📰Press & announcements

Investigation launched as two children die after house fire in Wolverhampton

An investigation is underway to establish the cause of a house fire that took the lives of two children.

Off-duty West Mids firefighter praised for actions following serious road traffic collision

Off-duty firefighter praised by ambulance colleagues for intervention during Birmingham road traffic collision

Over 92% of Birmingham children offered first-choice primary school

Birmingham City Council Community Safety Team to Host Justice Walk and Launch WalkSafe App in Support of National Stalking Awareness Month

Birmingham City Council supports National Child Employment Week to promote safe working and performance opportunities for children

More home straight seats to be released for Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships

Our annual strategy – updated for 2026/27

How we'll prevent harm, protect people and property, and respond effectively to emergencies

Off-duty West Mids firefighter praised for actions following serious road traffic collision

An off-duty firefighter was praised by ambulance colleagues for his intervention during a Birmingham road traffic collision.

Birmingham Trading Standards seizes large haul of illegal tobacco and vapes from Northfield retailer

WMFS firefighters raise £2,200 battling blizzard conditions during Snowdon climb in full fire kit

Black Country firefighters tackled extreme weather conditions to raise funds for a charity climb.

Our annual strategy – updated for 2026/27

The West Midlands Fire Service's annual strategy for preventing harm, protecting people and property, and responding effectively to emergencies.

Council makes a call for people to adhere to fair, accurate, and respectful consultation in Druids Heath

Major Haul of Illegal Tobacco and Nitrous Oxide Seized in Sparkbrook Raid

Adderley Park’s PlayZone officially opened as part of citywide investment in community sports facilities

New Funding and Support Fair to Boost Community Organisations

Birmingham City Council delivers £2million investment in wellbeing centres and community sports facilities across Birmingham

Bring it on Brum! Holiday Clubs Return for Spring 2026

Unite fined £265,000 for breaching High Court injunction at council waste depots

Birmingham City Council prepares for Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr with partners to keep communities safe

Construction underway to deliver new affordable homes in Northfield

Birmingham Unites to Protect Women and Girls at Citywide International Women’s Day Event

Benjamin Zephaniah’s widow Qian Zephaniah and brother Tippa Naphtali receive his City of Birmingham Medal.

Industrial action in the waste service – one year on from start of all-out strike

Deal signed to deliver 95 new affordable homes in Edgbaston on the former Tower Ballroom site

Birmingham landlords invited to event to discover support available

Council brings 340 empty Birmingham homes back into use in the past year

Birmingham takes ambitious ‘Central Heart’ vision to global investment stage

Judge Confirms Tough New Measures as Birmingham Secures Ongoing Street Cruise Injunction

Birmingham marks 100 days to go until the ICC Women's T20 World Cup begins at Edgbaston

Birmingham New Street ASB Team Contract Renewed Following Successful Partnership Work

The council’s leadership team

Find out more about the council's leadership team.

Set up your BRUM account today

Residents can now set up their BRUM account for access to council services 24/7.

Turn your change into action for rough sleepers in Birmingham

Residents are being encouraged to turn their change into action for rough sleepers in Birmingham.

Our Customer Service Strategy - Beta version

The council has launched a beta version of its new customer service strategy.

Sign up for paperless billing

Residents can now sign up for paperless billing with the council.

Birmingham’s communities are coming together to aid international appeals

Birmingham's communities are coming together to aid international appeals and efforts to help those fleeing war.

Birmingham Trading Standards Intensifies Clampdown on Illegal Tobacco, Vapes and Counterfeit Goods

Birmingham Trading Standards is intensifying its clampdown on illegal tobacco, vapes, and counterfeit goods.

Birmingham City Council supports National Child Employment Week

Birmingham City Council is supporting National Child Employment Week to promote safe working and performance opportunities for children.