On Monday 12th March, Commonwealth Day was celebrated across the 53 nations that make up the Commonwealth. Birmingham was no exception; the city saw an enthusiastic display of events and ceremonies throughout the day including a flag raising ceremony at the Council House in Victoria […]

Commonwealth day is celebrated every year on the second Monday of March, across the Commonwealth.  It offers an opportunity to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth organisations, which aim to improve the lives of citizens. 2017 marked the […]

Commonwealth day is celebrated by the Commonwealth nations every second Monday in March. Although the occasion is marked by a multi-faith service in Westminster Abbey and H.M. the Queen’s speech broadcast around the globe, Commonwealth Day does not enjoy widespread public awareness. For the past 2 years, […]

The BCA organised a flag raising ceremony to mark 59 years of independence of Ghana on 6 March 2016 . The event, organised by the Ghana Union Midlands and the Birmingham Commonwealth Association included the presence of the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, the President of the Ghana Union […]

To mark the attainment of independence by Barbados on 30th of November 1966, the flag was risen in front of Birmingham City Council building at 10:30 hrs. The invitees included Barbados Deputy High Commissioner Ms Alphea Wiggins, Chair of Barbados and Friends representative Aaron Mapp, […]

This year’s celebrations of the Commonwealth Day were held on 9 March 2015. Birmingham Commonwealth Association led a vibrant programme of events which started with a flag raising ceremony in front of the Council House. Commonwealth flag was raised by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr […]

Why is the Urban M project of interest to you/ to your organisation?   In my role as Interim Head of Employment and Skills, I am always keen to support projects which address one of our city’s most important challenges:  the low skill level in […]

EVENT UPDATE FOR PUBLIC RELEASE City Drive Celebrating 5 years of Capacity-building the Social Enterprise Sector Social enterprise infrastructure organisation iSE are hosting their annual week-long event ‘City Drive’ with 2018 being the 5th anniversary of Digbeth as an accredited Social Enterprise Place.  City Drive […]

This annual spectacular is one of the council’s most prestigious civic events, attracting thousands of people. A highlight of Birmingham’s civic calendar, it introduces the new Lord Mayor to the city and bids a fond farewell to the outgoing one. As well as raising money […]