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7 January 2022

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

2022: it’s coming HOME!

The Maldives has given the Queen’s Baton Relay a beautiful, warm welcome – as the Baton is passed across the globe, to head back to Brum for our Commonwealth Games in July! Get YOUR Games tickets NOW! STOP PRESS: Sport Relief has just been announced as Games Partner – EXCITING!

Reception and Year 2-3 admissions for Sept: application DEADLINE, 15 Jan!

If you apply late, you’re less likely to be offered one of your preferred schools – so make YOUR school application NOW.

Been jabbed and boosted?

ALL UK adults can now book booster jabs – which give longer-term protection against getting seriously ill from COVID. Book YOUR jab or booster NOW. And – in Brum – you can get a FREE CAB for your jab!

Face coverings save lives!

Unless exempt, you SHOULD be wearing face coverings in shops and on public transport – NOW, all staff and students in year 7 and above must wear them in classrooms and communal areas. Remind yourself WHY face coverings are LIFESAVERS.

FANCY a New Year FULL of endless possibilities?

The amazing Business and Learning team in the Library of Birmingham sends YOU warmest wishes for 2022. Plus, our life-changing Birmingham Careers Service wants to be with you all the way, too!

Reflecting on a difficult year? Anxious about 2022?

If you’re struggling, it is important to talk to someone. The Birmingham and Solihull 24hr mental health helpline is here for YOU: 0121 262 3555 or 0800 915 9292; or there is online mental health info HERE.

At YOUR service!

THROUGHOUT 2022, don't forget, we want to hear from YOU! Whether you’ve got a comment, compliment or complaint, a question, or fancy being part of a consultation, we want to hear from YOU!

It’s COLD out there: be a good Samaritan!

If YOU see someone sleeping rough in Brum, please contact Streetlink via their app or their website: Streetlink.org.uk Or, call 0330 500 0914.

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