News archive
News published October 2019
-
Cemeteries see start to restoration works
A £2.3 million restoration to Key Hill and Warstone Lane cemeteries has started in the heart of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Jewellery Quarter.
-
Court Order extends street cruising ban for another three years
An injunction banning street cruising from the roads of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ has been extended for another three years following a successful application to the courts by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council.
-
Draft sustainable parking strategy set for consultation
A new draft strategy designed to manage parking in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ in order to create a more efficient and sustainable transport network is set to go out to public consultation.
-
Henry Dimbleby launches ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Food Conversation
Co-founder of food chain Leon, Henry Dimbleby, is spending the day in the city to launch the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Food Conversation, which will feed into a national food strategy.
-
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.
-
Rogue travel agent jailed for non-existent flights scam
A businessman who scammed holiday makers out of around £30,000 by taking their cash and failing to supply them with flight tickets has been jailed for 21 months.
-
Council leader to update secretary of state on improvement progress
City Council leader Ian Ward will send a letter to the secretary of state updating him on progress made on the council’s ongoing improvement journey, following approval by cabinet.
-
Senior Inclusive Growth acting up appointments announced
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council has announced two senior acting up appointments within its Inclusive Growth directorate.
-
Remembrance Sunday 2019 in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥
´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s annual Remembrance Day Service will take place on Colmore Row, opposite St Philip’s Cathedral, on Sunday 10 November, attended by military veterans and Armed Forces representatives.
-
´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2019
The city’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market will mark its 20th year in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ when it returns next month.