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The official Twitter account for the Leader of Birmingham City Council Cllr John Cotton.
Birmingham, England
Joined November 2015
As we welcome the Year of the Horse, I would like to wish everyone celebrating in Birmingham and across the world a joyful, healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year. #LunarNewYear
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⚠️ Due to planned maintenance, some of our forms and systems will be offline today (Tuesday 17 February 2026) between 6pm and 8pm. Forms or payments submitted after 5:45pm may not be received. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Modular construction is the modern, efficient, better way to build. Crafted fast and flexibly, ATCO tailors each build to the needs of the people and community that will call them home.
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🤝 Every penny that is donated into Change into Action makes a difference. Find out why Colmore BID's John Jo is backing this year's campaign. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/ygrDkL0v9k
#ChangeIntoAction
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Do you know where you can get tested for HIV? And how many people living with HIV are on effective treatment? Watch the video to find out. Getting tested is the only way to know your HIV status. #ITest #HIVTestingWeek 📍 Get your FREE home test kit at https://t.co/tc96uhBgKJ
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The Street Cruiser Injunction Review Hearing will take place on 26 Feb at the High Court, Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre. If you witness street cruising, report it via West Midlands Police Live Chat or call 101/999 in an emergency. https://t.co/TMDRd6mFGg
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Birmingham’s Lunar New Year celebrations are back in Southside and Hippodrome Square next week as we welcome the Year of the Horse 🐎 Find out more about the celebrations here: https://t.co/0ifQzogI4b
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What a blast! 🪩 Even the rain couldn’t stop a brilliant opening night of Birmingham Light Festival 2026! ✨ 📽️ Here are just some of our many highlights 🌟 The trail continues all weekend… why not explore the city in a new light? 🏙️💡
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🤔 Did you know? Our Allotments Service manages 7,369 individual plots enabling residents to grow their own fruit & veg 🥕 Over 2m tonnes of produce is grown, providing sustainable, low-cost fresh food 👉 To see how we will spend on city services in 2026/27, visit
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Enjoying the Winter Olympics? ❄️ Want to get into the sporting spirit? 🏅 The UK Indoor Athletics returns to the Utilita Arena this weekend! 🏃♀️ See world class athletics on your doorstep as GB & NI’s top athletes go head to head, battling for national titles ✨
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📢 Public Notice The Street Cruiser Injunction Review Hearing will take place on 26 February 2026 at 10:30am at the High Court, Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre, 33 Bull Street, B4 6DS. If you witness street cruising, report it via West Midlands Police Live Chat or call
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🤔 Did you know..? Our Animal Welfare team rescued 565 dogs who’d been lost or abandoned last year. 🐶 They are then either rehomed via animal charities or reunited with owners. 👉 Our budget sets out how we will spend on city services in 2026/27, visit
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🤔 Did you know? Trading Standards seized tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes, vapes & tobacco last year ❌ Those seizures, taking potentially harmful products off sale, were valued at over £8million 👉 To see our planned spend on city services in 2026/27 visit
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🌟Powered by People: Birmingham’s Co Production Summit Join us on 26 Feb at the Council House to help shape the future of Adult Social Care. Your experiences, your ideas, your city. ✔ Workshops ✔ Market stalls ✔ Quiet & sensory-friendly spaces ✔ Free lunch for attendees
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During Children’s Mental Health Week (9-15 Feb), young people across Birmingham are reminded that confidential mental health support is just a free text away. Text ‘Space’ to 85258 to connect with a trained mental health professional. Find out more at https://t.co/aYMWn5Dv9F
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Ready to start a career in Early Years? Working in Early Years is more than a job - it’s a chance to shape futures, inspire curiosity, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives. An apprenticeship is the perfect way to: ✅ Earn while you learn ✅ Gain hands-on experience ✅
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Birmingham’s Lunar New Year celebrations are back in Southside and Hippodrome Square next week as we welcome the Year of the Horse 🐎 Enjoy a week of festivities from 17 February , with market stalls and funfair rides in Hippodrome Square every day, leading up to the main
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ICYMI: Eight neighbourhoods in Birmingham are to receive £2million every year for a decade as part of the Pride in Place programme. This is a huge boost for the people and communities of Birmingham.
Local people in 40 new areas across England will be able to decide where up to £20 million is invested in their neighbourhood. From saving youth centres to building new sports hubs and breathing new life into high streets. https://t.co/iKdvmdzhZS
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📢 WASTE DEPOTS UPDATE The hearing for the council’s injunction application against Persons Unknown is listed for: -10.30am on Friday 13 February 2026 - Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre, Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6DS - for 3 hours 1/2
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⚠️Due to planned maintenance, some of our forms and systems will be offline on Tuesday 10 February 2026 between 6pm and 8pm. Forms or payments submitted after 5:45pm may not be received. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Our hard-working clean-up crews have been out across the city collecting rubbish and removing piles of fly-tipping and waste. Last week, we collectively cleared 7,040 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.
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