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General | 12th January 2021 Birmingham 2022: 'A light at the end of the tunnel'England cricket star Amy Jones says bringing the Commonwealth Games to her home city in 2022 will give everyone something to look forward to after lockdown. Read more | Birmingham 2022: 'A light at the end of the tunnel' | 12/01/2021 |
General | 21st December 2020 Birmingham 2022: Our 2020 RewindIt is undeniable that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone but we are grateful that despite the complexities that Covid-19 has brought, we’ve been able to make significant progress in organis... Read more | Birmingham 2022: Our 2020 Rewind | 21/12/2020 |
General | 15th December 2020 "Hugely encouraging" progress at Birmingham 2022 Alexander StadiumAthletes and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games project partners are set to visit the Alexander Stadium site today, to inspect progress on its redevelopment ahead of the Games. Read more | "Hugely encouraging" progress at Birmingham 2022 Alexander Stadium | 15/12/2020 |
General | 30th November 2020 Gi Group is proud to be the Official Recruiter for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth GamesBirmingham 2022 is proud to be partnering with Gi Group Apprenticeships, who will be delivering all apprenticeships in the run up to the Commonwealth Games. Read more | Gi Group is proud to be the Official Recruiter for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games | 30/11/2020 |
General | 30th November 2020 Birmingham 2022 Announces Official Network Technology IntegratorBirmingham 2022 is pleased to announce that North, one of the UK’s leading integrated technology specialists, has been appointed as Official Network Technology Integrator for the Birmingham 2022 Commo... Read more | Birmingham 2022 Announces Official Network Technology Integrator | 30/11/2020 |
General | 19th November 2020 United by Birmingham 2022 welcomes 50th projectThe United By Birmingham 2022 community programme has welcomed a further seven organisations, with 50 projects being accepted onto the scheme since it was launched in March. Read more | United by Birmingham 2022 welcomes 50th project | 19/11/2020 |
General | 9th November 2020 Don't miss out on opportunity email alerts: Complete your Communication PreferencesIf you want to receive email notifications about opportunities and events from us you must tell us Read more | Don't miss out on opportunity email alerts: Complete your Communication Preferences | 09/11/2020 |
General | 22nd October 2020 BBC confirmed as UK broadcasterThe BBC has signed up to be the Domestic Broadcast Rights Holder for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more | BBC confirmed as UK broadcaster | 22/10/2020 |
General | 16th October 2020 Daily Sport Schedule Announced!Tickets may not be on sale yet, but you can now start planning your trip to Birmingham 2022 following the release of the daily competition schedule! Read more | Daily Sport Schedule Announced! | 16/10/2020 |
General | 15th October 2020 NVT Group appointed as Birmingham 2022 official IT Services ProviderOne of the UK’s top IT firms has been awarded a major contract to deliver the IT services that will help stage the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more | NVT Group appointed as Birmingham 2022 official IT Services Provider | 15/10/2020 |
General | 14th October 2020 Search begins for Hometown HeroesBirmingham 2022 is asking you to nominate those who deserve to be recognised for making a difference to their communities by dedicating their lives to grassroots sport. Read more | Search begins for Hometown Heroes | 14/10/2020 |
General | 6th October 2020 Council announces £2m boost for city’s grassroots cultural activity for Commonwealth GamesProposals for a programme to engage 200,000 community participants in Birmingham 2022 culture-related activities is set for approval by the city council’s Cabinet on (13 October). Read more | Council announces £2m boost for city’s grassroots cultural activity for Commonwealth Games | 06/10/2020 |
General | 5th October 2020 An update from Ian Reid, CEO of Birmingham 2022It’s been a busy few months for Birmingham 2022 and we are pleased that, despite the challenges that the global pandemic has brought, we’ve been able to make a great deal of progress. Read more | An update from Ian Reid, CEO of Birmingham 2022 | 05/10/2020 |
General | 29th September 2020 Road Cycling Venues AnnouncedHistoric parks in Wolverhampton and Warwick will host the start and finish of the road cycling events at Birmingham 2022. Read more | Road Cycling Venues Announced | 29/09/2020 |
General | 24th September 2020 Apprenticeship programme launchedBirmingham 2022 has officially launched its search for the first group of apprentices to work as part of the team delivering the biggest sports and cultural event to be held in the UK for ten years. Read more | Apprenticeship programme launched | 24/09/2020 |
General | 23rd September 2020 University of Birmingham unveiled as official partner of Birmingham 2022The University of Birmingham has been unveiled as an official partner for Birmingham 2022, signing the most comprehensive university partnership agreement in the history of the Commonwealth Games. Read more | University of Birmingham unveiled as official partner of Birmingham 2022 | 23/09/2020 |
General | 22nd September 2020 Final call for local businesses to apply for Inclusive Commonwealth Legacy ProgrammeBusinesses from diverse communities in the West Midlands are being encouraged to apply to the Inclusive Commonwealth Legacy Programme (ICLP) after the application deadline was extended until 30 Septem... Read more | Final call for local businesses to apply for Inclusive Commonwealth Legacy Programme | 22/09/2020 |
General | 18th September 2020 £600,000 awarded to West Midlands arts projectsA share of £600,000 has been awarded to three West Midlands organisations to create inclusive arts and cultural projects linked to the Commonwealth Games, following a collaboration between the Olympic... Read more | £600,000 awarded to West Midlands arts projects | 18/09/2020 |
General | 1st September 2020 Over 40 United by Birmingham ProjectsA further nine projects from organisations have been added to our community programme, United by Birmingham 2022, bringing the total to 42. Read more | Over 40 United by Birmingham Projects | 01/09/2020 |
General | 11th August 2020 The pre-Games Training Camp search has startedThe search for local areas and facilities to host pre-games training camps is underway. Read more | The pre-Games Training Camp search has started | 11/08/2020 |
General | 11th August 2020 Birmingham 2022 will use multi-site Athlete VillagesBirmingham 2022 has announced that athletes and team officials will be housed in three ‘campus’ villages at The University of Birmingham, The University of Warwick, and The NEC Hotel Campus. Read more | Birmingham 2022 will use multi-site Athlete Villages | 11/08/2020 |
General | 28th July 2020 In exactly two years' time Birmingham 2022 will begin!Birmingham 2022 is marking this major milestone on the countdown to the Games by unveiling Smithfield, with its impressive cityscape backdrop, as the chosen location to create two bespoke arenas side ... Read more | In exactly two years' time Birmingham 2022 will begin! | 28/07/2020 |
General | 19th July 2020 How to design a West Midlands-inspired mascotBirmingham 2022 wants to see Birmingham and the West Midlands reflected in its search for a mascot for the Games Read more | How to design a West Midlands-inspired mascot | 19/07/2020 |
General | 15th July 2020 The nationwide search to find a 'Mascot Maker'Could you design the mascot for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games? Read more | The nationwide search to find a 'Mascot Maker' | 15/07/2020 |
General | 13th July 2020 Sunset+Vine announced as Host BroadcasterThe world-leading sports broadcast production company Sunset+Vine has been appointed as Host Broadcaster for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more | Sunset+Vine announced as Host Broadcaster | 13/07/2020 |
General | 10th July 2020 An open letter from Ian Reid, CEO Birmingham 2022Racism, discrimination, and intolerance of any kind is abhorrent. It has no place in society, or the Commonwealth Games. Read more | An open letter from Ian Reid, CEO Birmingham 2022 | 10/07/2020 |
General | 11th June 2020 Opportunity to acquire rights to Birmingham 2022 official merchandiseBusinesses are being invited to take part in the process of acquiring licensing and merchandising rights to produce and sell official Birmingham 2022 and Commonwealth Sport branded products in the run... Read more | Opportunity to acquire rights to Birmingham 2022 official merchandise | 11/06/2020 |
General | 11th June 2020 Birmingham 2022 makes 24-hour move to add to unrivalled summer of sportBirmingham 2022 has announced today (Thursday 11 June) a 24-hour change in start date for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more | Birmingham 2022 makes 24-hour move to add to unrivalled summer of sport | 11/06/2020 |
General | 5th June 2020 The virtual event that sparked new friendshipsDinner with Strangers aimed to bring people together during a time of separation. Not only did it do just that, but it ignited new friendships across the entire region. Read more | The virtual event that sparked new friendships | 05/06/2020 |
General | 3rd June 2020 Dinner with Strangers: Home Games in BirminghamOur Dinner With Strangers project is all about bringing people from different backgrounds together ahead of Birmingham 2022, so it was only right that we brought in some sporting names to take part. Read more | Dinner with Strangers: Home Games in Birmingham | 03/06/2020 |
General | 2nd June 2020 Nicola Turner appointed as Director of LegacyPartners involved in organising the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have appointed a Director of Legacy for the major international event. Read more | Nicola Turner appointed as Director of Legacy | 02/06/2020 |
General | 5th May 2020 West Midlands firms to deliver marketing & communication campaigns for B2022We’re now able to confirm the names of the businesses we’ll be working with over the next two years to support our marketing activity, and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to draw on local talent ... Read more | West Midlands firms to deliver marketing & communication campaigns for B2022 | 05/05/2020 |
General | 4th May 2020 New City Council Programme Director for Birmingham 2022 is namedA new Programme Director has been appointed by Birmingham City Council to head-up the local authority’s involvement in the planning, preparation and delivery of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more | New City Council Programme Director for Birmingham 2022 is named | 04/05/2020 |
General | 18th March 2020 Contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium awarded to McLaughlin & HarveyThe contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium into a high-quality venue for diverse sporting, leisure, community and cultural events has been awarded by the council to McLaughlin & Harvey. Read more | Contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium awarded to McLaughlin & Harvey | 18/03/2020 |
General | 17th March 2020 United By Birmingham 2022 Launch DayOn a brisk morning in early March, a group of 30 people launch United by Birmingham 2022, the community programme for Birmingham 2022. Read more | United By Birmingham 2022 Launch Day | 17/03/2020 |
General | 9th March 2020 Birmingham 2022 countdown clock revealedThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has signed a partnership agreement with Longines for the next three editions of the Commonwealth Games, starting with Birmingham 2022. Read more | Birmingham 2022 countdown clock revealed | 09/03/2020 |
General | 4th March 2020 United by Birmingham 2022 launchToday we’re launching our exciting new community programme – United by Birmingham 2022! Read more | United by Birmingham 2022 launch | 04/03/2020 |
General | 27th February 2020 Major construction work starts at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre siteMajor construction is now underway on the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. What will be a state-of-the-art venue is being built to host swimming and diving at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more | Major construction work starts at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre site | 27/02/2020 |
General | 24th February 2020 Spirit of 2012 and Birmingham 2022 unveil £600,000 Challenge FundBirmingham 2022 has partnered with Spirit of 2012 to create a new £600,000 West Midlands Challenge Fund for West Midlands’ arts and cultural programmes Read more | Spirit of 2012 and Birmingham 2022 unveil £600,000 Challenge Fund | 24/02/2020 |
General | 11th February 2020 Birmingham 2022 strengthens legacy planning with five new appointmentsWe’ve appointed five people from Birmingham and the West Midlands to our Legacy and Benefits (LAB) Committee Read more | Birmingham 2022 strengthens legacy planning with five new appointments | 11/02/2020 |
General | 31st January 2020 Exciting developments at Alexander Stadium as revamp plans are approvedIt has been announced that the proposed plans to enhance the existing Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr have been approved. Read more | Exciting developments at Alexander Stadium as revamp plans are approved | 31/01/2020 |
General | 30th January 2020 Call for local businesses to apply for Inclusive Commonwealth Legacy ProgrammeThe Inclusive Commonwealth Legacy Programme (ICLP), a new initiative to support Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority (BAME) owned businesses in bidding for and securing contracts for the Birmingham 2022 C... Read more | Call for local businesses to apply for Inclusive Commonwealth Legacy Programme | 30/01/2020 |
General | 13th January 2020 2022 Festival AnnouncementMartin Green CBE has been asked by government to develop plans to curate, manage, and promote a UK-wide festival in 2022. Read more | 2022 Festival Announcement | 13/01/2020 |
General | 6th January 2020 New Birmingham 2022 community programme coming soonCan your community initiative help to deliver the vision and mission of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games? Read more | New Birmingham 2022 community programme coming soon | 06/01/2020 |
General | 20th December 2019 A year of progress for Birmingham 2022As 2019 draws to a close, it’s the perfect chance for us to reflect on our work this year and look forward to an exciting 2020. Read more | A year of progress for Birmingham 2022 | 20/12/2019 |
General | 6th December 2019 The Commonwealth Games Federation Coordination CommissionThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission has underlined their confidence that Birmingham 2022 will deliver a fantastic Commonwealth Games Read more | The Commonwealth Games Federation Coordination Commission | 06/12/2019 |
General | 13th November 2019 Building work to begin on £73 million Sandwell Aquatics CentreMajor construction will begin on the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in the New Year. Read more | Building work to begin on £73 million Sandwell Aquatics Centre | 13/11/2019 |
General | 31st October 2019 1,000 days to go until Birmingham 2022The countdown continues....... Read more | 1,000 days to go until Birmingham 2022 | 31/10/2019 |
General | 24th October 2019 Birmingham 2022 delivering Social ValueThe new Social Values Charter will focus on sustainability, health and well-being, inclusivity, human rights and local benefit. Read more | Birmingham 2022 delivering Social Value | 24/10/2019 |
General | 18th October 2019 World-class line-up announced for Birmingham 2022 Athletes’ Advisory CommitteeSarah-Jane Perry, Katrina Hart, Alistair Brownlee, Sarah Davies, Jodie Gibson, and Tom Bosworth form advisory panel that will ensure Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has athletes’ needs at its heart... Read more | World-class line-up announced for Birmingham 2022 Athletes’ Advisory Committee | 18/10/2019 |