News archive
News published September 2016
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Bringing community wealth to Birmingham
A ground-breaking Birmingham project aims to stop millions of pounds 'leaking out' of the city economy every year.
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Vélo Birmingham launches
The inaugural Vélo Birmingham was launched officially at the NEC Cycle Show today (September 22) following a teaser campaign that generated more than 30,000 pre-registrations.
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Bikeability funding boost for Birmingham
Tens of thousands of Birmingham children will benefit from cycle training after the city was awarded a £1.2 million grant enabling the Bikeability scheme to continue until March 2020.
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Birmingham scoops gold in Heart of England in Bloom awards
Birmingham has won a Gold in the Large City category and Cannon Hill Park picked up the Mike Garwood Memorial Award in this year’s Heart of England In Bloom competition.
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Communities sent for £2 million funding boost
Birmingham communities are set for a funding boost with the launch of a £2 million initiative to support innovative projects across the city.
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Zero Heroes are coming to a cleaner, greener street near you
Birmingham’s new Zero Hero campaign to encourage waste reduction with a series of pop-up events across the city.
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BikeFest returns to Birmingham
Families are being invited to get pedalling at the HSBC BikeFest 2016, the free cycling festival which returns to Birmingham for its second year on Sunday, September 18.
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Local electoral arrangements finalised for Birmingham
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements across Birmingham.
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Behind the scenes at Stirchley Baths for Heritage Week
This Sunday 11 September, Stirchley Baths, a former Edwardian swimming baths and public wash house on Bournville Lane, opens its doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days and Birmingham Heritage Week.
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Birmingham’s Lord Mayor recognises role of the Merchant Navy
Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Carl Rice, will fly the Red Ensign at 10am on Saturday September 3, outside the Council House in Victoria Square, to celebrate Merchant Navy Day.