Alexander Brock
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Former police station set to be demolished and replaced by apartments (opens the original)
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Former Ladywood Police Station(Image: Council document) A former police station in Ladywood is set to be demolished to make way for new apartments. The proposed redevelopment of the brownfield site at Ladywood Road would provide 137 apartments across two four-storey blocks, as well as parking and landscaping. Two buildings would be torn down if the major plans are approved next week – the former Ladywood Police Station and nearby former social club. READ MORE: Birmingham residents divided as cit
Petrol station expansion plans set for approval amid traffic woes (opens the original)
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Proposals to expand Birmingham’s Costco petrol station are set for approval following congestion woes on Heartlands Parkway. Plans were previously lodged for an extension at the petrol station, which would allow for the number of pumps to be increased from eight to 12. If approved, the changes would include a modification to the existing canopy and the creation of both a dedicated fuel-only lane and dedicated car-park lane. READ MORE: Birmingham residents divid ed as city centre scheme for Rackh
Councillors react as grooming gangs inquiry expands to Birmingham (opens the original)
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Birmingham Green Party councillor Kamel Hawwash (Image: Alexander Brock) A councillor has said ‘no stone will be left unturned’ after a national grooming gangs inquiry announced it would expand to Birmingham. The inquiry confirmed today that targeted investigations will take place in Birmingham and Wales in a bid to “examine the sexual abuse and exploitation of children by grooming gangs”. It also said that probes will look at the “response of organisations responsible for protecting children”.
Birmingham MP raises crime fears over plans for gambling premises (opens the original)
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Labour MP Al Carns(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) Proposals to convert a shop into an ‘adult gaming centre’ in a south Birmingham suburb have been recommended for approval despite a MP’s objection. Plans have been lodged for a convenience store at 15 Watford Road in Cotteridge to become a gambling premises, which has proposed operating hours of 24 hours, seven days a week. As well as the change of use, permission is also being sought for a single storey side and rear extension. READ MORE
Brummies divided as city centre scheme for Rackhams site unveiled (opens the original)
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A consultation has been launched on Birmingham's Rackhams Place plans for over 500 homes and 21,000 sq m of office space The site of Birmingham’s historic Rackhams building could soon be dramatically transformed – but the major plans have been met with both optimism and frustration. The story of the shop dates back to 1851, with Rackhams later expanding to Temple Row and becoming known for high-end goods and striking displays. Known as one of Birmingham’s most iconic department stores, it went o
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