News archive
News published June 2025
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Black Sabbath awarded the Freedom of the City of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥
The founding members of Black Sabbath were awarded the Freedom of the City of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ at a ceremony in the Council House on Saturday.
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Landscape improvements for Perry Park completed
As part of the Legacy Project for the Alexander Stadium and Perry Park the council’s in-house landscape architects have worked with local residents on the design of new facilities for the park.
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A bold and confident vision to shape ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s future approved
Shaping ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Future Together, a bold vision setting out the shared ambitions of the city, its partners and citizens, and the Corporate Plan setting out the council’s priorities, were approved.
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Alexander Stadium celebrates the completion of Commonwealth Games-funded Legacy transformation project.
Alexander Stadium, host venue during the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games, has marked a new chapter in its 48-year history following the completion of its Legacy Capital Redevelopment Programme.
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ recognised for taking bold leadership on environment
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ has been recognised as one of 112 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency.
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Significant Boost in Temporary Accommodation for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥
Vulnerable families in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ in need of temporary accommodation will benefit from the acquisition of a property in the city.
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How ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ will benefit from the Government’s Spending Review
Access to more affordable homes, increased funding for schools and their pupils, and investment in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s transport networks are among the Chancellor’s spending priorities.
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No One Left Behind: ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Highlights Vital Support for Migrant Survivors This Refugee Week
As part of Refugee Week 2025 (16-22 June), ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council is raising awareness of the life-saving support available for refugee and migrant survivors of domestic abuse.
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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.
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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.