Community News & Updates
- 10th November 2026
Three Birmingham manufacturers are among the first nine West Midlands firms to receive funding from a £6m research and development programme aimed at protecting and creating manufacturing jobs.
Midlanders have been told that tackling the cost-of-living crisis starts with understanding their local communities.
- 20th October 2026
Johnsons Coaches has announced a new partnership with Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club.
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid have been nominated for the Waitrose community matters scheme in Solihull.
Vital support is reaching more of the West Midlands’ 250,000 unpaid carers thanks to a new partnership between West Midlands mayor Richard Parker and Big Issue Invest.
Birmingham City Council is encouraging residents to stand together against hate crime as the city prepares to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week from 10 to 17 October.
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
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