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News published May 2020

• Number of mourners allowed at funerals in Birmingham increases to 16

  Following new guidance from the Government, Birmingham City Council has increased the number of mourners allowed to attend funerals from six to 16.

  Published 29th May 2020.

• Further footway widening on Ladypool Road

  From Monday 1 June, temporary footway widening will be introduced along Ladypool Road in Sparkbrook, Birmingham to help with social distancing.

  Published 29th May 2020.

• Council works to identify businesses for cash grants

  The Council is making significant progress processing grants for struggling businesses.

  

  Published 28th May 2020.

• Thousands of households to benefit from Council Tax Hardship Fund

  Council tax support measures have been introduced to help those who need support with Council Tax payments.

  

  Published 26th May 2020.

• Birmingham secures funding for e-cargo bike pilot scheme

  Following a successful bid application, Birmingham City Council has secured £58,000 in government grant funding to run an e-cargo bike pilot in the city.

  

  Published 21st May 2020.

• Secretary of State for Transport asked to support default 20mph speed limit in Birmingham

  Yesterday, 20 May 2020, Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE, wrote to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP.

  Published 21st May 2020.

• Planning determinations exceed Government targets during lockdown

  Planning officers at Birmingham City Council are exceeding Government targets with more than 1,000 determinations made since lockdown began.

  Published 19th May 2020.

• Statement on re-opening of Birmingham schools

  A letter has been sent to parents and school staff about the re-opening of Birmingham's schools.

  Published 19th May 2020.

• Avison Young secures major Birmingham City Council property investment brief

  The Council has appointed Avison Young to review it's Commercial Investment Property Portfolio.

  Published 18th May 2020.

• Business support- a message from Councillor Ian Ward

  Councillor Ian Ward's message for businesses in Birmingham needing support during these difficult times.

  

  Published 15th May 2020.

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