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Birmingham to Honour Ozzy Osbourne with Cortege Procession on Broad Street – Wednesday 30 July 1pm
The city of Birmingham is to pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne as his cortege and family visit Broad Street in the city that he loved.
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OZZY fans say final farewell as thousands line streets to witness cortege
Birmingham City welcomed thousands of Ozzy Osbourne fans who flocked to watch an emotional cortege wind through the city in honour of the rock legend who died last Tuesday (July 22).
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Council applies for contempt of court proceedings against Unite the Union
The following update has been issued regarding the injunction preventing blocking of waste vehicles.
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Birmingham City Council Leaders pay moving tribute to music legend Ozzy Osbourne
Civic Leaders have paid a heart-felt tribute to ‘Birmingham’s son’ following Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22nd.
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Drop in road casualties across the West Midlands
More than 100 fewer people were killed or seriously injured on the West Midlands’ roads in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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Council Targets Prolific Fly-Tipper in Major Enforcement Operation
Birmingham City Council successfully carried out a major enforcement operation to arrest a prolific fly-tipper who had been under investigation for the past six months.
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Major funding agreed for Smithfield Birmingham
An agreement has been made which brings the delivery of one of the largest and most exciting urban regeneration schemes in Europe a step closer.
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Birmingham signs up to West Midlands Growth Plan
The West Midlands Growth Plan has been launched by the regional mayor alongside local authority leaders.
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Birmingham City Council tenants make big savings thanks to a new money saving app
Birmingham City Council tenants are enjoying discounts at over 100 national retailers, thanks to a new money-saving app called Housing Perks.
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Birmingham becomes UK's first Nature City
Birmingham has been declared the UK’s first official Nature City, as part of a UK-wide programme working to bring access to nature to urban communities.
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Locations for new speed cameras announced
Six new sites for the location of speed cameras across Birmingham have been announced by the city council, which will be installed by the end of the year.
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Council visits around 2,000 tenants in an intensive week of activity to offer support
Visiting housing tenants and asking them how they are has been the focus of an intensive week of activity by Birmingham City Council.
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Retrofit project that has made council homes warmer and has saved tenants money wins award
Birmingham City Council tenants in more than 2,000 households are now living in greener, warmer council homes thanks to a scheme that won a Retrofit Project of the Year award.
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Statement on latest position on waste service industrial action
Statement from Cllr John Cotton, leader of the city council -
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Woman prosecuted for illegally subletting Birmingham council home
A former Birmingham City Council tenant has been fined and lost her council home after pleading guilty to unlawfully subletting.
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Further consultation on future of council-run care centres
The city council is running a phase 3 consultation on the future of its three council-run care centres: Kenrick, Perry Tree and Ann Marie Howes.
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Birmingham Urges Residents to Support National Knife Surrender Campaign to Tackle Weapon-Related Harm
Birmingham City Council is backing a national campaign to reduce knife crime by encouraging residents to surrender dangerous weapons anonymously and safely.
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Birmingham Steps Up for ASB Awareness Week to Support Victims and Safer Communities
Birmingham City Council is backing the UK-wide campaign for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2025, taking place from 30 June to 6 July.
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Birmingham Targets Dangerous E-Bikes in Major Multi-Agency Crackdown
Birmingham City Council and partners have carried out a major enforcement operation targeting illegally modified e-bikes in Birmingham city centre.
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Black Sabbath awarded the Freedom of the City of Birmingham
The founding members of Black Sabbath were awarded the Freedom of the City of Birmingham at a ceremony in the Council House on Saturday.
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Landscape improvements for Perry Park completed
As part of the Legacy Project for the Alexander Stadium and Perry Park the council’s in-house landscape architects have worked with local residents on the design of new facilities for the park.
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A bold and confident vision to shape Birmingham’s future approved
Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together, a bold vision setting out the shared ambitions of the city, its partners and citizens, and the Corporate Plan setting out the council’s priorities, were approved.
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Alexander Stadium celebrates the completion of Commonwealth Games-funded Legacy transformation project.
Alexander Stadium, host venue during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has marked a new chapter in its 48-year history following the completion of its Legacy Capital Redevelopment Programme.
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Birmingham recognised for taking bold leadership on environment
Birmingham has been recognised as one of 112 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency.
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Significant Boost in Temporary Accommodation for Birmingham
Vulnerable families in Birmingham in need of temporary accommodation will benefit from the acquisition of a property in the city.
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How Birmingham will benefit from the Government’s Spending Review
Access to more affordable homes, increased funding for schools and their pupils, and investment in Birmingham’s transport networks are among the Chancellor’s spending priorities.
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No One Left Behind: Birmingham Highlights Vital Support for Migrant Survivors This Refugee Week
As part of Refugee Week 2025 (16-22 June), Birmingham City Council is raising awareness of the life-saving support available for refugee and migrant survivors of domestic abuse.
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Life-Saving Bleed Kit Donated to Local Shard End Florist as Part of Citywide Safety Drive
A new bleed control kit has been donated to a local florist in Shard End after it was stolen.
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Operation CLOUD Intensifies: Council Enforces New Single-Use Vape Ban from 1 June
From 1 June 2025, the sale of single use vapes will be officially banned across England under new national legislation designed to protect public health and the environment.
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Changes to Saturday opening hours of library buildings
Following the integration of Birmingham City Council’s Community Libraries and Information services into the new Connected Communities model, there will be changes in Saturday library opening hours.