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Birmingham scores major global sports summit
Birmingham will welcome 1,500 leaders from over 120 international federations and the business of sport. SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit will take place from 7 to 11 April 2024 at the ICC.
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Council success at Royal Town Planning Institute’s regional awards
It was an evening of success for the city council at the RTPI West Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2023 on Friday (30 June 30.
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Funding boost for 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham
The Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund has allocated £13.7million to support Birmingham as the host of the European Athletics Championships in 2026.
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Volunteers Collective Launch safeguards Legacy of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Volunteers
Coinciding with Volunteers’ Week 2023 the Commonwealth Games Legacy Charity, United By 2022, has launched its volunteering legacy with the Volunteers Collective and a report on Event Volunteering.
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Birmingham and Villa Park confirmed to be part of UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid
Birmingham and Villa Park have been selected to be a host city and stadia as part of the UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid.
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Construction complete on Perry Barr Residential Scheme
The regeneration of Perry Barr in Birmingham took another step forwards today as it was confirmed that construction is now complete on the first phase of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme.
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Birmingham Festival 23 to mark one-year anniversary of Commonwealth Games
A 10 day programme of free events that will showcase Birmingham’s rich cultural offer will take place in Centenary Square from 28 July to 6 August.
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University sports students set to study at major Commonwealth Games venue
Students from Birmingham City University will study sports and exercise-related courses at the Alexander Stadium from January 2024
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£70m of unspent Commonwealth Games funding to be targeted on levelling up Birmingham and West Midlands
Birmingham and wider region set to benefit from extra money thanks to the Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham to host spectacular Women’s Tour 2023 Final
Birmingham welcomes the Women's Tour 2023 final in June.
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Six months to go until World Blind Games arrives in Birmingham
Birmingham is set to welcome the world’s largest sporting event for blind and partially sighted people from 18 to 27 August. Around 1,250 blind and partially sighted athletes will be taking part.
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New indoor athletics track helps strengthen city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits
£1.7million athletics track purchased by Birmingham City Council set to host UK Athletics Indoor Championships.
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Birmingham New Street station set to be Raging Bull’s new home
Plans are being finalised to make Birmingham New Street station the new home of the Commonwealth Games’ Raging Bull.
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Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval
The delivery structures that will enable to the council to best realise the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Games are set for approval on 14 February 14.
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New reports highlight the impact and success of the Birmingham 2022 Festival
A series of independent reports evaluates the successes, learnings and impact of the vibrant and dynamic six-month cultural programme.
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Birmingham 2022 contributes £870 million to UK economy
An independent interim evaluation report has found Birmingham and the West Midlands economy received a significant boost, Over half the economic impact generated benefiting businesses and communiities
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Rugby League coming to Alexander Stadium after Midlands Hurricanes agree tenancy partnership with council
Rugby League action will be coming to Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium complex after a partnership was agreed by the Midlands Hurricanes and Birmingham City Council.
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Stronger Communities funded Heritage Trails unveiled at celebration
Birmingham organisations awarded grants from the city council’s Stronger Communities fund have unveiled a network of trails navigating the city’s history.
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British Open to Be Staged in Birmingham for First Time Since 2001
The British Open - one of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in professional squash - will be held in Birmingham for the first time in over two decades.
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Wheels are in motion at new Perry Barr bus garage
National Express West Midlands is continuing its journey to net zero by 2030 with the start of full operations at its brand-new, environmentally-sustainable bus and maintenance garage in Perry Barr.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton comes home to Proud Host City for future display and legacy tour
The Queen’s Baton – an enduring symbol of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – has been gifted to the city, with plans now being drawn up for it to go on public display and a legacy tour in 2023.
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Council wins Peace and Sport Award for its role in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham City Council named as “Institution of the Year” for it’s Be Bold Be Birmingham community engagement and legacy programme at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Proud Host City gifting gesture to the 72 nations and territories of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Flag of Nations giant badges to be presented to Commonwealth nations and territories as a thank you for their participation at Birmingham 2022.
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Perry Barr’s new railway station proves a hit with passengers
More than 40,000 passenger journeys have travelled to and from Perry Barr railway station since it opened in May 2022.
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UK Athletics and city council unveil Performance and Innovation Centre at Alexander Stadium
UK Athletics (UKA) has confirmed that Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the city council.
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Double delight after two Perry Barr regeneration projects land awards
The Alexander Stadium redevelopment and the Perry Barr Residential Scheme scoop top gongs at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards.
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Birmingham to host European Athletics Championships in 2026
Birmingham will host Europe’s most prestigious athletics competition in 2026 following a successful bid process.
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Hundreds of Birmingham and West Midlands groups receive sports equipment from Birmingham 2022
Over 16,000 pieces of sport equipment used at Birmingham 2022 awarded to 290 Birmingham and West Midlands community organisations
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Creative City celebration
Participants of the Creative City programme were invited to a thank you event at the Council House to celebrate their involvement in the Birmingham 2022 Festival.
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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.
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Spirit of 2012 announces funding to create a volunteering legacy in Birmingham and the West Midlands
£40,000 grant awarded to secure further volunteering programmes across the city and region.
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Cllr Ian Ward’s response to Commonwealth Games underspend
The Leader of Birmingham City Council on the £60million underspend from Birmingham 2022 budget.
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Plans for a lasting and positive legacy use of Alexander Stadium set for discussion
High-quality sports and recreation facilities are the future vision for the recently renovated Alexander Stadium.
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New Masterplan and Levelling-Up Fund bid to transform Edgbaston Stadium and surrounding community
The “Edgbaston Stadium and Community Masterplan” will create a mixed-use destination with cricket and community at its core, realising the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham 2022 Festival enjoyed by millions
Over the last six-months, the Birmingham 2022 Festival attracted an audience of over 2.4 million. The festival featured over 200 events.
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Council outlines further details of its Commonwealth Games legacy plan
Hosting future major events, an annual international festival and investment in grassroots sports and culture headline the city council’s Commonwealth Games legacy report.
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Birmingham 2022 Batonbearers to be given a commemorative Baton to remember the Queen’s Baton Relay
Souvenir Batons from the Queen’s Baton Relay are to be distributed to Batonbearers from the English leg of the relay
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Birmingham 2022 gives nation cause for celebration
Nearly half the UK tuned in or turned up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, new polling shows, with 8 in 10 people saying it gave the country the chance to celebrate.
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Time ticking to see Countdown Clock in city centre
Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock in Birmingham city centre has until 5 September to do so.
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Search for ‘Best Brummies’ launched in celebration of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham residents asked to share their personal best stories and achievements as part of the council’s Be Your Personal Best community campaign.
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Success of Alexander Stadium redevelopment highlighted in new report
Job creation and community partnerships are some of the key social value highlights from the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium.
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Commonwealth Games impact in action as sports equipment to be gifted to Birmingham and West Midlands groups
A wide range of sports equipment used in the Games to be gifted to diverse local sports and community groups
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Record number of visitors from across the globe enjoy all Birmingham has to offer
More than five million people came to the city centre from 25 July to 8 August
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West Midlands’ public transport hits record numbers throughout Commonwealth Games
Local train, tram, cycle and bus travel all saw record breaking numbers across the eleven days as hundreds of thousands of sports fans made their way around the region.
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Dear Birmingham - a letter to the city as the Games end
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council reflects on the success of the Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham 2022 makes history
Birmingham 2022 has set a new benchmark for Commonwealth sport
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Commonwealth Collective hailed as Games heroes
Games volunteers praised for their amazing efforts at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Birmingham Bull to remain in city until September
The popular Bull from the Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony will continue to reside in Centenary Square until the end of September.
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Birmingham 2022: Games legacy boost for community basketball in the city
20 basketball spaces in Birmingham to be created and enhanced to encourage locals to play basketball across the city
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Daley Thompson: “Birmingham has blown me away”
Olympic gold medallist Daley Thompson is wowed by the crowds at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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CGF President hails outstanding start to Commonwealth Games
Birmingham 2022 is set to be the most well attended Commonwealth Games ever staged in the UK.
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A tribute to William Alexander
Learn about the history of why the Alexander Stadium is called the Alexander Stadium.
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Bold ambition for a Golden Decade of major events in Birmingham and West Midlands outlined by city leaders
Birmingham set to bid for major events including the Eurovision Song Contest 2023
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Birmingham 2022 unveils Perry’s Trail - a city-wide mascot trail to celebrate the Games
Free trail of 17 Perry statues and eight digital avatars have been installed in locations across Birmingham city centre
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The power of the Commonwealth Games to act as a catalyst for Host City improvements is praised
Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin is taken on a guided tour of the regeneration in Perry Barr by Cllr Ian Ward
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Commonwealth Sport celebrates opening of Pride House Birmingham
Pride House Birmingham opens as a dedicated venue to LGBTIQ+ inclusion at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Birmingham community libraries celebrate Commonwealth Games with art exhibition
Six community libraries are hosting art exhibitions celebrating the Commonwealth Games
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Spectacular evening of entertainment to welcome Queen's Baton Relay into city centre
SANITY is the headline act at a special Queen’s Baton Relay homecoming event in Victoria Square on 27 July.
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CGF President praises city council preparations for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games President Dame Louise Martin visits the council’s Proud Host City Garden and pays tribute to Birmingham’s preparations ahead of the Games.
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Make your viewing and celebration plans now for the Queen’s Baton Relay
The Queen’s Baton Relay is heading to the Proud Host City of Birmingham in seven days!
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Art from the heart: city council launches competition for Birmingham’s creative children
Children’s art competition launches ahead of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Bring the Power inspires youngsters in Shard End
180 children try out a range of sports activities through the Commonwealth Games’ youth programme
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Hundreds of Birmingham school pupils ‘Bring the Power’ to celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Young people from schools across the city participate in sports, arts and cultural activities to celebrate Birmingham 2022 through the Bring the Power programme
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Winning designs for Proud Host City presentation items revealed
Proud Host City coins and bulls will be presented to various guests at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Birmingham 2022 opens the doors of the Official Megastore
The Birmingham 2022 Official Megastore has opened in Centenary Square, Birmingham
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Dear Brum - a love letter to Birmingham
Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Casey Bailey updates his poem Dear Brum - a love letter to Birmingham
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Birmingham and West Midlands businesses set to benefit from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham and West Midlands businesses are encouraged to plan for the Games to take advantage of the increase in visitors who want to explore and experience the best of the city and region.
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Birmingham tourism boost thanks to Commonwealth Games
A new Birmingham Visitor Destination Plan is set to help transform the city’s tourism industry following the hosting of Birmingham 2022
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Second round of funding awarded to community groups to help embrace Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
320 community initiatives across Birmingham have received more than £1.4million through the Celebrating Communities Small Grants Funding Scheme
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Unique Venues Birmingham welcomes Alexander Stadium into their portfolio
Alexander Stadium is set to host a range of conference, meeting and event spaces to hire from November 2022
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay route through the Proud Host City of Birmingham is revealed
The Queen’s Baton Relay route through Birmingham on 27 and 28 July has been announced.
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Birmingham 2022 announce major city centre Festival Sites for this summer’s Commonwealth Games
Smithfield and Victoria Square will host Birmingham 2022 Festival Sites. Sites will include live performances, entertainment and special events
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Thank you Commonwealth Collective!
Meet Arnov from Kings Norton - a proud member of the Games volunteer workforce
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Family fun day to celebrate Queen’s Baton Relay
Victoria Common in Northfield is to host a Queen’s Baton Relay themed community sports day on Saturday 11 June
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It’s a wrap! Team England star Nathan Douglas completes his Alexander Stadium vlog series
Nathan Douglas has been charting the progress of the Alexander Stadium Redevelopment with a series of exclusive behind-the-scenes videos
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Tenth triumph for Team Birmingham at Chelsea Flower Show
Birmingham City Council win a Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Garden
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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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Final day of Easter Festival closes two weeks of celebrations
The two-week Easter Festival, hosted by Birmingham Children’s Trust and Donate1Create1.
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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).
