📢 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

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 6,788 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

🤔 Did you know..? We spend over £200m a year on improving our housing - to make people’s homes warmer, safer and more sustainable. 🏠 This includes refurbishing 2,074 kitchens in tenants' homes last year. 👇 Find out more about our budget for 2026/27 below...

📢 Following reports of flytipping in and around a park in Dudley Rd, Winson Green, our hard-working crews have completed a clean-up of the park and surrounding roads. ❗ Flytipping is a crime and affects communities and we will prosecute when we have evidence. 1/2

💬 What does it mean to be a modern Brummie? We want to hear your story, your pride, your Birmingham. Take the survey and help shape our city’s future. 👇 #OurBirminghamOurCity

WASTE INJUNCTION On 20 Feb 2026 the council was granted an injunction against persons unknown re waste depot blocking It's in place for an interim period to 20 May 2026, final determination of the claim or further order On 25 Feb the council submitted an application to amend its Claim Form 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 6,415 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

BLOCKING OF WASTE DEPOTS After a hearing on 13 Feb 2026, the High Court handed down a judgment granting the council an injunction against persons unknown to tackle the recent blockading at its depots On 23 Feb 2026 the Particulars of Claim were filed with the Court - https://orlo.uk/BYEyg

🤔 Did you know…? Our Parks teams maintain more than 3,625 hectares of green spaces across Birmingham 🌻 This includes our parks, country parks, public open spaces, allotments and woodlands

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including Full Council TODAY, Tuesday 24 February from 11am. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/5j9OA #BCCLive #BhamCityCouncil

2/2 Therefore, it is essential that anyone who has been involved or interested in the protests take note of the terms of the injunction as available here https://orlo.uk/A1vB3

On 20 February 2026, after a hearing on 13 February 2026, the High Court handed down a judgment granting Birmingham City Council an injunction against persons unknown to tackle recent blockading and obstruction being experienced at its waste depots. The judgment is available https://orlo.uk/BxHux

Birmingham is home to millions of stories — and we want to hear yours. What makes you proud to call Birmingham home? What does being a modern Brummie mean to you? Share your experiences in our new citywide survey and help shape the Birmingham of tomorrow. #ModernBrummie #OurBirminghamOurCity

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including the Planning Committee TODAY, Thursday 19 February from 11am. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/QDJ41

🤔 Did you know…? Environmental Health conducted 4,378 food hygiene inspections in cafes, restaurants, shops and takeaways last year. ✅ These check that premises where food is prepared/served are clean and safe. 📆 Our budget sets out how we will spend on city services in 2026/27.

🤔 Did you know..? Our Digital Inclusion team helped 3,164 people improve their digital skills last year? 💻 This could be help accessing technology or developing confidence to access services online. 📆 Our budget sets out how we will spend on city services in 2026/27.

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 6,704 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

🤔 Did you know? Our Allotments Service manages 7,369 individual plots enabling residents to grow their own fruit & veg 🥕 Over 2m tonnes of produce is grown, providing sustainable, low-cost fresh food 👉 To see how we will spend on city services in 2026/27, visit https://orlo.uk/3Frtj

The Council’s injunction application against Persons Unknown is scheduled to be heard at: 📆 10.30am, Friday 13 February 2026 📍 Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre, Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6DS ⏱️ Duration: 3 hours

🤔 Did you know? Trading Standards seized tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes, vapes & tobacco last year ❌ Those seizures, taking potentially harmful products off sale, were valued at over £8million 👉 To see our planned spend on city services in 2026/27 visit https://orlo.uk/Nvd3U

🤔 Did you know..? Our Animal Welfare team rescued 565 dogs who’d been lost or abandoned last year. 🐶 They are then either rehomed via animal charities or reunited with owners. 👉 Our budget sets out how we will spend on city services in 2026/27, visit https://orlo.uk/is9ZG

🌟Powered by People: Birmingham’s Co Production Summit Join us on 26 Feb at the Council House to help shape the future of Adult Social Care. Your experiences, your ideas, your city. ✔ Workshops ✔ Market stalls ✔ Quiet & sensory-friendly spaces ✔ Free lunch for attendees 1/2

📢 WASTE DEPOTS UPDATE The hearing for the council’s injunction application against Persons Unknown is listed for: -10.30am on Friday 13 February 2026 - Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre, Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6DS - for 3 hours 1/2

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including Cabinet TODAY, Tuesday 10 February from 10am. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/eAo2Z

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 7,040 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

📢 WASTE DEPOTS UPDATE The hearing for the council’s injunction application against Persons Unknown is listed for: -10.30am on Friday 13 February 2026 - Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre, Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6DS - for 3 hours 1/2