Commonwealth Games 2022
Birmingham 2022 launches recruitment drive for over 20,000 Commonwealth Games jobs
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is urging people to register their interest in the tens of thousands job opportunities that will become available between now and the Games. The recruitment drive has been launched today to encourage people to register their interest in the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of the biggest event ever to…
Birmingham council unveils financial plans for the city’s “golden decade”
A plan designed to maximise the potential of a “golden decade” for Birmingham has been published by the city council. According to the council, the economic plan has a strategic focus on early intervention and prevention to level-up life chances and the benefits of growth for every street, neighbourhood, and community.
Birmingham council to secure decade-long deal to host major athletics events in city
The long-term future of indoor athletics in Birmingham is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and Birmingham City Council. A decade-long deal, due for discussion by the council’s Cabinet on September 7, would see Birmingham host the Indoor Grand Prix and British Indoor Championships on consecutive weekends annually…
IN PICTURES: Birmingham 2022 team showcase sporting spirit at New Street Station roadshow
A Birmingham 2022 roadshow event to promote next year’s Commonwealth Games has been taking place at New Street Station today. One of several mini outings showcasing live sport in the run up to the Games, the interactive New Street Station event including table tennis and 3×3 wheelchair basketball, with passers by encouraged to join in.
Mayor Andy Street launches Great Clean Up in Perry Barr ahead of Birmingham 2022
West Midlands residents are being asked to roll up their sleeves and rid the region of litter ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has launched the West Midlands Great Clean Up, aiming to help the region look its sparkling best before it comes under the international spotlight as host…
Residents to launch first-ever Aston Community Games celebrating sport in Birmingham
The first-ever Aston Community Games will be launched this weekend by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham. To mark a year until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and to bring communities back together following pandemic isolation over the last 18 months, Brummies are being invited to an outdoor sports-fest in the sunshine.
IN PICTURES: ‘Nowka Bais’ Bangladeshi boat racing celebrations return to Birmingham
A festival celebrating Bangladeshi boat racing made a welcome return to Birmingham this weekend. Nowka Bais is the traditional form of dragon boat style racing in rural villages of Bangladesh held after the monsoon rains and reflects many of the customs of the country.
Council announce “Masterplan” outlining ambitious future vision for Perry Barr by 2040
A draft “Masterplan” outlining an ambitious vision for how to further improve Perry Barr over the next two decades has been published by Birmingham City Council. The Perry Barr 2040 Masterplan aims to maximise opportunities presented by the existing qualities of the area including the current £700million+ package of major projects being delivered in the…
Victoria Square fountain repair set to be approved by council ahead of Commonwealth Games
A multi-million pound regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre – which includes bringing the ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ back to life as a fountain – is set to be approved by Cabinet next week. The full business case for the first phase of improvements – to be completed before the city welcomes around half a million…
Birmingham city council seeks Commonwealth Games feedback from city residents
Birmingham City Council is asking residents to provide their feedback on the Commonwealth Games which are due to be held in the city for the first time in 2022. Under the banner of “A Games for Everyone”, the council wants to hear from Birmingham citizens about what they think of the major sporting event, which will held…