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News published June 2025

• Life-Saving Bleed Kit Donated to Local Shard End Florist as Part of Citywide Safety Drive

  A new bleed control kit has been donated to a local florist in Shard End after it was stolen.

  Published 13th June 2025.

• Operation CLOUD Intensifies: Council Enforces New Single-Use Vape Ban from 1 June

  From 1 June 2025, the sale of single use vapes will be officially banned across England under new national legislation designed to protect public health and the environment.

  Published 12th June 2025.

• Changes to Saturday opening hours of library buildings

  Following the integration of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Libraries and Information ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ into the new Connected Communities model, there will be changes in Saturday library opening hours.

  Published 10th June 2025.

• Measles: Protect yourself, your family and your community

  Measles cases have been increasing across ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.

  Published 6th June 2025.

• £76M Funding Set To Boost ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Status As ‘City Of Choice’ For Investors And Residents

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council is set to invest £76m into a range of projects aimed at boosting the city’s economy

  

  Published 5th June 2025.

• Working Together for a Safe and Festive Eid al-Adha in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council is sending warm wishes to all residents celebrating Eid al-Adha, a time of faith, community, and reflection for Muslim families across the city.

  

  Published 5th June 2025.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ joins global cities Kyoto and Jaipur as World Craft City status awarded

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ has officially been recognised as a World Craft City - making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the prestigious designation from the World Crafts Council.

  

  Published 3rd June 2025.