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News published October 2022

• Improvements continue following SEND commissioner report

  Birmingham’s SEND commissioner’s report about SEND services in Birmingham, published by the Department for Education in May, is to go to the city council’s cabinet.

  Published 31st October 2022.

• Extended opening hours to support residents with advice and information on cost of living issues

  Operating hours are being extended at two city council Neighbourhood Advice and Information Centres to help support people through the cost of living crisis.

  

  Published 31st October 2022.

• Birmingham City Council responds to DLUHC report on Exempt Accommodation

  Responding to the report from DLUHC on Exempt accommodation, Sharon Thompson Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness for Birmingham City Council, said:

  

  Published 27th October 2022.

• Work begins on £2million Dolphin Centre project in Ward End

  Work to improve the Dolphin Centre in Ward End is well underway and is scheduled for completion in March 2023.

  

  Published 25th October 2022.

• National award for Perry Barr Residential Scheme

  National recognition has been given to the council-led regeneration of Perry Barr in the form of a prestigious RICS UK Award.

  

  Published 24th October 2022.

• Birmingham’s Warm Welcome spaces open

  A network of free-to-use Warm Welcome sites is being made available across Birmingham, with the first hubs opening today as part of the city’s response to the cost of living crisis.

  

  Published 24th October 2022.

• Engage for Ukraine scheme awards £270,000 in grants to community groups

  Birmingham community groups supporting Ukrainian refugees have received grants totalling £270,000 from the Engage for Ukraine Community Grants Scheme this week.

  Published 11th October 2022.

• Cost of Living Emergency Programme report approved by cabinet

  The city council has set out next steps in its plans to address the cost of living crisis for Birmingham residents and businesses, including a campaign highlighting where people can get help.

  

  Published 11th October 2022.

• First steps set to be taken on journey to adoption of new Birmingham Local Plan

  The first step on the journey to shape the planning framework that will guide development and regeneration activity in Birmingham over the next 20 years is set for approval tomorrow (October 11).

  

  Published 10th October 2022.

• Industry award won by council for cleaner streets scheme

  National recognition has been earned for the city council’s Mobile Household Recycling Centre (MHRC) service – in the form of a prestigious Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Award.

  

  Published 7th October 2022.

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