https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news Birmingham City Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 01 May 2026 11:34:41 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:34:41 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/167/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. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:11:00 +0100 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/166/council-success-at-royal-town-planning-institutes-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. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:48:00 +0100 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/165/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. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:58:00 +0100 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/164/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. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:57:00 +0100 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/163/birmingham-and-villa-park-confirmed-to-be-part-of-uk-and-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. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:41:00 +0100 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/162/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. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:34:00 +0100 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/160/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. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:08:00 +0100 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/159/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 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/158/70m-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. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:01:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/157/birmingham-to-host-spectacular-womens-tour-2023-final Birmingham welcomes the Women's Tour 2023 final in June. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:02:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/161/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. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:14:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/156/new-indoor-athletics-track-helps-strengthen-citys-reputation-for-major-events-with-strong-community-benefits £1.7million athletics track purchased by Birmingham City Council set to host UK Athletics Indoor Championships. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:27:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/154/birmingham-new-street-station-set-to-be-raging-bulls-new-home Plans are being finalised to make Birmingham New Street station the new home of the Commonwealth Games’ Raging Bull. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:29:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/155/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. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:42:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/153/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. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:17:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/152/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 communities Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:11:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/151/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. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/150/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. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:39:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/149/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. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:23:00 +0000 https://www.bebirmingham.co.uk/news/article/148/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. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:34:00 +0000