report on Event Volunteering.

  

  Published 6th June 2023.

• Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential Scheme

  The regeneration of Perry Barr in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ took another step forwards today as it was confirmed that construction is now complete on the first phase of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme.

  

  Published 12th April 2023.

• University sports students set to study at major Commonwealth Games venue

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City University today announces a £5million investment to fit out areas of the city’s Alexander Stadium that will serve as a world-class home for its sports and exercise-related courses.

  

  Published 17th March 2023.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ New Street station set to be Raging Bull’s new home

  Plans are being finalised to make ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ New Street station the new home of the Commonwealth Games’ Raging Bull.

  

  Published 8th February 2023.

• Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval

  The delivery structures that will enable to the council to best realise the legacy of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Games are set for approval on February 14.

  

  Published 7th February 2023.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 contributes £870million to UK economy

  The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed at least £870million* to the UK economy, a new interim study reveals.

  

  Published 17th January 2023.

• New reports highlight the success of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Festival

  The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Festival brought not only pride and joy to the city – it gave a dramatic boost to the regional economy, new reports have revealed.

  

  Published 17th January 2023.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Queen’s Baton comes home to Proud Host City for future display and legacy tour

  The Queen’s Baton – an enduring symbol of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games – has been gifted to the city, with plans now being drawn up for it to go on public display and a legacy tour in 2023.

  

  Published 8th December 2022.

• Council wins Peace and Sport Award for its role in the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games

  The council’s role in the delivery of this year’s hugely-successful Commonwealth Games has been recognised with “Institution of the Year” status at the Peace and Sport Awards 2022.

  

  Published 1st December 2022.

• Flagging up our thanks: Proud Host City’s gifting gesture to the 72 nations and territories of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games

  Representatives from the 72 nations and territories that appeared at the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Commonwealth Games are set to be presented with special gifts as a thank you for their participation.

  

  Published 30th November 2022.

• UK Athletics and City Council unveil Performance and Innovation Centre at Alexander Stadium

  UK Athletics (UKA) has confirmed that ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council.

  

  Published 22nd November 2022.

• Call for evidence to help shape new inquiry into improving physical activity opportunities for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s disabled citizens

  A inquiry is being launched to look at how the Commonwealth Games legacy will improve access to physical activity opportunities - both participating and spectating - for disabled citizens.

  

  Published 14th November 2022.

• UK Athletics and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ to host European Athletics Championships in 2026

  European Athletics have today announced that ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ will host the European Athletics Championships in 2026 following a successful bid process with UK Athletics (UKA).

  

  Published 11th November 2022.

• Response to news that Games underspend will be retained in city and region

  The following is a response to news that around £60million of underspend from the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 budget will be retained in the city and wider West Midlands region.

  

  Published 3rd October 2022.

• Plans for a lasting and positive legacy use of Alexander Stadium set for discussion

  A plan to secure a lasting, positive, legacy for the renovated Alexander Stadium and surrounding parkland after the Commonwealth Games is due before the city council’s Cabinet on October 11.

  

  Published 3rd October 2022.

• Time ticking to see Countdown Clock in city centre

  Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Countdown Clock in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ city centre has until 5 September to do so.

  

  Published 30th August 2022.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Bull to remain in city until September

  The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Opening Ceremony Bull will remain on display in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ following the conclusion of the Games.

  

  Published 5th August 2022.

• Outstanding start to Commonwealth Games is hailed

  Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President, Dame Louise Martin, has hailed the outstanding start to the Commonwealth Games in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.

  

  Published 2nd August 2022.

• Bold ambition for a Golden Decade of major events in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and West Midlands outlined by city leaders

  The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games are a launchpad for the city and wider West Midlands region’s ambitions to secure a range of major events in the coming years.

  

  Published 27th July 2022.

• The power of the Commonwealth Games to act as a catalyst for Host City improvements is praised

  The transformative power of the Commonwealth Games was observed by CGF President Dame Louise Martin during a visit to Perry Barr yesterday (July 21).

  

  Published 22nd July 2022.

• Brum. Our time has come…the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in the Proud Host City in one week’s time!

  In just one week the Queen’s Baton will arrive in the Proud Host City of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ for the final two days of its 294-day Commonwealth-wide journey.

  

  Published 20th July 2022.

• CGF President praises City Council preparations for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games

  Preparations made by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council to welcome the 72 nations and territories competing at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 have been endorsed by the President of the Commonwealth Games Federation.

  

  Published 20th July 2022.

• Winning designs for Proud Host City presentation items revealed

  Two manufacturing businesses from the city are benefitting from an opportunity to support the council’s role in welcoming VIPs and dignitaries during the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 4th July 2022.

• Bold proposals drawn up to maximise Commonwealth Games legacy for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥

  Four projects are being put forward by the city council for funding consideration should the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games be delivered under budget.

  

  Published 20th June 2022.

• UK Athletics confirms bid for European Athletics Championships 2026

  UK Athletics has today confirmed it has officially submitted a joint bid with ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council to host the European Athletics Championships at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Alexander Stadium in 2026.

  

  Published 20th June 2022.

• Second round of funding awarded to community groups to help embrace ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games

  Funds totalling more than £1million have been given to 247 projects in the second round of awards for a council programme designed to help people celebrate the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 17th June 2022.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay route through the Proud Host City is revealed

  The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit all ten of the city’s Parliamentary constituencies during the final two days of its 294-day journey.

  

  Published 11th June 2022.

• Tenth triumph for Team ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ at Chelsea Flower Show

  A display, celebrating ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has earned the city council its tenth consecutive Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

  

  Published 24th May 2022.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s role as Proud Host City for the Commonwealth Games to be showcased at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games is celebrated in the city council’s entry for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.

  

  Published 10th May 2022.

• Alexander Stadium is handed over for final leg of Games-time preparations

  Almost three years of work to redevelop the city’s Alexander Stadium has reached its most significant milestone yet.

  

  Published 9th May 2022.

• St George’s Day celebration hosted by council for Team England in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥

  A giant St George flag, adorning the side of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Town Hall building and measuring 52.25m wide by 8.2m high, was the centrepiece of a special celebration staged in the city today (April 23).

  

  Published 23rd April 2022.

• Army deliver successful Alexander Stadium test event

  British Army athletes helped put a redeveloped venue for the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games through its paces yesterday (April 20).

  

  Published 21st April 2022.

• Update on city planning for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 given during Ambassador visit

  A briefing on preparations being made by the Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games was given by the council during a visit to ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ by the US Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim Philip T. Reeker today (March 22).

  

  Published 22nd March 2022.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ named as Queen’s Green Canopy “Champion City”

  Team England athlete Hayley Carruthers today helped plant a series of Jubilee trees in Pype Hayes Park to celebrate ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s status as a Queen’s Green Canopy “Champion City”.

  

  Published 10th March 2022.

• First Homes funding boost for new homeowners in Perry Barr

  Up to 99 more affordable homes are being made available for first-time buyers at the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS).

  

  Published 8th February 2022.

• Perry Barr masterplan set to help secure ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s 2022 legacy

  The final version of the Perry Barr 2040: A Vision for Legacy masterplan is due for adoption by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s Cabinet on February 8.

  

  Published 31st January 2022.

• Sports hub in Perry Barr set for £500k boost

  Plans for a £500,000 upgrade to a community sports facility in Perry Barr, to further strengthen the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games Legacy have been confirmed.

  

  Published 25th January 2022.

• Organisations invited to apply to become part of Stronger Communities scheme

  A search has been launched for organisations that can help support a range of activities being developed by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Voluntary Service Council (BVSC).

  

  Published 9th December 2021.

• Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships

  Proposals to extend ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s status as the home of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships until 2026 are due for discussion by the city council’s Cabinet on December 14.

  

  Published 7th December 2021.

• Walking routes upgrade to support Commonwealth Games and city’s long-term legacy

  A £1.6million package of improvements to key walking routes ahead of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the council.

  

  Published 6th December 2021.

• How ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ will be Bold through its Commonwealth Games legacy

  A document detailing how ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council plans to maximise the Proud Host City status for the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published.

  

  Published 1st December 2021.

• Project partner search is launched for scheme to bring people together during Commonwealth Games

  A search has been launched for organisations that can help enable projects being developed by the council to bring people together as a result of the city hosting the Commonwealth Games next year.

  

  Published 5th November 2021.

• Bid now for second round of Celebrating Communities funding

  Residents and community groups now have a second chance to bid for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 9th September 2021.

• New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city

  The long-term future of indoor athletics in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council.

  

  Published 27th August 2021.

• Design Competition for Commonwealth Games presentation items launched

  A great opportunity is being launched to support the council’s role in welcoming VIPs and dignitaries during the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 22nd July 2021.

• Affordable homes set to be delivered sooner than expected at Perry Barr Residential Scheme

  Updated plans designed to maximise the regeneration benefits of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme are detailed in a Revised Full Business Case (RFBC) Update due before Cabinet on July 27.

  

  Published 19th July 2021.

• New strategy sets out major sporting events legacy from Commonwealth Games

  A new strategy outlining the principles that will underpin ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s efforts to secure the right to host major sporting events in the next decade has been published.

  

  Published 19th July 2021.

• Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan consultation now live

  People are being invited to have their say on the Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan proposals for how to further improve the area over the next two decades.

  

  Published 15th July 2021.

• Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan outlines ambitious future vision for area over next two decades

  A draft Masterplan outlining an ambitious vision for how to further improve Perry Barr over the next two decades has been published today (July 9).

  

  Published 9th July 2021.

• Field star set to track stadium progress in reporter role

  Team GB and Team England triple jumper Nathan Douglas is to chart progress made during the final 12 months of the Alexander Stadium’s redevelopment in a series of vlogs for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council.

  

  Published 28th May 2021.

• Council to bid for World Athletics Road Running Championships

  A proposal to help cement ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s reputation as a host of major international sporting events is set to be considered by the city council’s Cabinet on May 18.

  

  Published 10th May 2021.

• Steelworks at Alexander Stadium redevelopment reach exciting milestone

  Progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium is on the brink of another significant milestone – the completion of the steelworks.

  

  Published 19th March 2021.

• Council finalises details of £6million Commonwealth Games ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Fund

  Plans to utilise the final third of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s £6million Commonwealth Games ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Fund are due before the council’s Cabinet on March 16.

  

  Published 8th March 2021.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 - Celebrating Communities

  Bid now for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 1st March 2021.

• New Alexander Stadium takes shape as impressive redevelopment progresses at pace

  An inspection of the progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium ahead of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games was carried out by athletes and project partners today (December 16).

  

  Published 16th December 2020.

• Six new Perry Barr street names to reflect community and Commonwealth Sport values

  Six new roads forming part of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme have been officially named.

  

  Published 8th December 2020.

• Celebrating Communities: £2million council fund set to be created to help people celebrate ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games

  A £2million fund to help residents in all 69 of the city’s wards feel involved with the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games is set for approval next week.

  

  Published 7th December 2020.

• A Games for everyone!

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 is a Games for everyone

  

  Published 26th October 2020.

• Council announces £2m boost for city’s grassroots cultural activity for Commonwealth Games

  Proposals for a £2million programme to engage 200,000 community participants in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 culture-related activities is set for approval by the city council’s Cabinet on (October 13).

  Published 6th October 2020.

• Update on alternative track and field facility for Birchfield Harriers

  As the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium continues, the council and Birchfield Harriers can confirm alternative provision of a track and field facility has been secured for club members.

  

  Published 14th August 2020.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 will use multi-site Athlete Villages

  The organisers of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 have announced athletes and officials will be housed in three ‘campus’ villages at The University of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥, The University of Warwick and The NEC Hotel Campus.

  

  Published 12th August 2020.

• New Council Programme Director for Games is named

  A new Programme Director has been appointed by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council to head-up the local authority’s involvement in the planning, preparation and delivery of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 1st May 2020.

• Revised Full Business Case - Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme

  A report detailing the extensive progress already made on delivering the Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme (PBRS) and the measures needed to ensure the project’s successful completion is due before ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s Cabinet on March 17.

  Published 10th March 2020.

• The race is on to find the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Champions of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥

  A search to find the unsung heroes of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ to spearhead an exciting new community campaign has been launched by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council.

  Published 14th February 2020.

• Update on ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 preparations in three Cabinet reports

  In a series of reports to Cabinet on February 11, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council members will be asked to note overall strong progress in preparing for and delivering the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  Published 4th February 2020.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 plans take major step forward as Alexander Stadium revamp is approved

  Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium were today approved by the council's Planning Committee – marking a major milestone in the preparations for the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 30th January 2020.

• Neil Carney to leave ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council

  Neil Carney, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s Programme Director for the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 has announced he is to leave the organisation in order to spend more time with his children.

  Published 15th November 2019.

• Plans for £25million revamp of city centre public spaces announced

  Plans for a £25million regeneration of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s city centre – which include bringing Victoria Square’s famous ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ fountain back into use – have been revealed this week.

  Published 22nd October 2019.

• Planning application submitted for Alexander Stadium redevelopment

  Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been submitted to ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s planning department for consideration today (10 October 2019).

  

  Published 10th October 2019.

• Revamped Alexander Stadium set to become new home for university sports courses

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s redeveloped Alexander Stadium is set to provide a new base for up to a thousand ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City University sports and exercise students, leaving a major sporting legacy in the city.

  

  Published 30th August 2019.

• Perry Barr regeneration: Phase Two planning consent is secured

  Outline proposals for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr were approved by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s Planning Committee today (August 1).

  

  Published 1st August 2019.

• £778m investment into city and region to deliver Commonwealth Games

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and the West Midlands region will benefit from a £778 million investment to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the government has confirmed today.

  Published 25th June 2019.

• Plans revealed for Alexander Stadium redevelopment

  Plans showcasing the emerging design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been published, as public consultation begins.

  

  Published 21st June 2019.

• Public consultation to be held for Alexander Stadium redevelopment

  Plans for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium are set to go on display at public drop-in events later this month.

  Published 12th June 2019.

• Consultation on Perry Barr highways scheme set to begin

  A programme of highway infrastructure improvements to open up the heart of Perry Barr and support the regeneration of the wider area is set to go out to public consultation.

  Published 29th May 2019.

• Construction work on Commonwealth Games Village officially begins

  Construction work on the largest infrastructure project directly related to the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games started today (May 8).

  Published 8th May 2019.

• Second phase of Games Village legacy scheme submitted to planners

  An outline planning application for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr was formally submitted to ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council today (April 15).

  Published 15th April 2019.

• Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games benefits highlighted in report

  A report detailing the benefits and legacy of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to the city and Queensland state has been published.

  

  Published 4th April 2019.

• Apprentices playing key role in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 plans

  Apprentices are at the forefront of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s effort to deliver some of the key infrastructure projects that are needed for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  Published 7th March 2019.

• Further details of Perry Barr regeneration announced

  Proposals for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr have been unveiled by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council today (February 11).

  Published 11th February 2019.

• Perry Barr highways improvements help prepare area for the future

  A programme of highway infrastructure improvements at Perry Barr to support its regeneration are due before the city council’s Cabinet on February 12.

  Published 5th February 2019.

• Plans for Commonwealth Games Village are approved

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s preparations to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games sprinted ahead today (December 20) with the approval of the Planning Application for the residential element of the Athletes Village.

  Published 20th December 2018.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 venues plan confirms sporting showcase for region

  The Sport and Venue Programme for the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games was confirmed and celebrated today (Friday 19 October).

  Published 19th October 2018.

• Games Village planning application submitted

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s plans to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games stepped up another gear today with the submission of the Planning Application for the residential element of the Games Village.

  

  Published 16th August 2018.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ celebrates four years to go until the 2022 Commonwealth Games

  Today (Friday 27 July) marks four years to go until the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.

  

  Published 27th July 2018.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Chair is appointed

  The Prime Minister has appointed John Crabtree OBE as the Chair of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.

  Published 6th July 2018.

• Commonwealth Games will boost jobs and investment in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ – public poll

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ residents overwhelmingly back the Commonwealth Games coming to the city in 2022, according to a new survey.

  Published 27th April 2018.

• Join Gold Coast medallists – and try top sports – at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s “Homecoming” event 

  Public invited to join the celebrations as ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ hosts a 'Homecoming' celebration for Team England Gold Coast Commonwealth Games stars

  

  Published 17th April 2018.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council Appoints Project Director for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 from Gold Coast 2018

  One of the key figures delivering the 2018 Commonwealth Games has been appointed to the Project Director role for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 within ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council

  Published 17th April 2018.

• Lord Mayor visiting Australia to build Commonwealth bridges

  Lord Mayor of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥, Cllr Anne Underwood has today (April 8) arrived in Queensland to represent the city at the Handover Ceremony at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

  Published 7th April 2018.

• Spoken word artist confirmed as part of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 handover line-up

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ based spoken word artist Amerah Saleh is confirmed today as taking part in the official ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 handover ceremony on Sunday 15 April 2018.

  Published 19th March 2018.

• 2,022 young people needed for Commonwealth Games handover ceremony

  Plans are under way for the official ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 handover ceremony on 15 April, which will see young people from the city perform as part of the Closing Ceremony of Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

  Published 7th March 2018.

• Commonwealth Games Village to provide housing legacy

  The transformation of north-west ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ will be significantly accelerated thanks to the housing legacy from the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  Published 13th February 2018.

• Sandwell announces preferred site for Aquatics Centre

  Sandwell Council today (23 January 2018) announced Londonderry Playing Fields, Smethwick as its preferred site for the new build Aquatics Centre for the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  Published 23rd January 2018.

• Commonwealth Games Federation selects ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ as Host City Partner of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

  The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today announced that it has selected ´ºÓêÖ±²¥, England as the host city partner of the XXII Commonwealth Games in 2022.

  

  Published 21st December 2017.

• Government confirms ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ bid for the Commonwealth Games 2022

  The Interim Leader of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council has welcomed the news that the Government is backing ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ to be the UK’s official candidate city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 29th September 2017.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ welcomes Commonwealth Games decision

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ today (7 September 2017) welcomed the decision by the Commonwealth Games Delivery Unit (CGDU) to recommend it as a Candidate City to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 7th September 2017.

• 22 reasons ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ should host the 2022 Commonwealth Games

  With the decision due soon as to whether an English Bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ bid team has compiled a list of 22 reasons why the city should be selected.

  

  Published 5th September 2017.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Weekender encapsulates spirit of cultural programme for 2022 bid

  Just 22 days ahead of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s largest arts festival, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Weekender (from 22 – 24 September), the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games bid team unveils its cultural programme for the Games.

  Published 31st August 2017.

• Business backing for 2022 Games bid

  The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 bid team today unveiled its plans to showcase the best of UK industry and business to a global audience, as part of its 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.

  

  Published 25th August 2017.

• Stars of screen and sport back the bid

  Hollywood stars Julie Walters and David Harewood are joining with over 60 top sports stars to back ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 23rd August 2017.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ boosts 2022 Bid with Baton visit

  The Queen’s Baton Relay will visit ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ on Sunday (August 20).

  

  Published 18th August 2017.

• Leamington Spa bowled over to be part of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid

  Home of Bowls England and the English National Bowls Championships, has been revealed as the Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls venue for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s 2022 Bid.

  Published 18th August 2017.

• Basketball and Urban Street Festival at heart of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s bid

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Victoria Square would transform into a sporting and cultural landmark for the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 10th August 2017.

• Villa Park: Spectacular 2022 venue

  Rugby 7s is a fantastic showcase of sport, demonstrating energy, skill and passion, with both players and fans actively engaging in the game.

  

  Published 8th August 2017.

• Young athletes back Brum bid

  Five talented young Midlands athletes from a range of sports gathered in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ yesterday (July 31) to reveal why they are backing ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.

  

  Published 1st August 2017.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Bid celebrates a summer of sporting success

  It has been an incredible summer of sport for Midlands athletes, coinciding with ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

  

  Published 28th July 2017.

• Brendan Foster joins ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Bid team

  Commonwealth Champion and legendary long-distance athlete, Brendan Foster CBE, is today announced as the latest addition to the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Bid team.

  

  Published 19th July 2017.

• West Midlands region to benefit from 2022 Games bid

  Following the Commonwealth Games Development Unit (CGDU) visit to ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ this week, the 2022 bid team can now announce three further sports and venues benefitting the wider West Midlands region.

  

  Published 14th July 2017.

• University of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ backs 2022 Games bid

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 today announces its partnership with University of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ for its 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid.

  

  Published 5th July 2017.

• Images of rejuvenated Alexander Stadium released

  Images of what a revamped Alexander Stadium could look like if ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ hosts the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been revealed.

  

  Published 30th June 2017.

• City reveals world-class indoor arenas for 2022 Commonwealths bid

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ today reveals four indoor arenas in the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and Solihull area that will play a pivotal role in delivering its Commonwealth Games 2022 bid.

  

  Published 26th June 2017.

• City unveils vision and logo for 2022 Commonwealth Games

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥'s Commonwealth Games Steering Group has submitted its Preliminary Questionnaire response for bidding to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games to the DCMS

  

  Published 19th June 2017.

• Statement on 2022 Commonwealth Games

  The following is a statement from Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council, in relation to a statement issued by the Commonwealth Games Federation in relation to the Durban 2022 games:

  Published 13th March 2017.