Five things to watch in Birmingham in 2026

The council insists it has made a fair offer and is now pushing forward with key modernisation by June 2026, meaning ...

Birmingham City Council approves $1.8 million in violence prevention contracts

The Birmingham City Council has approved four violence prevention contracts totaling $1.8 million, extending funding for the ...

Five moments from another turbulent year for Birmingham Council - and reasons for hope in 2026

The Birmingham bins strike, a row over flags and Labour resignations - 2025 was far from a quiet year for those running the ...
Computer Weekly

Birmingham City Council ends 13-year IT contract with Capita

Birmingham City Council has ended its longstanding IT and HR services contract with Capita, bringing most services under internal control. Council services have been insourced after a four-month ...
Birmingham Mail

Equal pay victory for women at Birmingham City Council

Hundreds of low-paid women working across Birmingham City Council services are to receive long-overdue payments, says UNISON today, Tuesday, October 14. UNISON, GMB and Birmingham City Council have ...
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Violence intervention programs receive $2.5M+ from City of Birmingham

The Birmingham City Council has voted unanimously to continue funding multiple programs and organizations aimed at providing ...

Council approves sale of former day centre

The council has now approved the sale of the former day centre, with a report saying it would support the local authority's financial recovery plan. Another council document went on to provide some ...