News archive
News published July 2025
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Operation Cloud and Advance Unite to Tackle Illicit Trade and Anti-Social Behaviour
A coordinated enforcement operation between ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council’s Trading Standards team and West Midlands Police has led to the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal goods.
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OZZY fans say final farewell as thousands line streets to witness cortege
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City welcomed thousands of Ozzy Osbourne fans who flocked to watch an emotional cortege wind through the city in honour of the rock legend who died last Tuesday (July 22).
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ to Honour Ozzy Osbourne with Cortege Procession on Broad Street – Wednesday 30 July 1pm
The city of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ is to pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne as his cortege and family visit Broad Street in the city that he loved.
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Council applies for contempt of court proceedings against Unite the Union
The following update has been issued regarding the injunction preventing blocking of waste vehicles.
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council Leaders pay moving tribute to music legend Ozzy Osbourne
Civic Leaders have paid a heart-felt tribute to ‘´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s son’ following Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22nd.
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Drop in road casualties across the West Midlands
More than 100 fewer people were killed or seriously injured on the West Midlands’ roads in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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Council Targets Prolific Fly-Tipper in Major Enforcement Operation
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council successfully carried out a major enforcement operation to arrest a prolific fly-tipper who had been under investigation for the past six months.
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Major funding agreed for Smithfield ´ºÓêÖ±²¥
An agreement has been made which brings the delivery of one of the largest and most exciting urban regeneration schemes in Europe a step closer.
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ signs up to West Midlands Growth Plan
The West Midlands Growth Plan has been launched by the regional mayor alongside local authority leaders.
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council tenants make big savings thanks to a new money saving app
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council tenants are enjoying discounts at over 100 national retailers, thanks to a new money-saving app called Housing Perks.