Alexander Brock
@alexanderjbrock.bsky.social
Journalist. Local Democracy Reporter at Birmingham Live. Stories on BBC News and others. Covering Birmingham City Council + politics and social issues across Brum 📧 alexander.brock@reachplc.com
On the front page of today's Birmingham Mail - Blues unveil ambitious new stadium plans
November 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On the front page of today's Birmingham Mail - Blues unveil ambitious new stadium plans
Birmingham City FC chairman Tom Wagner told me this week that he wants to see the wider benefits of the Sports Quarter project realised “as quickly as possible” as the new stadium design was unveiled
Blues chairman issues hopeful message about area's transformation
The design for Birmingham City's new stadium was revealed today - but the Sports Quarter project is set to completely transform part of the city
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November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Birmingham City FC chairman Tom Wagner told me this week that he wants to see the wider benefits of the Sports Quarter project realised “as quickly as possible” as the new stadium design was unveiled
Birmingham bins strike escalation prompts furious political response and fears over city's reputation
Fury and fears over Brum's reputation amid bins strike update
The Birmingham bins strike could drag on into the festive period and then beyond next May's local elections, Unite has warned
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November 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Birmingham bins strike escalation prompts furious political response and fears over city's reputation
Agency workers brought in to empty Birmingham's bins when staff went on strike have now voted to down tools themselves
Christmas bins chaos warning as strike extended and agency workers join in
The union Unite is seeking to bring chaos to the Christmas bin collections in Birmingham after more workers backed strike action
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November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Agency workers brought in to empty Birmingham's bins when staff went on strike have now voted to down tools themselves
HMO plans for Birmingham suburb set for approval despite MP's objection
HMO plans for Brum suburb set for approval despite MP's objection
A Birmingham City Council officer argued there were "no sustainable grounds upon which to resist this scheme”
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November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
HMO plans for Birmingham suburb set for approval despite MP's objection
In the Birmingham Post this week - the union at the centre of the bins strike dispute has argued that Birmingham Labour has ‘lost its grip on power’ following a vote defeat
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In the Birmingham Post this week - the union at the centre of the bins strike dispute has argued that Birmingham Labour has ‘lost its grip on power’ following a vote defeat
On the front page of Friday's Birmingham Mail - Villa Park will host four Euro 2028 matches, bringing a major boost to the city
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On the front page of Friday's Birmingham Mail - Villa Park will host four Euro 2028 matches, bringing a major boost to the city
On BBC News - Student flats on Birmingham city centre pub site recommended for approval
Student flats on Birmingham pub site recommended for approval
A 16-storey block is proposed on the Birmingham site of former pub and live venue the Golden Eagle.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
On BBC News - Student flats on Birmingham city centre pub site recommended for approval
'Delusional' jibe as Birmingham City Council gives itself 'green' rating for industrial relations plan
Council defends relationship with unions amid 'delusional assessment'
Birmingham Council rated its ‘Industrial Relations Transformation’ programme positively, leading to criticism from the opposition leader
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November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
'Delusional' jibe as Birmingham City Council gives itself 'green' rating for industrial relations plan
On BBC News - road safety measures proposed for accident hotspot in Birmingham
Road safety measures set for Birmingham accident hotspot
The plans include installing road safety measures around Vauxhall Road and Duddeston Manor Road.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On BBC News - road safety measures proposed for accident hotspot in Birmingham
Fears for the future of Birmingham's Bull Ring Indoor Market as demolition looms
Birmingham traders fear for market's future as demolition looms
The market building in Birmingham city centre is set to be demolished and replaced with housing
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November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Fears for the future of Birmingham's Bull Ring Indoor Market as demolition looms
Calls for a public inquiry into Birmingham City Council’s financial turmoil have intensified amid a row over its crisis
Calls for council inquiry intensify amid 'bankruptcy questions'
Labour-run Birmingham City Council declared itself effectively bankrupt in 2023 - but questions over its finances have persisted
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November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Calls for a public inquiry into Birmingham City Council’s financial turmoil have intensified amid a row over its crisis
On BBC News - A £22.5m cycle route project in Birmingham is set to take a key step forward
New £22.5m Birmingham cycle route plan set for approval
The 6km link from the city centre to Longbridge is expected to be safer and help cut car dependency.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
On BBC News - A £22.5m cycle route project in Birmingham is set to take a key step forward
Protesters dramatically brought a Birmingham City Council meeting to a halt this afternoon as bins strike tensions continue to drag on
Protesters halt Brum council meeting amid bins strike tensions
Numerous Birmingham Council meetings have been disrupted this year as tensions over the bins strike rumble on
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November 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Protesters dramatically brought a Birmingham City Council meeting to a halt this afternoon as bins strike tensions continue to drag on
Inside Birmingham's World Cup bid - £100m boost, stadiums and fan festival
Brum's World Cup bid - £100m boost, stadiums and fan festival
Birmingham Council is planning to bid to become one of the host cities for the 2035 Women's World Cup
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October 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Inside Birmingham's World Cup bid - £100m boost, stadiums and fan festival
Watch moment Birmingham Council meeting halted over Druids Heath scheme tensions as residents chant ‘shame on you’
Moment council meeting halted as residents chant ‘shame on you’
Birmingham's planning committee faced a furious reaction after approving plans to regenerate Druids Heath
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October 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Watch moment Birmingham Council meeting halted over Druids Heath scheme tensions as residents chant ‘shame on you’
Full report from today's dramatic meeting - huge Birmingham regeneration scheme approved amid angry outbursts from residents
Huge regeneration scheme approved amid angry outbursts from locals
Birmingham Council's Druids Heath regeneration project would provide thousands of new homes - but some residents have expressed deep concerns
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October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Full report from today's dramatic meeting - huge Birmingham regeneration scheme approved amid angry outbursts from residents
On the front page of today's Birmingham Mail - Peaky Blinders creator to help shape new Blues stadium
October 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
On the front page of today's Birmingham Mail - Peaky Blinders creator to help shape new Blues stadium
The creator of the Peaky Blinders series is set to be involved in the creation of Birmingham City FC’s new stadium
Peaky Blinders creator to play role in creating new Blues stadium
Birmingham City FC wants to embark on plans for a new Sports Quarter - and Steven Knight is set to play an important role
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October 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The creator of the Peaky Blinders series is set to be involved in the creation of Birmingham City FC’s new stadium
"We need to be careful that we are not [...] dazzled by the excitement of the Women’s World Cup. We have to keep our feet on the ground."
Birmingham Council has vowed to learn lessons from the Commonwealth Games amid a bid to host another major event
Birmingham Council has vowed to learn lessons from the Commonwealth Games amid a bid to host another major event
Council 'to learn from Commonwealth Games’ amid World Cup bid
Birmingham Council wants Brum to be one of the host cities for the 2035 Women's Football World Cup
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October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"We need to be careful that we are not [...] dazzled by the excitement of the Women’s World Cup. We have to keep our feet on the ground."
Birmingham Council has vowed to learn lessons from the Commonwealth Games amid a bid to host another major event
Birmingham Council has vowed to learn lessons from the Commonwealth Games amid a bid to host another major event
The decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match at Villa Park prompted questioning over policing as Birmingham Council approved its World Cup bid
Villa Park fan ban fear raised as council approves World Cup bid
Birmingham City Council says being a host city for the 2035 Women's World Cup could bring a £100m economic boost
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October 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match at Villa Park prompted questioning over policing as Birmingham Council approved its World Cup bid
‘The street is our stage’ - inside the fierce row over Birmingham City Council's busking crackdown
‘The street is our stage’ - Inside Brum's busking crackdown row
Birmingham Council's new city centre restrictions to target 'excessive noise' have split opinion, with some calling it 'draconian'
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October 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
‘The street is our stage’ - inside the fierce row over Birmingham City Council's busking crackdown
BREAKING: Birmingham Council’s plans to transform Druids Heath have been recommended for approval in a major update for the project
Huge regeneration scheme for 'forgotten' estate set for approval
Birmingham Council's Druids Heath regeneration project would provide new homes, green spaces and community facilities
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October 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
BREAKING: Birmingham Council’s plans to transform Druids Heath have been recommended for approval in a major update for the project
BREAKING: Birmingham City Council has said it is “incredibly excited” to potentially be one of the host cities for the Women’s Football World Cup in 2035
It adds it has plans to show how “ready and enthusiastic” it is to play a role in the tournament
It adds it has plans to show how “ready and enthusiastic” it is to play a role in the tournament
Council 'incredibly excited' to possibly host matches for World Cup
Birmingham Council says it wants to show how “ready and enthusiastic” it is to play a role in the Women's World Cup
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October 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
BREAKING: Birmingham City Council has said it is “incredibly excited” to potentially be one of the host cities for the Women’s Football World Cup in 2035
It adds it has plans to show how “ready and enthusiastic” it is to play a role in the tournament
It adds it has plans to show how “ready and enthusiastic” it is to play a role in the tournament
Labour politicians in Birmingham have today condemned remarks made by Robert Jenrick about the Handsworth area
Brum Labour politicians condemn 'disgraceful' Handsworth remarks
Birmingham City Council's leader said Robert Jenrick was 'isn’t welcome here' following comments made about Handsworth
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October 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Labour politicians in Birmingham have today condemned remarks made by Robert Jenrick about the Handsworth area