
Alexander Brock
Local Democracy Reporter at Birmingham Mail
Reporter at Freelance
Journalist. Local Democracy Reporter @Birmingham_Live. Stories on @BBCNews and others. Covering Birmingham City Council 📧 [email protected]
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2 days ago |
birminghammail.co.uk | Alexander Brock
Birmingham Council says extending the cycle route could cut dependency on cars and provide a safe environment for pedestriansIndicative artistic impressions of the proposed design for the new Birmingham A38 cycle route.(Image: Birmingham City Council)A cycle route running from Birmingham city centre all the way to Longbridge is set to be completed. The city council wants to extend the current route on the A38 from Selly Oak to Longbridge, creating a ‘connected corridor’ from central Birmingham.
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3 days ago |
bbc.com | Alexander Brock
City's 'moral duty' to accept more Afghan refugeesAlexander BrockLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGetty ImagesThe city council has agreed to accept 124 Afghan refugees during 2025/26Birmingham City Council has agreed to accept 124 new Afghan refugees into the city - a move its leader called a "moral duty".
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4 days ago |
msn.com | Alexander Brock
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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4 days ago |
birminghammail.co.uk | Alexander Brock
Birmingham's flagship stadium is set to host huge sporting events - but a proposal for its future has been met with backlashThe opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium(Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)Birmingham’s flagship Alexander Stadium is set to embark on a new chapter in its history despite hundreds signing a petition against a controversial proposal.
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4 days ago |
birminghammail.co.uk | Alexander Brock
NewsBirmingham's Deadbeat bar wants to extend the hours it can sell alcohol - but several residents living nearby oppose the plansDeadbeat bar in Stirchley, Birmingham (Image: Google Maps)Get the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
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RT @Bozzers: BREAKING: Sabbath stepping in to do bits on Station Street! https://t.co/oTOQ2TbLmb

Plans for a new skyscraper in the heart of Birmingham are set to be considered by the council's planning committee for a third time https://t.co/m6zwH8VDd0

Birmingham Council has decided not to allow a ‘pool party’ in an inner-city car park to go ahead amid safety concerns https://t.co/WQg6QlJ4rz