News archive
News published May 2020
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Number of mourners allowed at funerals in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ increases to 16
Following new guidance from the Government, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council has increased the number of mourners allowed to attend funerals from six to 16.
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Further footway widening on Ladypool Road
From Monday 1 June, temporary footway widening will be introduced along Ladypool Road in Sparkbrook, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to help with social distancing.
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Council works to identify businesses for cash grants
The Council is making significant progress processing grants for struggling businesses.
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Thousands of households to benefit from Council Tax Hardship Fund
Council tax support measures have been introduced to help those who need support with Council Tax payments.
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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ secures funding for e-cargo bike pilot scheme
Following a successful bid application, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council has secured £58,000 in government grant funding to run an e-cargo bike pilot in the city.
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Secretary of State for Transport asked to support default 20mph speed limit in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
Yesterday, 20 May 2020, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE, wrote to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP.
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Planning determinations exceed Government targets during lockdown
Planning officers at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council are exceeding Government targets with more than 1,000 determinations made since lockdown began.
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Statement on re-opening of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ schools
A letter has been sent to parents and school staff about the re-opening of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s schools.
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Avison Young secures major ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council property investment brief
The Council has appointed Avison Young to review it's Commercial Investment Property Portfolio.
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Business support- a message from Councillor Ian Ward
Councillor Ian Ward's message for businesses in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ needing support during these difficult times.