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Birmingham 2022 asks schools to ‘Bring the Power’ to mark the Commonwealth Games
Schools are encouraged to design their own Bring the Power Festival Day to bring the power of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to their setting
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Birmingham community turn bus stops into stained-glass art galleries
Seven new bus stops on Birmingham’s Soho Road have been wrapped to reflect the areas diversity and history as part of the On Our Way project
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games reveals Queen’s Baton Relay route in the West Midlands
The Queen’s Baton will arrive in the Proud Host City of Birmingham on 27 July to 28 July
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Birmingham’s role as Proud Host City for the Commonwealth Games to be showcased at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
Birmingham 2022 is the theme for the city council’s Chelsea Flower Show entry
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Alexander Stadium is handed over for final leg of Games-time preparations
Alexander Stadium hits major milestone as the venue officially hands over to Birmingham 2022
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Birmingham 2022 unveils medals for the Commonwealth Games
Medals for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have been revealed for the first time
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St George’s Day celebration hosted by council for Team England in Birmingham
A giant St George flag adorned the side of Birmingham Town Hall to celebrate St George’s Day with local athletes and community groups
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Army deliver successful Alexander Stadium test event
British Army athletes make history at the redeveloped Alexander Stadium
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Birmingham 2022 celebrates 100 days to go at completed Sandwell Aquatics Centre as tickets go back on sale
Construction at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre has been completed 100 days before the start of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Batonbearers confirmed to ‘Take It On’ and carry Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton
Thousands of inspirational people selected to carry the Queen’s Baton as it visits every region of England this summer
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Birmingham 2022 unveils official uniform for Commonwealth Collective volunteers
Birmingham 2022 has revealed the official uniform which will be worn by 14,000 volunteers and the Games workforce
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Athletics track improvement works to commence at Wyndley
Second phase of improvements work at Wyndley Leisure Centre gets underway in April
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New Commonwealth Forest at Woodgate Valley Country Park
A new Commonwealth Forest at Woodgate Valley Country Park has been planted as part of Severn Trent’s plan to create 2022-acres of Commonwealth Forest across the region
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International delegates visit Birmingham ahead of Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth nations and territories visit Birmingham to make final Games preparations
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National Trust celebrates spring and Birmingham’s botanical history with city centre pop-up blossom gardens
More than 50 blossoming trees have been installed in Birmingham city centre as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival
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Update on city planning for Birmingham 2022 given during Ambassador visit
Birmingham City Council welcomed US Ambassador Reeker to the city to showcase the Proud Host City preparations ahead of Birmingham 2022
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: National Lottery funding to boost employment opportunities for young people
The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England’s Lottery Sports Fund set to boost opportunities for young people across Birmingham in 2022 and beyond
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Heritage: Be Bold, Be Birmingham Podcast
Episode 12 of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast is all about the city’s heritage with special guest Sara Wajid
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Commonwealth Day celebrated at the Alexander Stadium as countdown continues
Commonwealth Day is celebrated at the Alexander Stadium with athletics stars and local school children.
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Commonwealth Day: Why Birmingham is the Host City
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, discusses the progress made on preparations for Birmingham 2022
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Communities Get Creative for the Birmingham 2022 Festival
Over 100 community groups across Birmingham are to stage their own festival events and projects as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival thanks to funding from Birmingham City Council
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International Women’s Day: Be Bold, Be Birmingham Podcast
International Women’s Day special edition of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast with Madeleine Kludge and Yasmin Nessa
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The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton relay reaches halfway point
The Queen’s Baton Relay has completed 147 days out of its 294-day journey, marking the halfway point
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Innovation: Be Bold, Be Birmingham Podcast
Innovating Brum! We talk new technologies, evolving industries and career opportunities in episode 10 of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast with guests Taran Singh and Clayton Shaw
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Be a School Batonbearer!
The Birmingham 2022 Learning Programme are offering all schools in the city with secondary age pupils a once in a lifetime chance to nominate a student to be a Batonbearer in the Queen’s Baton Relay.
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Birmingham 2022 Festival reveals a celebration of creativity
The Birmingham 2022 Festival has announced its six-month long cultural programme taking place across Birmingham and the West Midlands. There will be over 200 events.
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Celebration time! Community groups awarded funding to help embrace Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Funds totalling £300,000 have been given to 65 projects in 36 wards during the first round of awards for a city council programme designed to help people celebrate Birmingham 2022
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Opportunity: Be Bold, Be Birmingham Podcast
Opportunity knocks! We talk role models, representation and opportunities in Birmingham in episode nine of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast with guests Tru Powell and Luke Tonge.
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Commonwealth Links - The Lord Mayor of Birmingham visits Pakistan
A blog from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham before he travels to Pakistan later this week. He will meet with government officials to discuss the Games and promote opportunities for business and tourism
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Made in Brum: Be Bold, Be Birmingham Podcast
We talk film, arts and TV in episode eight of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast with guests Ben Wooldridge and Nigel Harris
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Birmingham 2022 launches recruitment drive for thousands of jobs
Over 20,000 Birmingham 2022 contractor roles are now available to help the Games run smoothly
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Bring the Power: Common Ground Grant
Exciting Commonwealth Games funding opportunity for all Birmingham secondary schools
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Latest video of Alexander Stadium Redevelopment
Stunning new video of the progress at the Alexander Stadium Redevelopment
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Brummie humour: Be Bold, Be Birmingham Podcast
It’s all about Brummie humour in episode seven of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast featuring Janice Connolly and Tal Davies.
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Queen’s Baton Relay arrives at University of Birmingham smart campus in Dubai
Students and staff at the University of Birmingham Dubai welcome the Queen’s Baton to new iconic campus ahead of its visit to Expo 2020 Dubai
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Final call for Batonbearers as nominations for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay near close in England
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games announces closing deadline for Batonbearer nominations in England
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Birmingham celebrates the Platinum Jubilee with a 22km Walkway
A special Platinum Walkway in Birmingham has been announced to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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Exclusive episode of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast
An exclusive episode of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast is available to download now
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Three million pounds for the arts and culture in Birmingham
Almost three million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham for 2022/23 is set to be approved by cabinet.
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Perry Barr masterplan set to help secure Birmingham’s 2022 legacy
The final version of the Perry Barr 2040: A Vision for Legacy masterplan is due for adoption by Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on 8 February.
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Get Set for the Games
Residents and businesses encouraged to start planning for the Games
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Sports hub in Perry Barr set for £500k boost
£500,000 upgrade to a community sports facility in Perry Barr have been confirmed.
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The search begins to find volunteers to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Applications have opened for volunteers to join the cast of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies at Birmingham 2022
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Search is on for 2,022 inspirational people to carry the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton around England
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games kicks off the search to find the 2,022 Batonbearers who will carry Queen’s Baton around England
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CGF mark anniversary awarding 2022 Commonwealth Games to Birmingham
The Commonwealth Games Federation celebrated the 4-year anniversary awarding the 2022 Commonwealth Games to Birmingham with a return to Arena Academy, the school where the host city was announced.
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Food glorious food: Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast
Episode six of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast is available to download now
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Organisations invited to apply to become part of Stronger Communities scheme
A search has been launched for organisations that can help support a range of activities being developed to bring people together as a result of the city hosting the Commonwealth Games
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Embracing creativity: episode 5 of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast
Episode five of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast is available to download now
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Walking routes upgrade to support Commonwealth Games and city’s long-term legacy
A £1.6million package of improvements to key walking routes ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the council.
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Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships
Proposals to extend Birmingham’s status as the home of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships until 2026 are due for discussion by the city council’s Cabinet on 14 December.
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Be Bold podcast episode 4: We’ve got more canals than Venice
Episode four of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast is available to download now.
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How Birmingham will be Bold through its Commonwealth Games legacy
Birmingham City Council’s legacy plan for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published.
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Birmingham 2022 launches first Official Retail Store
The first Official Retail Store for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has opened on New Street, Birmingham.
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Listen to episode 3 of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast
Episode three of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast is available to download now.
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Birmingham 2022 announces world-class training venues for eleven different sports
Official training venues for Birmingham 2022 confirmed for eleven different sports
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Listen to episode 2 of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast
Episode two of the Be Bold, Be Birmingham podcast is available to download now
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Be Bold, Be Birmingham Podcast is LIVE!
The official Be Bold, Be Birmingham Podcast is available to download now.
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Severn Trent reveal first Tiny Forest sites across Birmingham and the West Midlands in partnership with Birmingham 2022
Severn Trent and Birmingham 2022 have announced the developments as global leaders meet in Glasgow for COP26 to address the threats that climate change and the loss of nature bring.
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Perry lights up the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Perry, the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games mascot, was the star attraction on the opening day of the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market.
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Search for Stronger Communities project partners
Search launched for organisations to help enable and facilitate projects developed by Birmingham City Council as the host city for the Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham 2022 launches free digital Queen’s Baton Relay educational resources for primary schools
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has launched free online learning resources for primary schools, themed around Queen’s Baton Relay.
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Communities in Erdington Welcome Little Amal to Birmingham
A 3.5m tall puppet of a 9-year-old Syrian refugee named Little Amal was welcomed by hundreds of Erdington residents as part of her 8,000km journey titled The Walk.
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Birmingham 2022 confirms final venue as road event courses are announced
The courses for all four road events for Birmingham 2022 has been revealed. The Marathon will start in Smithfield and finish in Birmingham’s Victoria Square.
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Queen’s Baton Relay sets off from Birmingham Airport on epic 294-day journey across the Commonwealth
Today, the Queen’s Baton Relay will start its epic 294-day journey across the globe
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The Queen officially launches the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace
Today, Her Majesty The Queen has officially launched the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in a unique ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Stunning Queen’s Baton design and Queen’s Baton Relay route revealed for Birmingham 2022
Birmingham 2022 have unveiled the design of The Queen’s Baton and details of the international route for the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay.
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Stars visit Alexander Stadium
Olympic and Paralympic stars visit crucial Birmingham 2022 venue to inspect progress and announce intention to compete
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First details revealed for Birmingham 2022 Festival
Today (Friday 17 September), organisers have announced the first details of the Birmingham 2022 Festival - a 6 month celebration spotlighting creativity and culture in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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Birmingham 2022 main ticket ballot begins
The main ticket ballot for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is now live
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Second round of Celebrating Communities funding available to help people embrace Birmingham 2022
Residents and community groups now have a second chance to bid for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham 2022 opens ‘Commonwealth Collective’ Volunteer Selection Centre
The Volunteer Selection Centre for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opened on 6 September.
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Celebrating Communities: A blank canvas of opportunity
The countdown is on until Round Two of Celebrating Communities Small Grants Funding Scheme begins in early September.
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New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city
The long-term future of indoor athletics in Birmingham is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and Birmingham City Council.
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Sports festival showcases Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
One year to go festival highlights incredible sports programme at next summer’s Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Design competition for Commonwealth Games presentation items launched
A great opportunity is being launched to support the council’s role in welcoming VIPs and dignitaries during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Tickets for children in care
Children in care, in Birmingham, to receive 5,000 Commonwealth Games tickets
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New strategy sets out major sporting events legacy from Commonwealth Games
A new strategy outlining the principles that will underpin Birmingham City Council’s efforts to secure the right to host major sporting events in the next decade has been published.
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Affordable homes set to be delivered sooner than expected at Perry Barr Residential Scheme
Updated plans designed to maximise the regeneration benefits of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme are detailed in a Revised Full Business Case (RFBC) Update due before Cabinet on 27 July.
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Birmingham ticket ballot opens
People who live in Birmingham and the West Midlands can apply for tickets in an exclusive ballot
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Birmingham 2022 Creative City Grants
Applications have gone live for Birmingham 2022 Creative City Grants
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Be Bold, Be Birmingham street art mural unveiled at Smithfield Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has boldly unveiled a stunning new street art mural.
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Birmingham 2022 reveals ticket details for biggest ever Commonwealth Games sports programme
The full sports event schedule for Birmingham 2022 has been released
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Field star set to track stadium progress in reporter role
Team GB and Team England triple jumper Nathan Douglas is to chart progress made during the final 12 months of the Alexander Stadium’s redevelopment in a series of vlogs for Birmingham City Council.
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Be Bold, Be Birmingham
Did YOU know that Monday, 15 March is 500 days to go until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begins.
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Council finalises details of £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund
Plans to utilise the final third of Birmingham City Council’s £6million Commonwealth Games Community Fund are due before the council’s Cabinet on 16 March.
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Birmingham 2022 - Celebrating Communities
Bid now for a slice of a £2million council fund created to help people celebrate Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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New Alexander Stadium takes shape as impressive redevelopment progresses at pace
An inspection of the progress on the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was carried out by athletes and project partners today (16 December).
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Council announces £2m boost for city’s grassroots cultural activity for Commonwealth Games
Proposals for a £2million programme to engage 200,000 community participants in Birmingham 2022 culture-related activities is set for approval by the city council’s Cabinet on (13 October).
