Archive for Press Releases
Woodcock Street work begins
News that work is set to begin this week on Birmingham City Council’s new office building at Woodcock Street in Aston is a huge boost to the jobs market and the environment - as well as saving taxpayers’ money in the process.
The new office is a key element of the authority’s plans to deliver over [...]
Boxing clever to beat graffiti
A Walmley resident is celebrating after receiving a £50 shopping voucher in recognition of her efforts to keep her local area clean and green.
Brenda Gardner was one of eight environmentally conscious residents from Sutton Coldfield who signed up for Birmingham City Council’s Adopt a Cable Box scheme.
The initiative has seen volunteer residents agree to look [...]
Big day for BSF programme
Media briefing date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Time: 9am
Location: Chamberlain Room, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham City Centre
Details: A unique glimpse into Birmingham’s future education landscape will be offered following the creation of a Local Education Partnership to kick start the first £180 million phase of the city’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.
Many of [...]
Brothers from Erdington given ASBIs
The reign of intimidation by two brothers on an estate in Erdington has been brought to an end after they were handed 2 year Anti Social Behaviour Injunctions (ASBIs) at Birmingham County Court, following joint action by Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police.
John Collins (30) and Craig Collins (34), of Erdington Road can no [...]
‘Wonderwall’ pair given 2 year ASBOs
Two men who stood outside various pubs and restaurants in Moseley and repeatedly sang Oasis’s ‘Wonderwall’ before harassing people for money have been handed down 2 year Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO) at Birmingham Magistrates Court today, following joint action by Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police.
James Ryan (40) of Dollery Drive, Edgbaston and Andrew [...]
Date agreed for beginning Ramadhan 2009
The Muslim Issues Steering Committee has agreed that the beginning of Ramadhan will be on 22nd August. Meetings will continue in order to achieve a consensus about a date for the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr at the end of Ramadhan.
These meetings on a regular basis discuss the formula for the sighting of the moon, to reach [...]
Paws for thought in Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield dog owners are being asked to stop and think about the impact of dog fouling on the local environment.
A new short term educational campaign by Environmental Wardens started 17th August to engage dog walkers in conversation and encourage them to carry pooper scooper materials to clean up after their dogs.
Organised by Birmingham City [...]
Lord Coe hails Birmingham
Sporting legend and Olympic supremo Lord Coe has applauded Birmingham’s 2012 efforts, insisting: “This is a UK-wide event and Birmingham is clearly determined to play a big part in the Games.”
Following high level talks in Berlin ahead of the World Athletics Championships, Jamaica have agreed to use Birmingham as a training base ahead of the [...]
Learning Centre on A-level standby
Birmingham Central Library’s Learning Centre is braced for an A-level rush as thousands of Birmingham youngsters ponder their next move.
The centre offers information and advice on learning and work opportunities available throughout the region.
Whether you want to continue you education, enter the world of work, take a gap-year or consider working abroad, staff are on [...]
Football event tackles mental health
From Gazza to Marcus Trescothick, the sports sector has seen a number of players experience problems with their mental health, yet the social stigma of these illnesses remains. Birmingham City Council is hosting the 2009 E.A.S.I Cup, Europe’s largest sports event for people with mental health issues at Moseley RFC from 19th – 21st August, [...]
