BIRMINGHAM ELECTIONS TAKING PLACE ON 2 MAY

You will be required to show photographic ID to receive your ballot paper

If you don't have an acceptable form of ID, apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

DATES CONFIRMED FOR THIS YEAR'S FRANKFURT MARKET

The market will open on Friday 1 November 2024

The city’s popular Frankfurt Christmas Market is set to return in November to bring some festive cheer back to the city centre in the run up to Christmas, with stalls selling a tempting array of food and drink, traditional toys, ornaments and gifts.

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SAVE YOURSELF A TRIP TO THE TIP

Book now for garden waste collection 

The service is a fortnightly collection of garden waste and there are 20 collections in 2024 that will happen between Monday 4 March to Friday 6 December.

BECOME PART OF A COMMUNITY OF SHARED LIVES CARERS

Our lives get better when they are shared

Shared Lives carers could give a helping hand to someone getting dressed, getting to doctors' appointments, making friends, cooking together or voting for favourite dancers on Strictly

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DOES YOUR INCOME CHANGE FROM MONTH TO MONTH?

Universal Credit can help you cover costs for the months when you need a top-up

Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly - or twice a month for some people in Scotland. You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.

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