The idea is for the city to use contractors to help cut lots and help get rid of what they call 'hazardous overgrowth'.

Birmingham has declared an emergency war on weeds. The City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance authorizing the mayor to ...

The city of Birmingham is taking decisive action against nuisance properties, with Mayor Randall Woodfin declaring a local ...

"Enquiries will reopen in late July 2025. "If you are not currently on the waiting list, or it has been 12 months since your household last received a grant payment, you will be able to submit a new ...

New cost of living payments are entering bank accounts after applications opened for new summer grants. Local councils across ...

The city council said Birmingham ’s estimated 2,000-strong Jewish community and over 30,000 Sikh residents made an “enormous contribution” to Brum’s culture, diversity and prosperity.

Black mayors are proving that talent, vision, and a relentless focus on evidence-based policy—not tokenism—are transforming communities.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you live or work in Birmingham, you’ve probably dealt with the flooding problems that pop up during these sudden summer storms. City leaders hope to begin alleviating that ...

Kim Langley, who is running for the LaFayette City Council District B seat, is motivated by a desire to see LaFayette grow ...

THE leader of Essex County Council has said splitting Essex up into three new unitary authorities would be the best approach to keep tax costs low reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Councillor ...

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