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(We will update these lists as we become aware of new meetings, etc.) This collection of information is based on existing schedules and is subject to change.
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City of Birmingham
- Birmingham City Council, Sept. 1, 9:30 a.m. | Agenda
- Item 1 – The public hearing to amend the floodplain zone overlay to ensure “the City’s floodplain regulations remain consistent with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System.”
- Item 5 – This consent item would grant a Consumable Hemp Products Retailer License to Magic City Organics. The city’s Fire and Rescue chief, the city’s director of planning, engineering and permits, the chief health officer and the Council’s Public Safety Committee all recommend approval.
- Items 30, 31 – These resolve the city to settle two matters for amounts not to exceed $20,000 (Item 30) and $22,500 (Item 31), respectively. These are on consent.
- Item 32 – Appoints a new resident-at-large member to the city’s Design Review Committee to fill an unexpired term scheduled to expire July 30, 2027. This is on consent.
- Item 33 – Deems the 2026 Picnic at Railroad Park on Sept. 27, 2026 as serving a public purpose, scheduled “to celebrate Birmingham’s neighborhood and community officers in appreciation of their service to the community.” This is on consent.
- Economic and Workforce Development/Tourism Committee Work Session, Sept. 1 | Cancelled
Neighborhood info:
- Garbage: Regular schedule | Daily Bulk Trash Updates
- Recycling: Schedule 1, regular schedule
- Existing bulk trash calendar, Aug. 2026 | Sept. 2026
Neighborhood meetings
Aug. 31
- No meetings
Sept. 1
- Apple Valley, 6 p.m., Pleasant View Baptist Church
- Brummit Heights, 1 p.m., Brownsville Heights Community Center + Zoom
- East Lake, 6 p.m., Household Faith Church
- Fairmont, 6 p.m., Mt. Carmel Christ Church
- Fairview, 5:30 p.m., via Zoom
- Mason City, 4:30 p.m., via Teleconference – 712-770-8710 | Access Code: 5524784
- Oakwood Place, 4 p.m., Harrison Park Recreation Center
- Thomas, 6 p.m., Mt. Hebron Baptist Church
- Wahouma, 6 p.m., Southern Museum of Flight
- Wylam, 6 p.m., Birmingham Public Library – Wylam Branch
Sept. 2
- Acipco-Finley, 5:30 p.m., Acipco Community Room
- Eastwood, 6:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity + Zoom
- Echo Highlands, 7 p.m., East Pinson Valley Recreation Center + Zoom
- North Titusville, 5 p.m., Memorial Park Recreational Center
Sept. 3
- Springlake, 6:30 p.m., Huffman High School
Sept. 4
- Jones Valley, 4 p.m., Birmingham Public Library – Powderly Branch
Existing 2023-2025 Meeting Schedule (via Excel Spreadsheet)*
*Note: There have not been neighborhood elections for the next two-year cycle. More information in our report from 2025.