Alexander Brock

Journalist. Local Democracy Reporter @Birmingham_Live. Stories on @BBCNews and others. Covering Birmingham City Council 📧 [email protected]

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Pictures show extent of 'devastating' fire at former college as MP says Birmingham Council has 'questions to answer'
https://t.co/3onMHiZGvP

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Decision on city council leadership looms four weeks after election https://t.co/aobGkDwp2l

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➡️ Birmingham councillor calls for investigation after fire 'devastates' former college
➡️ Says the site has been 'neglected' for numerous years
➡️ Birmingham Council insists it takes the 'security of its sites seriously' despite the blaze this week
https://t.co/B5Ta8bOAIK

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Council uncertainty puts bin changes in limbo https://t.co/VrKkZ5rBWA

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Uncertainty over Birmingham Council leadership puts major bin changes in limbo
https://t.co/Ase5uBooa7

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Broad Street, Birmingham. Incredible scenes #AVFC

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The boys are back in Birmingham.
Live updates: https://t.co/utNg1j7tOp

[John McGinn @jmcginn7]

Good morning villains 💜💜 🏆

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Victory parade for Europa champions Aston Villa https://t.co/R8NiVozr0x

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Today's Birmingham Mail front page 😍 #AVFC

[John Townley @johntownley11]

This one is from the heart. I promised myself I wouldn't break down in the press box if Villa won. One FaceTime call later, and I'm a wreck. Ah man. I'm watching a European trophy lift. Kind of night you hope to speak of with your grandchildren. 💜

#AVFC
https://t.co/9AmsfdD4KZ

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

ASTON VILLA HAVE WON THE EUROPA LEAGUE!!!!! 🏆

[BBC Midlands @bbcmtd]

City council remains without administration https://t.co/TzfuDN9D6Y

[Alexander Brock @AlexanderJBrock]

Tuesday’s Birmingham Council meeting saw the election of a new Lord Mayor, a protest beforehand and even a member of Black Sabbath rock up

But uncertainty still hangs over the authority after the meeting ended without a new council leader in place
https://t.co/oyCKIXJeqp

[Ezri Konsa @EzriKonsa]

Believe, Villans.

Before the Final, I wanted to take in the moment to share a few words with you all 💜

https://t.co/axZBb34j4J

[Alexander Brock @AlexanderJBrock]

Certain items on the agenda, such as the appointment of the council leader and announcement of cabinet members, have been adjourned until the next meeting

Birmingham Council’s future then remains uncertain and we still don’t know who exactly will be running this huge authority

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Birmingham councillors old and new are gathering for the first full council meeting since the dramatic local elections earlier this month

Appointing a new council leader was on the agenda for this afternoon - let’s see if that happens today

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Meeting ends with no new leader or coalition in place - Birmingham’s council chamber hear ‘positive talks’ have taken place but extra time is needed to find a way forward

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On the front page of today's Birmingham Mail - Mayor announces huge boost for Blues' Sports Quarter project