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community/7 Oct 2026
Girlguiding Great Barr is appealing for more adult volunteers to help support local Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers units, warning that some may have to close without additional help.
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civic/2 Oct 2026
Birmingham City Council has secured £15 million in grant funding for the Business Energy Advice Service. Applications for the three-year BEAS 3 programme…
civic/2 Oct 2026
Birmingham City Council has won a BREEAM sustainability award for its planning policies requiring high energy efficiency standards in new buildings…
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civic/30 Sept 2026
Birmingham residents affected by suicide can apply to carry the Baton of Hope when it returns to the city on 13 September 2027. Deadline: 31 January 2027.
civic/30 Sept 2026
Birmingham City Council hosts Digital Inclusion Event at Eagle Labs to help residents access devices, internet, skills training and support.
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civic/30 Sept 2026
Birmingham arts and culture organisations can apply for grants between £10,000 and £50,000 from a new £400,000 funding pot launched 29 September.
civic/29 Sept 2026
Birmingham City Council launches 'Alright Brum, what's next?' campaign to ask residents what priorities matter most. Survey open until 15 November.
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