Birmingham City Council

07/09/2026

WASTE INJUNCTION UPDATE

In relation to Birmingham City Council's claim against "Persons Unknown" and the interim injunction preventing the blocking of waste vehicles, the council has today provided disclosure in this case by publishing a list of documents.

The council has also made an application to the court to vary the existing case management order regarding inspection of these documents.

Copies of all the relevant documents can be found in the link in comments

07/09/2026

We are live! Our FREE six week walking and wheeling challenge “This City Moves” is live today 7 Sept, so make sure you’ve signed up and picked your team.

Join Team Rest of the World and walk or wheel 1,000, 3,000 or 5,000 steps a day for six weeks, wherever you live.

If you're local to Birmingham or Liverpool, join their teams instead, they're going head to head on a live leaderboard, with prizes for hitting your daily goal. 💫

This City Moves ~ Liverpool vs Birmingham

https://walks.gojauntly.com/challenges/this-city-moves-1833

Funded by UK Government
and Active Travel England
With Go Jauntly
Birmingham City Council
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
National Trust

07/09/2026

As the new school term begins, Councillor Mumtaz Hussain, Deputy Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families, has been visiting schools across the city, including CORE City Academy in Ladywood, to see how they are supporting young people to learn, thrive and achieve their potential.

Wish all children and young people the very best for the new academic year. 📚✏️

07/09/2026

📣 Want to challenge yourself to get out more while learning more about Birmingham?

🚶 This City Moves is a chance to get outside, discover some new local walks and learn more about the city's heritage, culture and geography. 🚴🏿

❗ The challenge starts today! Just pick your daily step goal - 1,000, 3,000 or 5,000 steps - and stick with it for six weeks.

Just download the Go Jauntly app, and for some added fun, Birmingham is going head-to-head with Liverpool for some friendly rivalry and bragging rights – and to win some blossom trees from the National Trust. 🌳

Join the challenge via the link in comments👇

04/09/2026

🏫 With children back in the classroom this week, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme has celebrated another successful summer, welcoming more than 24,000 young people across Birmingham. 🎉

👋 Councillor Kamel Hawwash, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Young People, visited two HAF providers in Balsall Heath to see first-hand the programme's positive impact.

🍎⚽ Funded by Birmingham City Council and the UK Government, and delivered in partnership with StreetGames, the programme provides free activities and nutritious meals for children and young people aged 4 to 16 who are eligible for free school meals, including dedicated and integrated SEND provision at providers across the city. 💙

Find out more about the programme here: https://orlo.uk/D2Q3u

04/09/2026

Over the last few weeks, we've introduced the Cabinet Members who are leading key priorities for Birmingham City Council and working to deliver for our residents, communities and businesses.

From housing and regeneration to children’s services, health, climate action, culture and economic growth, each Cabinet Member brings a shared commitment to building a better Birmingham for everyone.

Thank you for following our series. If you missed any of the profiles, you can catch up and find out more about the people and portfolios helping Birmingham's future, visit the link in the comments. Together, we're focused on delivering for our city.

04/09/2026

From global music icons to emerging artists, Moseley Folk Festival has been enriching Birmingham's cultural landscape for 20 years. 🎶

As the festival celebrates this milestone anniversary, it's another reminder of why Birmingham is one of the UK's leading destinations for arts, music and culture.

Birmingham music festival celebrates 20 year anniversary

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

Meet Cllr Harris Khaliq, Cabinet Member for City Operations and Digital.

Responsible for:

✅ Waste and recycling
✅ Street cleansing and grounds maintenance
✅ Private rented sector and regulation
✅ Environmental health and enforcement
✅ Digital strategy and digital and technology services (DTS)
✅ Customer services, complaints, and business support

"I'm really looking forward improving the day-to-day services that are consumed by residents throughout our city".

To find out more about this portfolio, please visit the link in the comments.

03/09/2026

📢 Birmingham City Council is inviting residents, professionals, and partners to participate in a public consultation regarding the Healthy Placemaking Toolkit.

Your feedback is essential to ensure the final toolkit effectively supports the development of healthier neighbourhoods across the city.

Please visit the link provided in the comments to share your views.