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Alexander Brock

Local Democracy Reporter covering Birmingham

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We’ve been struggling with rent' - Traders fear for future of Birmingham indoor market

'We’ve been struggling with rent' - Traders fear for future of Birmingham indoor market

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Winter tip opening hours as Birmingham bin strike threatens to drags on into Christmas

Winter tip opening hours as Birmingham bin strike threatens to drags on into Christmas

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Call for major change to Bonfire Night celebrations in Birmingham

Call for major change to Bonfire Night celebrations in Birmingham

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham market demolition plans could ‘put 900 years of history at risk’

Birmingham market demolition plans could ‘put 900 years of history at risk’

Supporting image for story: Calls for public inquiry into Birmingham City Council’s financial turmoil amid ‘bankruptcy questions’

Calls for public inquiry into Birmingham City Council’s financial turmoil amid ‘bankruptcy questions’

Supporting image for story: Bins strike protesters urged to ‘show respect’ at Birmingham council meeting

Bins strike protesters urged to ‘show respect’ at Birmingham council meeting

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bin protesters dramatically halt Birmingham Council meeting as strike tensions drag on

Bin protesters dramatically halt Birmingham Council meeting as strike tensions drag on

Supporting image for story: Birmingham recycling rate plummets below 15 per cent as bin strikes continue

Birmingham recycling rate plummets below 15 per cent as bin strikes continue

Supporting image for story: £22.5 million cycle route project in Birmingham takes step forward

£22.5 million cycle route project in Birmingham takes step forward

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A stadium you can see from every place in the city' - Birmingham City FC chairman makes bold claim about 'game-changing' new stadium

'A stadium you can see from every place in the city' - Birmingham City FC chairman makes bold claim about 'game-changing' new stadium

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for mosque in Birmingham refused amid parking fears

Plans for mosque in Birmingham refused amid parking fears

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to partially demolish Birmingham shopping centre spark optimism

Plans to partially demolish Birmingham shopping centre spark optimism

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: How Birmingham City FC’s Sports Quarter project could forever change the city

How Birmingham City FC’s Sports Quarter project could forever change the city

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: What will happen to Birmingham market traders amid demolition plans

What will happen to Birmingham market traders amid demolition plans

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for popular Birmingham pub to build three-storey hotel given green light

Plans for popular Birmingham pub to build three-storey hotel given green light

Supporting image for story: Birmingham MP condemns ‘reports of intimidation’ amid flag tensions

Birmingham MP condemns ‘reports of intimidation’ amid flag tensions

Supporting image for story: Labour lose Moseley council seat following by-election

Labour lose Moseley council seat following by-election

Supporting image for story: New Birmingham apartment blocks and public plaza approved despite ‘regrettable’ impact on neighbours' privacy and light

New Birmingham apartment blocks and public plaza approved despite ‘regrettable’ impact on neighbours' privacy and light

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham planning meeting halted as residents chant ‘shame on you’

Birmingham planning meeting halted as residents chant ‘shame on you’

Supporting image for story: Huge regeneration scheme for 'forgotten' Birmingham area approved amid angry outbursts from residents

Huge regeneration scheme for 'forgotten' Birmingham area approved amid angry outbursts from residents

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City Council vows to ‘learn lessons’ amid World Cup bid

Birmingham City Council vows to ‘learn lessons’ amid World Cup bid

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham football fan ban fear raised as council approves World Cup bid

Birmingham football fan ban fear raised as council approves World Cup bid

Supporting image for story: ‘Opportunities being stripped away’- Inside the battle over Birmingham’s busking crackdown

‘Opportunities being stripped away’- Inside the battle over Birmingham’s busking crackdown

Supporting image for story: Birmingham apartment blocks recommended for approval despite ‘regrettable’ impact

Birmingham apartment blocks recommended for approval despite ‘regrettable’ impact

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hosting 2035 Women's World Cup ‘could bring £100m boost’ to Birmingham

Hosting 2035 Women's World Cup ‘could bring £100m boost’ to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Popular Birmingham pub’s plans for new hotel take a step forward

Popular Birmingham pub’s plans for new hotel take a step forward

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City Council defends cycle route plan after negative feedback

Birmingham City Council defends cycle route plan after negative feedback

Supporting image for story: Huge regeneration scheme for 'forgotten' Birmingham estate set for approval

Huge regeneration scheme for 'forgotten' Birmingham estate set for approval

Supporting image for story: £500,000 'historic' bailout from Sutton Coldfield council set to save two Birmingham libraries amid financial crisis

£500,000 'historic' bailout from Sutton Coldfield council set to save two Birmingham libraries amid financial crisis

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham bin woes and council turmoil at heart of by-election battle

Birmingham bin woes and council turmoil at heart of by-election battle

Supporting image for story: Birmingham shopping centre set to be partially demolished to make way for Lidl

Birmingham shopping centre set to be partially demolished to make way for Lidl

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City Council ‘incredibly excited’ to potentially host matches for 2035 World Cup

Birmingham City Council ‘incredibly excited’ to potentially host matches for 2035 World Cup

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: £1.4 million cash boost to tackle Birmingham homelessness this winter

£1.4 million cash boost to tackle Birmingham homelessness this winter

October 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'All he wants to sow is division' - Birmingham trade unions issue demand following 'no white faces' remark from Robert Jenrick

'All he wants to sow is division' - Birmingham trade unions issue demand following 'no white faces' remark from Robert Jenrick

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are on the rise in Birmingham' - Lib Dems promise they ‘will stand up to Reform’ in the city

'We are on the rise in Birmingham' - Lib Dems promise they ‘will stand up to Reform’ in the city

Supporting image for story: Birmingham council ‘confident’ of tackling equal pay woes amid ‘instability risk’

Birmingham council ‘confident’ of tackling equal pay woes amid ‘instability risk’

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: On-going Birmingham bin strike has cost council at least £14million so far, report reveals

On-going Birmingham bin strike has cost council at least £14million so far, report reveals

Supporting image for story: Five Birmingham councillors who left Labour in the 18 months since election victory

Five Birmingham councillors who left Labour in the 18 months since election victory

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City Council pushes ahead with cycle route plan despite opposition

Birmingham City Council pushes ahead with cycle route plan despite opposition

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'People of all backgrounds live side-by-side' - Birmingham Labour politicians condemn Robert Jenrick's remarks about area being 'one of the worst integrated places'

'People of all backgrounds live side-by-side' - Birmingham Labour politicians condemn Robert Jenrick's remarks about area being 'one of the worst integrated places'

Supporting image for story: Birmingham museums at ‘critical crossroads’ as plans to secure future revealed

Birmingham museums at ‘critical crossroads’ as plans to secure future revealed

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Update issued on 5,500 home development on the edge of Birmingham

Update issued on 5,500 home development on the edge of Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Fears for city heritage amid ‘unacceptable’ conservation provision

Fears for city heritage amid ‘unacceptable’ conservation provision

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cash-strapped Birmingham council agrees to sell McDonald’s restaurant

Cash-strapped Birmingham council agrees to sell McDonald’s restaurant

Supporting image for story: School plans approved amid ‘desperate need’ for new school in Harborne

School plans approved amid ‘desperate need’ for new school in Harborne

Supporting image for story: Preferred developer for Birmingham regeneration project named

Preferred developer for Birmingham regeneration project named

September 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Normal procedure' - Union Jacks and St George's Crosses torn down from lampposts by Birmingham residents within hours

'Normal procedure' - Union Jacks and St George's Crosses torn down from lampposts by Birmingham residents within hours

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for Birmingham school ‘compromised by RAAC’ recommended for approval

Plans for Birmingham school ‘compromised by RAAC’ recommended for approval

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City Council urged to ‘restart negotiations’ amid ongoing bin strike tensions

Birmingham City Council urged to ‘restart negotiations’ amid ongoing bin strike tensions

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Chris Brown concert tickets and custom Black Sabbath trainers among gifts received by Birmingham councillors

Chris Brown concert tickets and custom Black Sabbath trainers among gifts received by Birmingham councillors

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