@AlexanderJBrock

Journalist. Local Democracy Reporter @Birmingham_Live. Stories on @BBCNews and others. Covering Birmingham City Council 📧 [email protected]

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The resignation of a Birmingham councillor who made "unacceptable" and "offensive" comments sets the stage for a by-election in a city ward birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

What happens next after 'unacceptable' comments spark resignation

A by-election battle in Birmingham will take place following the resignation of Alan Feeney

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A 'great idea' or an 'architect's mad doodle'? Major plans for the site of the historic Rackhams building in Birmingham city centre have been met with both optimism and frustration birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

Brummies divided as city centre scheme for Rackhams site unveiled

Part of Birmingham city centre could be transformed if major plans are approved

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“The extreme weather this year has pushed communities in Birmingham […] to crisis point." birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

What can city leaders in Brum do to tackle 'extreme' weather events

One Birmingham councillor said it is now 'our parks, homes and communities facing the consequences of climate change'

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A councillor has said ‘no stone will be left unturned’ after a national grooming gangs inquiry announced it would expand to Birmingham birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

Councillors react as grooming gangs inquiry expands to Birmingham

Birmingham has been added to a national inquiry into grooming gangs

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Local councillors have reacted to the news that a national grooming gangs inquiry has been expanded to Birmingham At a meeting today, Tory Cllr Matt Bennett said: "This is very welcome news, my group wrote to the government requesting this." (1/x)
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Cllr Hawwash went on: "We will continue to review our historical response, strengthen current safeguarding arrangements, listen to victims and survivors and take further action where needed. "We have been working closely with officers [...] on a set of concrete commitments."
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The Birmingham cabinet member added that the council is working to provide "enhanced support" for those affected by historical abuse
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Wrecked homes, lost pets and new fears - inside Birmingham community still reeling a month on from devastating summer fire birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

Inside Birmingham community still reeling after devastating fire

Birmingham residents in Gorleston Road say they're still in shock after a fire in the summer ravaged homes and gardens

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On BBC News - flooding victims in Birmingham 'suffering sleepless nights' bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dw…

Councillor's plea amid Birmingham flooding fears

The remarks came just days after a storm flooded homes and left roads submerged in part of the city.

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NEW - Birmingham councillor announces defection to the Green Party as Labour suffers another blow birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

Councillor announces defection as Brum Labour suffers another blow

Birmingham Labour responded by arguing it's the 'only progressive force with the ideas and ambition to give communities hope'

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Old library to get new focus as community hub bbc.in/3UZTJcJ

Birmingham Spring Hill Library to get new focus as community hub

The building near that once housed the 133-year-old Spring Hill Library closed in December 2022.

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On BBC News - Birmingham's Hockley Flyover could be removed under council master plan bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v4…

Birmingham's Hockley Flyover could be removed under master plan

The city's draft Local Plan suggests removing or remodelling the structure.

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Birmingham Council has said in a major vision for the city's future that Hockley Flyover could be removed to provide a 'catalyst for change' birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

Hockley Flyover could be removed to provide 'catalyst for change'

Birmingham Council described the flyover as a 'major obstacle' as it set out its vision for the city's future

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European Championships are 'massive' for the city bbc.in/3TPEoej

European Athletics Championships 'massive' for Birmingham

UK Athletics CEO says the track at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium is the "jewel in the crown".

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Plans to reopen former Methodist central halls bbc.in/4fWLVAB

Former Methodist Central Hall in Birmingham set for new chapter

Birmingham landmark Central Hall is to reopen as a civic and cultural institution.

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“I know it’s a small step but it’s an important one." Here's what West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker had to say about Andy Burnham's decision to cut business rates bills for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England birminghammail.co.uk/whats-o…

Mayor hails Andy Burnham move as 'small but important step'

Andy Burnham announced today that pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20 per cent cut in business rates from April

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Refugees and asylum seekers living in Birmingham voice fear and sadness amid Reform request to withdraw council from City of Sanctuary scheme Reform Cllrs argued the council "should focus its resources on the needs of existing residents and recovery of local public services"
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