Welcome to Birmingham Bulletin, with the latest news and events from Birmingham City Council.
LESS than ONE year to go until the Commonwealth Games
Brummies made a beeline for Centenary Square last Wed, 28 July – to enjoy a sporting extravaganza to mark this BIG Games milestone. Did YOU see the Birmingham sky lit up by the drone display, the night before?
We’ve unveiled the first of our 20 new hydrogen buses – a national first, outside London: and a BIG step toward our zero-carbon target.
Be Bold, Be Birmingham – and join the Big Brum Boogie!
We’ve NEVER needed moments of joy more – now Public Health is encouraging us to join secret dance flash mobs! So whether YOU are into 80s or techno, sign up NOW!
Reuse and upcycle: there's a new shop in town
Visit the household recycling centres at Tyseley, Kings Norton or Castle Brom, you can now DONATE items for the new Reuse Shop at Tyseley. Go green – and help someone!
Council cabinet welcomes new face
Find out about our new cabinet member and slight reshuffle: more than ever, we’re putting people at the heart of what we do – so we can build a better Birmingham for us all.
OPEN AS USUAL!
All Corporation Street, Stephenson Street and Pinfold Street stores, salons and bars remain open during the tram maintenance works to the track. PLEASE visit as planned!
£62m for affordable homes unveiled
We’re on a mission to boost the supply of affordable homes, prevent homelessness – and get people out of the least suitable accommodation in the city.
Have YOUR say on plans to cut carbon emissions in city centre