News archive
News published October 2019
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Cemeteries see start to restoration works
A £2.3 million restoration to Key Hill and Warstone Lane cemeteries has started in the heart of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s Jewellery Quarter.
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Court Order extends street cruising ban for another three years
An injunction banning street cruising from the roads of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been extended for another three years following a successful application to the courts by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council.
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Draft sustainable parking strategy set for consultation
A new draft strategy designed to manage parking in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in order to create a more efficient and sustainable transport network is set to go out to public consultation.
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Henry Dimbleby launches ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Food Conversation
Co-founder of food chain Leon, Henry Dimbleby, is spending the day in the city to launch the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Food Conversation, which will feed into a national food strategy.
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Plans for £25million revamp of city centre public spaces announced
Plans for a £25million regeneration of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s city centre – which include bringing Victoria Square’s famous ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ fountain back into use – have been revealed this week.
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Rogue travel agent jailed for non-existent flights scam
A businessman who scammed holiday makers out of around £30,000 by taking their cash and failing to supply them with flight tickets has been jailed for 21 months.
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Council leader to update secretary of state on improvement progress
City Council leader Ian Ward will send a letter to the secretary of state updating him on progress made on the council’s ongoing improvement journey, following approval by cabinet.
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Senior Inclusive Growth acting up appointments announced
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council has announced two senior acting up appointments within its Inclusive Growth directorate.
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Remembrance Sunday 2019 in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s annual Remembrance Day Service will take place on Colmore Row, opposite St Philip’s Cathedral, on Sunday 10 November, attended by military veterans and Armed Forces representatives.
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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2019
The city’s internationally renowned Frankfurt Christmas Market will mark its 20th year in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ when it returns next month.