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17 Sept 2021

Welcome to Birmingham Bulletin, with the latest news and events from Birmingham City Council.

Max Whitlock, Olympic Gold medalist

Grab YOUR Games tickets

Get set to be amazed and inspired: Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 main ticket ballot is open NOW, until 30 September. 

A Games for EVERYONE

ALL Brummies will benefit from our 2022 Games: with £32million ALREADY spent with local businesses; £28,000 grants to local enterprises; plus 233 volunteer hours. And this is just the start!

Get ready to hit town – and walk with PRIDE! 

Birmingham Pride is back bold and bright on 25 and 26 September: with headline acts including Cheryl and Sophie Ellis-Bextor – plus funfair and street food. The iconic Pride Parade starts 11am on Saturday from Victoria Square. DON’T miss it!

Taking care of our young people

Back to school and looking for support for YOUR child? Find out about the latest SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) opportunities, events and support on offer.

COVID: grab a jab, Bab! 

Go on: protect yourself and others – and grab YOUR jab at a walk-in vaccination clinic TODAY. Find YOUR nearest walk-in COVID jab clinic HERE.

Customer service: meeting YOUR needs!

We want to exceed customer expectations, every day, with everything from quicker, more customer-focused decisions, to becoming a smarter, more connected council. Have YOUR say on our new customer service strategy by 27 September.

What have you got YOUR sights on? pic of careers team

Birmingham Careers Service is ready to see YOU in person again! Aged 16-19? So, come on: book YOUR slot to see a qualified careers adviser at the Library of Birmingham, any Tue, Wed or Thu afternoon.

Birmingham means business!

Does YOUR business continue to be affected by COVID? You may be able to apply for an Additional Restriction Grant (ARG), as we have just launched a second round of applications. Find out more about these COVID business grants – and apply – HERE.

The fabulous Flatpack is BACK!

From 23-26 September, the hotly-anticipated Flatpack festival returns – showcasing a whole host of terrific cinematic events across the city (including an unmissable outdoor cinema event). Grab YOUR Flatpack tickets NOW!

Brum’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market all set to return to mark its 21st year!

It’s just been announced that our super-popular Frankfurt Christmas Market is BACK, in NOVEMBER, to bring some outdoor festive cheer!

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