News archive
News published December 2020
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ reaches new deal to improve standards for homeless families
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council has today announced the start of a new partnership with Switch Hospitality Management (SWHM).
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Major Research Study to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Central Business Districts
Study established by Colmore Business District, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ which will provide the case study for The Future Business District
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City centre car park to close in January
Motorists who use one of the council’s city centre car parks are being warned that it will close next month.
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Joint statement from the seven West Midlands metropolitan authorities
As we approach the festive season, we have a very simple message for everyone in the West Midlands: The single biggest thing we can all do for our families and friends this Christmas is keep them safe
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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).
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Cabinet approval for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Smithfield contract
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council has agreed to enter into a joint venture agreement with Lendlease Europe for the £1.9bn ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Smithfield development, following Cabinet’s approval earlier today (15 Dec).
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Brummies tune in to watch local chefs raise awareness for homelessness scheme
A virtual Cook-A-Long show hosted by Michelin-starred TV chef, Glynn Purnell, saw people tune in to raise awareness of West Midlands homelessness scheme, Change into Action.
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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.
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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.
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council develop communication campaign to further support disadvantaged communities
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s Public Health Division have successfully tendered for additional community support ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ to ensure COVID-19 and Test and Trace messages are shared widely with the city.