/news Birmingham City Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:39:29 +0000 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:39:29 +0000 /news/article/1625/future_secured_birminghams_haf_programme_expands_to_reach_more_families_than_ever Birmingham City Council is proud to spotlight the continued success of its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, Bring it on Brum! as the Department for Education confirms future funding. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0100 /news/article/1624/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. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:35:00 +0100 /news/article/1623/450k_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. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:24:00 +0100 /news/article/1622/birmingham_city_council_reaffirms_commitment_to_tackling_knife_crime_following_introduction_of_ronans_law A landmark initiative aims to close dangerous loopholes in the online sale of knives and strengthen protections for young people. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:19:00 +0100 /news/article/1621/alexander_stadium_named_as_new_albion_women_home The Alexander Stadium has been named as the new home for West Bromwich Albion Women. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:35:00 +0100 /news/article/1620/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. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:10:00 +0100 /news/article/1619/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. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:51:00 +0100 /news/article/1618/improving_street_lighting_to_reduce_energy_use The city council is improving street lighting by upgrading streetlights to energy-efficient LED lighting. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:24:00 +0100 /news/article/1617/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. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:24:00 +0100 /news/article/1616/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. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:26:00 +0100 /news/article/1615/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. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:40:00 +0100 /news/article/1614/carers_voices_take_centre_stage_at_birmingham_museum_and_art_gallery Carers from across the city are having their art exhibited at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:59:00 +0100 /news/article/1612/flowers_and_tributes_to_be_passed_to_osbourne_family In agreement with the Osbourne family the flowers and tributes that have been left on the Black Sabbath Bridge will be moved today (4 August). Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:52:00 +0100 /news/article/1611/consultations_on_parking_charges_at_sutton_lickey_hills_and_sheldon_parks Consultations for the proposed parking charge schemes at Lickey Hills Country Park, Sheldon Country Park and Sutton Park have begun today, 1 August. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:01:00 +0100 /news/article/1610/operation_cloud_and_advance_unite_to_tackle_illicit_trade_and_anti-social_behaviour A coordinated enforcement operation between Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards team and West Midlands Police has led to the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal goods. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:05:00 +0100 /news/article/1608/ozzy_fans_say_final_farewell_as_thousands_line_streets_to_witness_cortege Birmingham 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). Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:35:00 +0100 /news/article/1607/birmingham_to_honour_ozzy_osbourne_with_cortege_procession_on_broad_street_%E2%80%93_wednesday_30_july_1pm The city of Birmingham 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. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:12:00 +0100 /news/article/1609/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. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:10:00 +0100 /news/article/1606/birmingham_city_council_leaders_pay_moving_tribute_to_music_legend_ozzy_osbourne Civic Leaders have paid a heart-felt tribute to ‘Birmingham’s son’ following Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22nd. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:46:00 +0100 /news/article/1605/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. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:22:00 +0100