Bringing Communities Together
An inquiry is being launched to look at how the Commonwealth Games legacy will improve access to physical activity opportunities – both participating and spectating – for disabled citizens. The council’s Commonwealth Games, Culture and Physical Activity Overview and Scrutiny Committee is joining forces with colleagues from the Health and […]
Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Birmingham City Council have formally launched a bid to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund for a new Masterplan to transform Edgbaston Stadium and support the surrounding community. The “Edgbaston Stadium and Community Masterplan” will create a mixed-use destination with cricket and community at its core, […]
Flood crises in Pakistan are continuing to threaten the lives of millions, with families risking dehydration amid a landscape that’s facing climate destruction. As part of Football for Peace’s Pakistan humanitarian crisis response, British Airways has teamed up with the charity to help deliver around 8 tonnes of clothing, food, and medical aid […]
A plan to secure a lasting, positive, legacy for the renovated Alexander Stadium and surrounding parkland after the Commonwealth Games is due before the city council’s Cabinet on October 11. The full business case (FBC) for the £21million of legacy developments aligns with the wider Perry Barr 2040 masterplan, which […]
Walsall Council is teaming up with Walsall Football Club and its charity arm, the Walsall Football Club Foundation, as part of an ambitious goal to shape the future of the Borough. The two organisations are the latest to support We are Walsall 2040. This major initiative gives partners across the […]
In World Cup year, this inspiring book for young people features trailblazing individuals from the British South Asian community working in all parts of the game ‘This book holds so many different voices, a multitude within the South Asian community, full of insights, reflections & prompts, a powerful manual […]
Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock in Birmingham city centre has until 5 September to do so. The iconic structure, unveiled in Centenary Square in March 2020, is being removed and temporarily placed into storage before a planned relocation to the grounds of […]
Researchers at Birmingham City University have joined forces with Burton Albion Community Trust to help people struggling with long-Covid symptoms improve their health and regain their fitness. Sports exercise scientists from the University have teamed up with fitness coaches from the English Football League One Club’s Community Trust to design, […]
A lucky group of beneficiaries and staff from a West Midlands charity that uses sport to aid personal development among disadvantaged young people have spoken of their joy at being given a golden opportunity to participate in the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay. More than 20 youngsters and colleagues […]
Warley boxer Amaan Ghulam has seen his dedication and talent pay dividends, reaping national success at a young age. The 17-year-old has been boxing since the age of eight, and began his competitive career at Warley Amateur Boxing Club when he was 11. Amaan said: “Training at Warley has offered […]
