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Alexander Brock

Local Democracy Reporter

April 13, 2025

'Dynamic' plans for multiple towers in Birmingham could 'transform' land

Property|Apr 13

April 12, 2025

'Birmingham will always have a fantastic reputation' - insists Government minister despite finance and bin chaos

Environment|Apr 12

April 11, 2025

'It's been harder than we thought' - HS2 boss says Birmingham to London construction needs 'reset'

Transport|Apr 11

April 10, 2025

‘Consequences are considerable’ - How West Midlands leaders responded to Trump’s tariffs and car industry

Politics|Apr 10

April 9, 2025

Call for Unai Emery to receive ‘Freedom of Birmingham’ if Aston Villa win UEFA Champions League

Five surreal moments Birmingham bin strike fears cast shadow over meeting

Environment|Apr 9

April 8, 2025

Court victory for Birmingham mum fighting back against council transport cuts

Education|Apr 8

April 7, 2025

Firefighters ‘won’t clear rubbish’ as they back Birmingham bin strikes, union says

Environment|Apr 7

April 4, 2025

Government minister responds to calls for Army amid Birmingham bin chaos

Environment|Apr 4

April 2, 2025

What residents said about living next to rubbish mountain amid Birmingham bin strikes

Environment|Apr 2

Birmingham City Council sticking with ‘rat tax’ charge despite ongoing bin strikes

Environment|Apr 2

March 30, 2025

'Striking bin workers may face compulsory redundancy' - new ultimatum divides Brummies

Environment|Mar 30

March 27, 2025

Frustrated residents call for Birmingham councillors to resignation amid bins strike chaos

Environment|Mar 27

Warning over ‘criminal opportunists’ fly-tipping during Birmingham bin strike

Environment|Mar 27

'Please don’t lose hope' - Birmingham cabinet member on tackling bins strike and city’s reputation

Environment|Mar 27

March 25, 2025

Call to halt rollout of fortnightly bin collections in Birmingham

Environment|Mar 25

March 21, 2025

Prime Minister on calls for more police officers to tackle knife crime in West Midlands

March 13, 2025

'Negotiated stopping' sites for travellers could be made available in Birmingham this spring

March 12, 2025

Move to fortnightly bin collections in Birmingham ‘could be delayed’

Environment|Mar 12

Widespread speed camera enforcement in Birmingham ‘not affordable’

Birmingham|Mar 12

March 7, 2025

New council tax bands for Birmingham residents revealed after eye-watering hikes approved for second year in a row

March 6, 2025

Birmingham residents issued bleak warning over rubbish and rats at budget debate

Striking bin workers and residents protest cuts outside Birmingham council house

Environment|Mar 6

February 14, 2025

Plans for new hotel and spectator stand at iconic Birmingham venue approved

Property|Feb 14

Decision on demolition plans for Birmingham indoor market pushed back again

Property|Feb 14

Multi-million pound project at two primary schools set to proceed amid fears ‘roofs may collapse’

Education|Feb 14

February 1, 2025

'Major Birmingham attraction’ facing closure amid financial challenges

Environment|Feb 1

January 31, 2025

Birmingham councillors shocked and ashamed by damning report that exposed reason for financial downfall

Politics|Jan 31

January 29, 2025

Calls to celebrate Birmingham's city heritage amid Black Sabbath honour

Past budget ‘raises serious questions’ for councillors in Birmingham

Politics|Jan 29

January 24, 2025

Call for lasting Black Sabbath legacy in Birmingham

Fears for future of Birmingham's parks

Environment|Jan 24

January 23, 2025

Decision on proposal to leave Birmingham park gates unlocked overnight

Environment|Jan 23

January 20, 2025

City council urged to scrap pest control ‘rat tax’

Environment|Jan 20

Plea for urgent action over 'dreadful' state of Birmingham streets

Environment|Jan 20

The six Birmingham Orders to protect areas from anti social behaviour - as council looks to combat aggressive begging

January 16, 2025

Birmingham village green plans approved

Environment|Jan 16

Plans to transform former City Hospital site into new community

Property|Jan 16

January 15, 2025

How Birmingham's roads could change in 2025 and beyond

Transport|Jan 15

January 14, 2025

Birmingham residents express anger at bi-weekly bin collection plans

Environment|Jan 14

January 13, 2025

Huge shake up for Birmingham bin collections - here's when each ward is due to see collections reduced

Environment|Jan 13

January 10, 2025

Proposals for village green in Birmingham

Environment|Jan 10

January 9, 2025

Huge plans for Birmingham indoor market site recommended for approval

Plans set to refurbish ‘uninviting’ passageway in Birmingham city centre

December 20, 2024

City council leader praises much-needed ‘lifeline’

Birmingham|Dec 20, 2024

December 5, 2024

Everything we know about possible ‘city-wide’ 20mph limit in Birmingham

News|Dec 5, 2024

November 27, 2024

City centre apartment block recommended for approval

News|Nov 27, 2024

November 14, 2024

Price of essential services set to rise across Birmingham

News|Nov 14, 2024

November 13, 2024

Potential third price hike for popular Birmingham attraction

News|Nov 13, 2024

November 6, 2024

Major proposals could ‘reimagine’ Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

News|Nov 6, 2024