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13 May 2022

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

Save the date: The Queen’s Baton to arrive in Birmingham 27-28 July!

Birmingham 2022 has unveiled the hotly-anticipated route the Queen’s Baton Relay will take in the West Midlands, and the rest of the host nation, this summer. Travelling via land, air and sea, more than 180 communities will experience the relay on a route spanning 2,500 miles.

Find out more about the Queen's Baton Relay route.

Be bold and celebrate your local area!

Unveil the beating heart of your neighbourhood with our Be Bold Be Birmingham local area packs: posters, backgrounds, and more! From Northfield to Newtown, celebrate your area of Birmingham.

Is your business ready for the Commonwealth Games?

We are working with Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce to help businesses plan ahead and maximise opportunities this summer. Join the free online business webinar on 19 May.

City's Chelsea Flower Show entry celebrates Games

Our status as Proud Host City for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is set to be showcased through the council’s Chelsea Flower Show entry.

Council Tax Rebate

We have started to pay the £150 Council Tax Rebate to households in council tax bands A to D. If you currently pay your council tax bill by direct debit, you will automatically receive your rebate. If you don’t pay by direct debit, you can now apply for the rebate on the council’s website.

City Council election results

All 101 seats in all 69 wards were contested in the Birmingham City Council elections on 5 May. Check out all the election results on the council’s website.

A34 Highways Improvement Scheme update

As we head toward the Games, successful A34 Highways work so far has included the removal of the Perry Barr flyover, a new bridge at the old Birchfield Island plus a new all-ways junction at the One Stop shopping centre. Ahead of substantial completion, one of the last remaining major pieces of work will involve carriageway resurfacing on the Birchfield Road (northbound) between Friday and Monday (May 13-16).

Book before travelling to Household Recycling Centres

Before you visit one of our FREE Household Recycling Centres, please make sure you have booked online. You can book available slots for the same day or up to three days in advance.

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