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News published February 2023

• BCC response to Rough Sleeping Snapshot in England

  ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council responds to the release of the Rough Sleeping Snapshot in England

  Published 28th February 2023.

• Empty Homes Week 2023

  Each year National Empty Homes Week, which this year runs from Monday 27 February until Sunday 5 March, highlights the need to bring empty homes back into use and tackle their negative impact on neighbourhoods

  

  Published 28th February 2023.

• Vigil for the people of Ukraine

  On Friday the 24th of February at 5pm there will be a rally in support of Ukraine at Centenary Square, organised and hosted by community organisation Centrala.

  

  Published 23rd February 2023.

• Investment in new indoor athletics track strengthens city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits

  A new athletics track for Utilita Arena ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, purchased by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council, is set to host its first event this weekend in the shape of the UK Athletics Indoor Championships.

  

  Published 17th February 2023.

• Statement of support following major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

  As the world sees the devastation earthquakes caused in Turkey and Syria, claiming thousands of lives, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s communities are being urged to support an international appeal to get aid to all.

  

  Published 9th February 2023.

• Rapid electric vehicle charging point installed to boost sustainable travel

  A publicly accessible rapid electric vehicle charger has been installed on the Bournville Village Trust (BVT) estate to support sustainable travel.

  

  Published 8th February 2023.

• ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ New Street station set to be Raging Bull’s new home

  Plans are being finalised to make ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ New Street station the new home of the Commonwealth Games’ Raging Bull.

  

  Published 8th February 2023.

• Council plans to buy up to 50 homes to help accommodate Afghans and Ukrainians in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

  Plans to purchase up to 50 homes to provide temporary accommodation for Afghan citizens and Ukrainian guests are to be discussed by the city council’s Cabinet next week (14 February).

  Published 7th February 2023.

• Extra funding to support food provision projects

  Almost a quarter of a million pounds in grant funding is being made available to organisations that help provide struggling families with food.

  Published 7th February 2023.

• Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval

  The delivery structures that will enable to the council to best realise the legacy of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 2022 Games are set for approval on February 14.

  

  Published 7th February 2023.

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