Community News & Updates
People across Birmingham who have been affected by suicide are being encouraged to apply to become baton bearers when the Baton of Hope returns to the city on Monday 13 September 2027.
- 8th October 2026
Lady Irene Yoong-Henery of Withersdale (pictured) nominated in inaugral awards next month
- 5th October 2026
A community-led wellbeing café has published its first Impact Report - showcasing the reach and impact of its work across Birmingham communities.
- 1st October 2026
“Sharon Duggal’s work is vivid, rich and enchanting.
Light Across The Plains is incredibly moving and tender. Gloriously detailed
storytelling and a vibrant honesty on every bold and generous page.”
Birmingham City Council is working alongside local partners to enhance the safety and experience of people using Cathedral Square and surrounding streets in the heart of the city centre.
- 25th September 2026
Young visitors from Zaporizhzhia, in Ukraine, taking part in a week-long visit to Birmingham, were welcomed by the Lord Mayor
- 22nd September 2026
National Heritage Lottery Funded Images To Be Used As Poetry Prompts At Festival
- 17th September 2026
The Lisieux Trust marked 40 years of celebrations with a special anniversary bringing together the people who have helped shape the charity’s journey.
Businesses and charities operating in Birmingham are invited for a pioneering community initiative to provide life-saving training to people who are overlooked, while creating pathways into further employment.
- 20th August 2026
Arts Council England poet to appear on Black Country Xtra