https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news Brum Breathes Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:53:49 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:53:49 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/115/cleaner_air_for_birmingham_smoke_control_order Birmingham City Council has confirmed that a new Smoke Control Order will come into force on 23 March 2026. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/105/birmingham_marks_cleanairnight A cosy night in front of a roaring fire is almost hard-wired into our minds as an idyllic way to spend a winter evening. The reality, however, can be chilling. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/113/air_quality_forecast_and_alert_system Are you concerned about air quality in your area? Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:56:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/112/from_the_classroom_to_the_chamber_birmingham_students_step_into_the_shoes_of_global_climate_negotiators On 12 November, the Council House Chamber hosted Birmingham’s Model United Nations Climate Negotiations, bringing together pupils from ten schools across the city. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:53:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/111/its_time_to_clearthe_air_-_monitoring_programme_continues_in_schools We are working to improve the air we breathe across Birmingham through our #ClearTheAir campaign. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:06:00 +0100 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/109/join_our_clean_air_day_events We’re committed to improving air quality and we would like everyone in the city to be part of our journey to improving the air we breathe. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:34:00 +0100 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/108/birmingham_city_council_launches_new_on-street_electric_vehicle_charge_point_network_in_partnership_with_ubitricity Expansion of public charging infrastructure will help increase access to overnight charging for residents without off-street parking. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:19:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/107/innovative_ev_charge_points_a_step_toward_sustainable_urban_mobility Birmingham is making progress in sustainable transport by adding electric vehicle (EV) charging points to residential lampposts across the city. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:09:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/106/world_car-free_day_and_our_commitment_to_improving_air_quality Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, Councillor Majid Mahmood, reflects on the impact of our campaign to improve air quality and its role in the council's approach to "Route to Zero" Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:01:00 +0100 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/99/fun_without_fireworks There are many reasons why people prefer to have #FunWithoutFireworks, with the impact they can have on air quality increasingly changing people’s habits. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/104/birminghams_clean_air_zone_continues_to_help_improve_air_quality_in_the_city_centre Birmingham City Council has published its latest progress report for the Clean Air Zone. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:05:00 +0100 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/103/timetoact_on_clean_air_day On 15 June 2023, at Birmingham New Street Station, over 600 members of the public made a pledge to improve air quality in the city. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:42:00 +0100 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/102/clean_air_day_celebration_event_encourages_small_changes_to_make_a_big_difference Shoppers and commuters at Birmingham’s Grand Central have an opportunity to make a personal pledge to improve air quality at Thursday’s Clean Air Day event. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:45:00 +0100 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/101/its_timetoact A new campaign has launched to continue our efforts to improve the quality of the city’s air. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:32:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/100/clean_air_efforts_in_birmingham_highlighted_in_chief_medical_officers_report The Chief Medical Officer’s annual report has shone a light on efforts being made in Birmingham to achieve improvements to the city’s air quality. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:20:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/98/more_reasons_to_travel_green_thanks_to_new_mobile_app A new mobile app aims to incentivise Birmingham residents to form greener and healthier travel habits with the offer of weekly prizes. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:31:00 +0100 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/96/clean_air_zone_sees_city_centre_air_quality_improve_in_its_first_year Air quality in central Birmingham has improved since the Clean Air Zone was implemented a year ago and has seen a significant fall in the percentage of most polluting vehicles entering the city centre Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:43:00 +0100 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/95/cleaning_up_and_greening_up_the_uks_second_city Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, talks about why cleaning up Birmingham’s air remains a top priority. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:59:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/94/clean_air_zone_interim_report_provides_evidence_of_impact_on_air_pollution Birmingham City Council has published an interim report on the impact of the Clean Air Zone providing evidence that the levels of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide are reducing in the city centre. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:34:00 +0000 https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/news/article/93/modeshift_stars_scheme_continues_to_empower_active_travel_across_birmingham ModeShift STARS is continuing to encourage businesses to promote sustainability through active travel. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:08:00 +0000