Bringing discussion of current issues in Birmingham

Birmingham, England
Joined May 2019
We welcome this joint statement. However, the Police’s statement does not go far enough as it offers no action for change. Eight people’s lives have been seriously changed or ended in just four weeks. Read our statement: betterstreetsforbirmingham.o…
Working together to make our roads safer is a priority for us and our partners. We’ve come together to issue a joint statement around the work we are already involved in across the region’s road and transport networks. west-midlands.police.uk/news…
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Saturday 17 June 4pm; come along to York Rd Kings Heath: the active travel critical mass; with Growing up Green 💚 A lovely family-friendly event. We recognise it has been a tragic few weeks on our roads. Cycling is still a wonderful way to travel around our great city.
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Thank you Nathan at @birmingham_live for further bringing public attention to the unacceptably dangerous driving on our roads. A hugely important public interest issue. We saw the footage from @simonhowes. We cannot allow this level of danger to be normalised.
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Opportunity to voice your concerns regarding the latest designs for Birmingham Smithfield. - Are these plans 'world class' as was promised? - Why is there are 1960s office block in the middle of it all? - Is this good enough for such a key site? change.org/p/object-to-lendl…
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🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 One of our very favourite pubs in Brum The Church has re-opened under new ownership. Now operated by the team behind @_tigerbitespig @tacos_tierra and @trentinajq The Church will be serving up small plates alongside craft beers, cocktails, wines and more.
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Brum Chat retweeted
Picture perfect Brum! 📸🌿 📸 Photo credit: IG/toumaii3
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Aston Villa’s plans for Villa Park are truly transformational and align with our vision for Witton and the local transport network ✅ With new venues for the local community & fans all year round, I’m looking forward to working with the club to turn this vision into reality 📈
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A view as far as the eye can see; needless to say 103 did not disappoint! #viewfrom103 #BHX – at Birmingham, England
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Our Paper Yard scheme with Wild Grey Developments, received unanimous approval at Planning Committee today! The development of 77 residential apartments in the Gun Quarter is due to commence Q4 2022. #Hatchbury #GunQuarter #Birmingham
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Remembering HRH The Duke of Edinburgh today on what would have been his 101st birthday. #PrincePhilip #StrengthandStay
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Summer Hill House planning app registered for conversion and extension to provide 41 dwellings in #birmingham #jewelleryquarter
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We are unlocking more historic buildings on Corporation Street 🔓 First the Murdoch & Pitman building & NOW the Citadel Building with a £9.5 MILLION investment 📈 This investment will create opportunities for local people & run state-of-the-art tech for net-zero operations ✅
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🛤 ALL ABOARD 🛤 🚂Moseley or Moseley Village? 🍍Pineapple Road, Stirchley or Hazelwell? 2️⃣ of our new train stations need a name, and I want your help deciding what to call them 📝 If you live local then have your say 👇🏻 wmre.org.uk/camp-hill-line-s…
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PUBLIC CONSULTAION : Weds 4th May, 5:30-7:30pm, at the Midlands Carpets and Furnishings store, 334-340 High St Harborne. For feedback on proposed redevelopment of Midlands Carpets store site to 87 dwelling apartment buildings. #harborne #architecture #redevelopment #regeneration
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Replying to @VolkerFitzUK
@VolkerFitzUK has been appointed as principal contractor to build the new #Moseley, #KingsHeath and #Hazelwell railway stations. Construction is due to start later this year on the £61 million scheme that will reopen the Camp Hill line. Read more here: orlo.uk/LAaTU
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Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow has today updated supporters on the club's vision for a world-class venue at Villa Park, which is due to be submitted for planning this summer. 🗣️

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Birmingham has been named as one of the Sunday Times' Best Places to Live in the UK, with Kings Heath receiving a special mention! ✨🙌 Kings Heath was praised for its independent shops and green spaces (Highbury Park and Kings Heath Park!) ow.ly/YhmO50IEOcW 📷 york_rd_kh
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