News archive
News published August 2025
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An innovative app is helping Birmingham tenants use shopping discounts to pay rent
Birmingham City Council tenants can now get extra help with paying their rent because of an app that gives discounts at many big stores across the country.
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£450K in fines issued as Birmingham City Council cracks down on unlicensed rental properties
Birmingham City Council is encouraging landlords to act urgently and apply for a relevant licence or face fines of up to £30,000 for each unlicensed property.
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Birmingham City Council Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Knife Crime Following Introduction of Ronan’s Law
A landmark initiative aims to close dangerous loopholes in the online sale of knives and strengthen protections for young people.
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Alexander Stadium named as new Albion Women home
The Alexander Stadium has been named as the new home for West Bromwich Albion Women.
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Man given suspended prison sentence for fly-tipping
A man has today been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, for fly-tipping in Birmingham.
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Ofsted / CQC Area SEND inspection outcome of Birmingham Local Area Partnership
Improvements in several areas of Birmingham’s services for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities have been recognised by national inspectors in a report published today.
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Improving street lighting to reduce energy use
The city council is improving street lighting by upgrading streetlights to energy-efficient LED lighting.
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Illegal Goods Seized Across Birmingham as Operation Cloud Strikes Again
Birmingham City Council's Trading Standards team, in partnership with West Midlands Police, carried out multiple major enforcement actions under the ongoing Operation Cloud initiative.
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Successful overnight tram tests for metro extension
Trams have reached Millennium Point in a successful overnight track test on the first leg of a new tram extension out to Birmingham City FC’s forthcoming 60,000-seater stadium.
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Greener ways of travel for NHS staff commended by city council
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has become the first in the city to be commended for its greener travel to work schemes.