Birmingham City Council’s plans to hike council tax by just under ten per cent for the second year in a row have been met with dismay and anger.

Birmingham City Council passed a budget last year that included a big council tax rise and a number of cuts to services

Birmingham City Council is facing renewed pressure to scrap its controversial 'rat tax' as the city grapples with ongoing bin strikes. The council's licensing and public protection committee has been urged to abolish charges for rat control treatments,

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 love fest between Birmingham City Council and legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath will continue into 2025, as officials in the band’s hometown announced they’ll be bestowing one of the city’s most prestigious awards — the honorary title of City Freeman.