A "crippling" failed attempt to implement an IT system and "inadequate" housing services were among the problems that plagued a crisis-hit council before it effectively declared itself bankrupt, a "jaw-droppingly bad" report has said.

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Birmingham City Council have agreed on plans to honour the legacy of Brummie legend Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born writer, poet and actor helped put the city on the cultural map through his work, which often addressed themes of racism, inequality and human rights.

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Birmingham City Council have provided an update on the redesign of its youth services in the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of schoolboy Leo Ross. Leo, 12, was found with serious injuries near Scribers Lane during the afternoon of Tuesday, January 21. He later died in hospital from his injuries, police said.

Birmingham councillors across the political spectrum have been left stunned after a “damning” report set out the “horrors” created in a critical past budget.

After a Thursday night shooting on First Avenue North, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin this morning stated his opposition to the opening of PRVLGE, a new bar in a trouble spot where the Birmingham City Council last month approved a new liquor license.

Hallmark Automotive Group in downtown Birmingham is planning a $15 million expansion of its Hyundai dealership at 1424 Fifth Ave. North.

The pioneering heavy metal band from Birmingham, England is slated to receive the prestigious title of City Freeman from their hometown’s city council next week.

The city is hoping for legislation that could help clean up condemned buildings in the city. Ideas include enacting and enforcing maintenance standards.

More than 5,000 properties in Birmingham have been turned into 'exempt' accommodation, supposedly supporting vulnerable people. They are bringing misery to neighbourhoods, as councillors pointed out.

The original lineup of Osbourne, Iommi, Butler and Ward will join just 50 others in being recognised as Freemen by the City Of Birmingham