Councilors Approve $2.6M Construction Bid to Rebuild Tornado-Damaged Pratt Neighborhood
The Birmingham City Council approved more work to rehab the neighborhood devastated in 2011.
Birmingham City Council
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Jan. 19, 2026
BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Birmingham Leaders Weigh 180-Day Moratorium on Data Centers Amid Power and Water Concerns
The time would allow city officials to study data centers and plan regulations that are needed.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Jan. 12, 2026
BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Birmingham Council, Mayor Outline Housing and Blight Priorities Ahead of Legislative Session
Many items on the wishlist are focused on cleaning up properties more quickly and making them available for development.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Jan. 5, 2026
BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Birmingham Council Expected To Consider Short-Term Rental Regs in 2026
With new city councilors on board, regulations to limit short-term home rentals are set to come back up in the first quarter of the year.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Dec. 29, 2025
BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County (slightly delayed because of the end of year holiday period).
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Dec. 22, 2025
BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County (slightly delayed because of the end of year holiday period).
Birmingham Council Gives $1M to Help Jimmie Hale Mission Establish New Homeless Center
Councilors also approved spending $3.6 million on end-of-year bonuses for employees.