Birmingham City Council

Birmingham to become low-traffic neighbourhood

Birmingham City Council have announced plans for the city to become a low-traffic neighbourhood, as reported in The Guardian.

‘Big data’ is helping to reduce traffic congestion

Transport minister Rachel Maclean has been shown how more than three million pieces of data a day from the West Midland’s road network is helping reduce congestion.

Birmingham hosting autonomous driving trial

Birmingham is hosting the Project Endeavour autonomous driving trial as it enters its next phase on public roads.

Birmingham launches clean air zone

Birmingham City Council has launched its clean air zone (CAZ), requiring non-compliant cars, vans and trucks to pay a daily fee to enter the city centre.

Birmingham launches CAZ vehicle scrappage scheme

Birmingham City Council has launched a vehicle scrappage and travel credit scheme ahead of the opening of its clean air zone (CAZ) on June 1.

Birmingham to roll out EV rapid charging network

Birmingham City Council will start its roll out of an initial network of 394 fast and rapid electric vehicle chargers this month.

Birmingham Council launches new air quality action plan

Birmingham City Council has approved a new air quality action plan for public consultation.

Birmingham and Leeds request delays to Clean Air Zone introduction

Birmingham City Council and Leeds City Council have requested the postponement of their Clean Air Zone introductions due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus.