Community News

The unveiling of a Blue Plaque, in commemoration of the contribution of Birmingham’s first Black elected Councillor, the late Alderman Egbert Sylvester Carless OBE - fondly known as Bert, and who was first elected in 1979 to represent the ward of Aston, where he was elected as a Labour member – is set to take place in Handsworth.

A pioneering new Green Travel District (GTD) for Sutton Walmley & Minworth, Reddicap and environs has been launched to help improve sustainable and active travel for residents, workers and visitors.

On the release of the statement on the high level savings proposals made by Birmingham City Council, Lyle Bignon (pic), NTE Ambassador for Birmingham, working on behalf of the Night Time Industries Association, said: “The announcement of high-level savings proposals from Birmingham City Council today is incredibly alarming.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), ratified 75 years ago on December 10, 1948, for the first time articulated the rights and freedoms to which every person is entitled.

Twelve voluntary and community sector organisations have been awarded a share of £5.5 million to help customers who need extra support with their tax affairs, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced.

Research from Intuit QuickBooks reveals the critical role of accounting professionals in helping Birmingham SMBs navigate the now prolonged, cost-of-living crisis.

Birmingham is preparing to host the ‘Women in the Shade’ conference on Thursday 18th January 2024.

Aminah Shafiq, from Birmingham, who designed what’s believed to be the first PPE hijab at Severn Trent – that’s inclusive, and specific for those who chose to cover their hair.

Birmingham’s biggest private hire operator, A2B Radio Cars is supporting Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas campaign.

From Saturday (December 16) Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be hosting Ed Isaacs: Drawing Places exhibition – celebrating the city and beyond by bringing the urban city to life.

‘Tis the season, and Christmas lovers of the UK are preparing to catch a magical glimpse of Santa, whether in his personal grotto or flying above the sky with reindeers in tow.

An academic at the University of Warwick is warning that communities need to get to know their digital human rights so they can influence the governance of future technologies and AI.

Birmingham Press Club is backing an initiative which hopes to discover the scrip-writing stars of tomorrow.

Low carbon homes built in the West Midlands are up to three times cheaper to heat than an average property, according to latest data, as the region looks to new ways to tackle both the housing and climate emergency. 

New research from Virgin Media O2 reveals nearly half of Brits (48%) would visit a destination if a movie has been filmed there, with Brits on average willing to travel a huge 173 miles* to see iconic film locations - the equivalent of driving from Newcastle to Liverpool.

What started as a tiny Sikh community in Wolverhampton in the 1950s has become one of the fastest growing in the UK.