Looking after your mental health matters. If you, or someone you know is struggling, follow the link in comments for support services. #HelpinBrum

❗Hearing considering whether to extend our existing injunction against "Persons Unknown" to prevent blocking waste vehicles rescheduled for 10:30am 18 May 2026 at Bull Street courts. It will also consider whether the claim should continue under Part 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules. 1/2

Hearing considering whether to extend our existing injunction against "Persons Unknown" to prevent blocking waste vehicles rescheduled for 10:30am 18 May 2026 at Bull Street courts It's an opportunity to make representations in relation to the extension application. 1/2

❌ Fly-tipping doesn’t pay. This vehicle was seized after being linked to multiple illegal waste dumping in Sparkbrook/ Balsall Heath ✅ We’re taking action to protect our streets. Thanks to @SmallHeathWMP for your support. #FlyTipping #Enforcement #ZeroTolerance 1/2

Save on fuel, move your body and boost your mood!💛 Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve your well-being. Get around the city in a new way. Find out more via link in comments #HelpinBrum

🌼 Kings Heath Nursery – Plant Sale Open Day 🌼 🌱 Join us for a blooming great day at Kings Heath Nursery, with Hanging Basket and Planter Pot demonstrations to inspire your garden this season. 📅 Saturday 9 May ⏰ 9am – 4pm 🌸🌿 1/2

POSTPONED HEARING The hearing which was due to take place this afternoon and was initially rescheduled from this morning has now been postponed completely due to judicial availability. A revised hearing date will be confirmed by the Court shortly.

RESCHEDULED HEARING Further to the previous update, the court has issued a link for the rescheduled remote hearing Please see link abd access: https://orlo.uk/1XV5l Guest pin: 2210 Further information below👇

📢 RESCHEDULED HEARING. Person unknown extension application. The hearing scheduled for this morning at 10:30am has been rescheduled and will now take place remotely at 2.00pm today. A link to attend the hearing will be issued by the court and will be shared here as soon as possible.

📢 INJUNCTION, PERSONS UNKNOWN Hearing set for 10:30am, 30 April @ Priory Courts, Birmingham To consider whether to extend our existing injunction against Persons Unknown to prevent them blocking waste vehicles It is an opportunity to make representations in relation to the application 1/2

📢 Local elections are on 7 May 2026 🗓️ If you have applied for a postal vote please make sure you post it back as soon as possible to make sure we receive it before 10pm on Thursday 7 May ❗Don't lose your vote #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week includingthe Cabinet meeting tomorrow, Tuesday 28 April from 10am. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/BUj5A

Our application to extend the injunction against Persons Unknown to 1 January 2028 has been listed for 10:30am on 30 April 2026 at Birmingham Civil & Family Centre, Bull Street, Birmingham Listed for 3 hours it is a chance to make representations in relation to the extension application. 1/2

📣 On 20 April 2026, the council applied for an extension of the injunction against Persons Unknown to tackle blockading and obstruction at our waste depots. The injunction is currently in place until 20 May 2026, and we have applied for this to be extended until 1 January 2028. 1/2

⚠️ Fly-tipping doesn’t pay. This vehicle seized after being linked to illegal waste dumping in Sparkhill/ Balsall Heath. ✅ We’re taking action to protect our streets. Thanks to @SpringfieldWMP for your support. #FlyTipping #Enforcement #ZeroTolerance 1/2

❗LOCAL ELECTIONS: LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR A POSTAL VOTE Local elections are on 7 May 2026 🗓️ You can vote by post but you need to apply by 5pm today #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

❗LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE 📣 Local elections are on 7 May 20206 🗓️ You must be registered - 20 April is the deadline It takes about 5 minutes, you just need your national insurance number and date of birth #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including the Trusts and Charities Committee today 20 April from 11am and Sustainability and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee 23 April, 2pm Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/j0FQD

📣 Local elections are on 7 May 2026 ❗Don't lose your vote. ✅ 20 April is the deadline to register ✅ 21 April is the deadline to apply for a postal vote #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

💻👀Webcast: Join today's (15 April) Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee live from 2pm Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/Cknoq #BCCLive #BhamCityCouncil

📢 Local elections are on 7 May 2026 Don’t lose your vote! 🗓️ 20 April is the deadline to register ❗Can’t vote in person? You can apply for a postal vote, but you must do so by 21 April #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee Wed 15 April (2pm) and Planning Committee Thurs 16 April (11am) Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/QU7Ku #BCCLive #BhamCityCouncil

📢 Local elections are on 7 May 2026 20 April is the deadline to register - don't lose your vote ✅ The list of candidates for all wards has now been published #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

📢 Local elections are on 7 May 2026 Are you registered? 🗓️ 20 April is the deadline to register - don't lose your vote It takes about 5 minutes, you just need your national insurance number and date of birth #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/p2F1s #BCCLive #BhamCityCouncil

📢 Local elections are on 7 May 2026 They're registered, are you? 🗓️ 20 April is the deadline to register - don't lose your vote It takes about 5 minutes, you just need your national insurance number and date of birth #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

Our hard-working clean-up crews have been out across the city collecting rubbish and removing piles of fly-tipping and waste. Last week, we collectively cleared 6,839 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

Make childcare more affordable with tax-free childcare! 🌟 For every £8 you pay, the government adds £2! You can get up to £500 every 3 months per child 👶❤️ Check with your childcare provider to confirm if they accept tax-free childcare 💰 Find out more: https://orlo.uk/RY4el

Following reports to the council of misinformation and intimidation, we would like to call on everyone to adhere to the principles of fair, accurate, and respectful consultation in relation to the plans to regenerate Druids Heath.

Are you receiving certain benefits? You could be entitled to 15 hours free childcare for your 2 year old 👶❤️ If you are on a low income, you could be eligible. Check your eligibility here: https://orlo.uk/Ucedd

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including Full Council TODAY, Tuesday 24 March from 1.30pm. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/qsToo #BCCLive #BhamCityCouncil

On 20 February 2026, an injunction was granted to the council prohibiting protest activities by Persons Unknown who, supporting strikes organised by @unitetheunion, were blockading BCC’s waste depots. It’s in place until 20 May 2026, final determination of claim or further order.

Our hard-working clean-up crews have been out across the city collecting rubbish and removing piles of fly-tipping and waste. Last week, we collectively cleared 6,511 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

📣 Secure your funded childcare now! 📚 Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years are entitled to up to 30 hours of funded childcare. 🗓️ Reconfirm or apply for your childcare code by 31 March to secure a place for Summer 2026. Apply now: https://orlo.uk/Hxfd3

📍Six Birmingham wards are piloting a food waste scheme from this week, as part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling Reforms 🏠 Residents in those areas are being asked to recycle food waste ✅ This will help ensure the scheme operates smoothly when it's rolled out in phases from June 2026

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including Cabinet TODAY, Tuesday 17 March from 10am. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/1yJBj #BCCLive #BhamCityCouncil

Our hard-working clean-up crews have been out across the city collecting rubbish and removing piles of fly-tipping and waste. Last week, we collectively cleared 6,829 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

📣Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together Join us, and partners, for a unique opportunity to connect with organisations across Birmingham. 🗓️ 26 March 🕥 Midday-2pm 📍 Green Lane Masjid, 20 Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham, B9 5DB 🎟️ Free to attend – register 👇1/2

Make childcare more affordable with tax-free childcare! 🌟 For every £8 you pay, the government adds £2! You can get up to £500 every 3 months per child 👶❤️ Check if your childcare provider accepts tax-free childcare 💰 https://orlo.uk/WlLdV

Construction is well underway on 10 new affordable homes on Trescott Road, Northfield. It’s one of 5 partnership schemes delivering 453 affordable homes across Birmingham.

❗ WASTE UPDATE This morning a number of our waste lorries operating out of a Coventry depot were blockaded by protesters meaning there will be delays to some collections. Apologies for the inconvenience; please leave out your bin and we will collect as soon as we can.

Are you receiving certain benefits? You could be entitled to 15 hours free childcare for your 2 year old 👶 If you are on a low income, you could be eligible. Check your eligibility here: https://orlo.uk/6wS67

Over the past year, we have brought 340 empty homes back into use, preventing them from blighting our neighbourhoods. You can see for yourself the difference it can make. The team have successfully brought a property back into use in Perry Barr after years of being unoccupied.

If you are planning to visit any of the city’s cemeteries or crematoria on Mother’s day please plan extra time for your visit due to the high volume of visitors. There will be traffic management in place at Sutton New Hall Cemetery. Please follow the diversions in place.

Birmingham City Council have signed a deal to deliver 95 affordable homes at the former Tower Ballroom site. 🏘️ Mix of apartments & family homes 🌿 Improved landscaping & public space 🏛️ Refurbished Reservoir Lodge as a community hub

📣 Secure your funded childcare now! 📚 Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years are entitled to up to 30 hours of funded childcare. 🗓️ Reconfirm or apply for your childcare code by 31 March to secure a place for Summer 2026. Apply now: https://orlo.uk/Y9l35

Our hard-working clean-up crews have been out across the city collecting rubbish and removing piles of fly-tipping and waste. Last week, we collectively cleared 6,926 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

🌳 Our parks are great spaces for everyone Sorrel park in Erdington now has - ✅ A refurbished play area, making it a welcoming space for children and the community ✅ A new outdoor gym, providing free exercise for anyone who wants to use it 💚 Thanks to our in-house landscape architects

Budget proposals, including extra £130m for frontline services like cleaner streets, tackling fly-tipping and protecting libraries, have been approved Leader Cllr John Cotton set out the 2026/27 budget at full council on 24 Feb, which reconvened on 2 March after it was adjourned for a final vote

📢 As part of the Great British Energy solar panel scheme, 6 schools in the city have been allocated funding Panels now installed at Thornton primary in Ward End - ✅ 50k to 60k watts generated ✅ 50 to 60 % of school's electricity use ✅ reduced energy bill ✅ more money on education