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Celebrate May Day this Saturday at Sarehole Mill! 🌸 Enjoy a fun-filled day with a pop-up tea room ☕🍰, live traditional music 🎶, Morris dancing 💃, creative eco-activities 🎨, garden games 🌿 dancing around the maypole and explore the historic Mill.

May is #NationalWalkingMonth! Time to dust off your walking boots or wellies and step outside this weekend. Birmingham has plenty of parks to explore – find one near you here: bit.ly/48fDKv4 #GetOutside #PublicHealth #Birmingham

🎉 Happy birthday to the Alexandra Theatre! 🎭 🎂 The Alex celebrates the start of its 125th anniversary year with a FREE open day on Saturday 2 May (11am–3pm). Visitors can enjoy activities including arts and crafts, technical demonstrations and a tour round the theatre’s archive with the venue’s historian 🎨 🎚️ 📜 📸 Image- Alexander theatre cc1910 Credit: Birmingham archives,

✨ Back in Brum! The Quilter Cheviot British Open Squash Championships return to Birmingham this May. 📅 Qualification rounds run 26–28 May, with the main draw taking place on an all‑glass court at the Birmingham Rep from 30 May, ahead of the finals on 7 June.

🛣️ There will be road closures across Birmingham on Sunday 3 May due to the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run. 🏃‍♂️ 🚌 Check here which roads are affected before you travel: orlo.uk/5DLHQ 🚎 More info from Transport for West Midlands here: orlo.uk/sMDlx

Super excited to welcome players and fans to Birmingham this June as England face Sri Lanka in the World Cup’s opening match at @Edgbaston 🏆🏏🤩🏟️ #T20WorldCup

Measles cases are spreading in Birmingham, with unvaccinated children under 5 most affected. If you suspect measles, contact your GP urgently. Do not attend a GP, A&E or walk‑in centre unless advised. Learn more about symptoms of measles here: bit.ly/47yPvNi

Just started driving? Or maybe you use an e‑scooter or bike to get to college, uni or work? You probably also know mates who don't give road safety a second thought... If you’re 18–25 and live in Birmingham, we'd love you to help us make our streets safer. The CityShift programme gives you the chance to share your experiences, take part in local conversations and help shape road safety where you live with training and support provided. No previous experience needed. ⌛️Applications close 10 May ➡️ Apply here: tfwm.org.uk/campaigns/city…

🚨 Don’t forget – Saltley Viaduct will be closed from 10 May. ✅ For 18 months, diversions will be in place for road users and bus routes. ⏰ Please allow more time for your journey. 👉 To find out more, please visit: tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-jour…

📢 Local elections are on 7 May 2026 🗓️ If you have applied for a postal vote please make sure you post it back as soon as possible to make sure we receive it before 10pm on Thursday 7 May ❗Don't lose your vote #YourVoteMatters #BrumVotes26 1/2

Don’t get caught out this weekend! ⏰ 🛣️ There will be road closures across Birmingham on Sunday 3 May due to the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run. 🏃‍♂️ 🚌 Check here which roads are affected before you travel: orlo.uk/5DLHQ 🚎 More info from Transport for West Midlands here: orlo.uk/sMDlx

🤰Did you know that protection for your baby can start before they are even born? Immunisation during pregnancy helps pass protection to your baby before birth and during those first precious weeks of life. ➡️Find out more here :bit.ly/3QGmJUG #WorldImmunisationWeek

Toddlers are into everything… including germs 🦠 Immunisations like MMRV and pneumococcal help protect your child as they grow and explore the world. ✔️ Check the NHS Immunisations Schedule for more information: bit.ly/3QGmJUG #WorldImmunisationWeek

🛡️It’s #WorldImmunisationWeek The perfect time to check if you and your family are up to date with your immunisations. 👉 Click the link for more information on NHS immunisations and when to have them: bit.ly/3QGmJUG

⚠️ Fly-tipping doesn’t pay. This vehicle seized after being linked to illegal waste dumping in Sparkhill/ Balsall Heath. ✅ We’re taking action to protect our streets. Thanks to @SpringfieldWMP for your support. #FlyTipping #Enforcement #ZeroTolerance 1/2

Wishing a very happy St George's Day to everyone celebrating in Birmingham and across the world today. As we do every day, we're proudly flying the Flag of St George outside the Council House. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🚧 #ROADWORKS 🚧 📍 A38 Tyburn Road around Kingsbury Road #Tyburn ⛔ Planned Overnight closure (7pm - 5am) 📅 22 - 25 April

Measles cases are spreading in Birmingham, with unimmunised children under 5 most affected. Take action now to protect yourself and others. Find out more about the MMRV immunisation here: bit.ly/4p2VvUq

On 24 April 2026, the Council’s Community Safety Team will bring partners and organisations together for a Justice Walk through the city centre, marking National Stalking Awareness Month and the official Birmingham launch of the WalkSafe personal safety app. The walk highlights our shared commitment to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, supporting the reduction of knife crime, and creating safer public spaces for everyone who lives in, works in, or visits our city. 📱 The WalkSafe App provides real‑time safety tools including safe space mapping, journey sharing, SOS alerts and community reporting. Find out more below.

🎒 Great news for Birmingham families! New figures from Primary National Offer Day show that over 92% of Birmingham children have been offered their first‑choice primary school, with 99% receiving one of their preferred schools, which reflects a well‑run admissions process and means families can move forward with confidence ahead of September. Find out more 👇