Tag: Councillor Ian Ward
Birmingham International Marathon date announced
The date of the inaugural Birmingham International Marathon has been announced as October 15, 2017. Councillor Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “It’s absolutely fantastic news that Birmingham has been chosen to stage an international marathon and now the countdown has begun to October 15, 2017 – a date which I’m sure will […]
Parade of Champions will celebrate legendary athletics performances in the city
As the best of Britain’s current Olympic hopefuls look forward to winning their place in Team GB for the Rio Olympics at the British Championships on 24-26 June, former Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth champion Kelly Sotherton today became the first athlete to be commemorated in Birmingham’s ‘Parade of Champions’. The ‘Parade of Champions’ will […]
Queen’s Award for community sports hub
A voluntary group from Birmingham which manages the Holford Drive Community Sports Hub has had its work recognised with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Councillor Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “This is fantastic news for Holford Drive Community […]
Birmingham takes centre stage for the countdown to Rio
Birmingham is set to confirm its status as the UK’s home of athletics this month when it hosts two key athletics events on the road to Rio. Both the Birmingham Diamond League on Sunday 5 June and the British Championships from 24 to 26 June are organised by British Athletics, in partnership with Birmingham City […]
Sport Relief returns to Birmingham
Birmingham residents are big urged to follow in the footsteps of Jessica Ennis-Hill and Mo Farah by running – or walking – around Alexander Stadium in aid of Sport Relief. The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile returns to the city on Sunday, March 20, and is organised by Birmingham City Council’s events team with funding from […]
Birmingham Rugby World Cup fanzone prepares to welcome fans
Fans can experience the excitement and atmosphere of the Rugby World Cup with thousands of others at Birmingham’s official fanzone, which opens in Eastside Park on Friday (18th) ready for the opening game between England and Fiji. The fanzone is free to enter and will be open from Friday, September 18, to Sunday, September 20, […]
Your chance to become a Birmingham Ambassador during Super September
Volunteers are being sought to become Birmingham Ambassadors during a month of high profile events expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the city in September. Birmingham Ambassadors will be the public face of the city for visitors during key events such as the Rugby World Cup matches at Villa Park on September […]
Birmingham’s Rugby World Cup fanzone announced
Tickets for this year’s Rugby World Cup matches at Villa Park may have sold out, but Birmingham residents and visitors can still experience the excitement of the tournament at the city’s official fanzone – one of just 15 around the country. Located at Eastside Park, the fanzone will be free to enter and will be […]
