BIRMINGHAM TO HOST 2027 INVICTUS GAMES

Birmingham to host another world class event

Birmingham has won the bid to host the 2027 Invictus Games, beating off competition from Washington DC.

The event sees injured military personnel and veterans from around the world compete in a range of sports and will be staged at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

The funding for the Games is provided by the UK Government through the Office Of Veteran Affairs with no financial obligation to the council.

Birmingham is still open for business, and we can’t wait to welcome the Invictus Games and the opportunities it will bring for all our residents, the athletes taking part and visitors.

WATCH - Cllr Sharon Thompson speaking about the Invictus Games coming to Birmingham »

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL MAKES CALL TO NEW GOVERNMENT TO SAVE COUNCIL HOMES

The council housing system is broken and its future is in danger

Birmingham City Council have jointly published a report with 20 of England's largest council landlords to publish solutions that will secure the future of council housing.

Unless something is done soon, the report says that most council landlords will struggle to maintain their existing homes adequately or meet the huge new demands to improve them, let alone build new homes for social rent. 

Their recommendations include urgent action to:

• Fix the broken financial model

• Reform right to buy 

• Cut red tape

• A Green & Decent Homes programme

• Restart stalled projects

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DO YOU HAVE A SPARE ROOM?  USE IT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Are you caring natured? Have you previously cared for people? Or are you looking for a new paid opportunity at home? Is so, please read on.

You can use your spare room to become a Shared Lives carer and make a positive difference to someone else’s life.

A shared lives carer shares their home and family life with a young person or adult who needs support to live an enjoyable life. The opportunity is very flexible. You could have someone for one or two days a week. Or someone could move in for a few months or years. 

Apply now to start a fresh journey that’ll enrich your life like never before!

Lord Mayor of Birmingham recently visited Albert, France

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham recently visited Albert, France, performing various civic roles with the Lady Mayoress. 

The visit's poignant highlight was attending and laying a wreath at the Thiepval Memorial on behalf of the city, honouring the fallen. Additionally, the Lord Mayor participated in a symbolic dove release for peace and attended the Olympic Torch parade, underscoring the importance of international unity and sporting spirit. 

The visit concluded by meeting a former Gold Medal Olympic Equestrian, celebrating athletic excellence and fostering international goodwill. This visit strengthened the bonds between Birmingham and Albert, emphasising remembrance, peace, and unity.

VEHICLE SEIZED FOR ALLEGED FLYTIPPING OFFENCES

You can report flytipping to us on our website

Our waste enforcement unit has seized a vehicle for alleged flytipping offences in Friary Rd, Handsworth. It was seized this week in Smethwick.

We will always prosecute when we have evidence. Flytipping can be reported to us online.

THE CLEAN AIR ZONE VEHICLE SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

Live or work in the Clean Air Zone? You may be eligable for a grant

Birmingham's Vehicle Scrappage Scheme offers you the chance to remove your high-polluting vehicle from the road in exchange for a fantastic range of grant packages worth up to £4,000.

Previously only open to those who work within the Clean Air Zone boundary, the scheme has been expanded to include those who live within the zone.

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BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL OUTLINES HOW IT PLANS TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS

Preventing homelessness is everybody's business in Birmingham

The prevention of homelessness remains a key priority for the council. This week it launched its strategy on how this will be done.

The strategy details how the council will increasingly work in partnership with other organisations to prevent homelessness wherever possible. When this can't be achieved, the focus will be on ensuring homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring

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