Birmingham City Hall news
Birmingham city government news, newest first: city council votes, the mayor, the budget and new ordinances, each story linked to the agenda or minutes.
Top story
Birmingham, Trussville pick firm for Woodlawn rail fix
Kimley-Horn will design the plan to close nine Woodlawn-to-Trussville rail crossings and build an underpass and a bridge. Design and review take about two years.
Who to call and how to vote
Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in Birmingham: schedule, holidays, bulk
Birmingham picks up garbage once a week, Monday to Thursday by neighborhood, and recycling every other week. Missed pickup: call 311 or 205-254-2489.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Birmingham
Birmingham permits are issued by Planning, Engineering and Permits, Room 210 of City Hall, and online. Permits: 205-254-2211. Zoning: 205-254-2478.
Jefferson County
Voting in Jefferson County: registration, polls and early voting
Register by Monday, Oct. 19, to vote Nov. 3. Alabama has no early voting; mailed absentee applications are due Oct. 27. Jefferson County registrars: 205-325-5550.
Birmingham
Who to call at Birmingham City Hall
Birmingham City Hall numbers: operator 205-254-2000, 311 at 205-254-2489, police non-emergency 205-328-9311, City Council 205-254-2294, every council member.
