Tag Archives: west midlands police

WANTED: Play Area in Highgate

The Highgate Local police officer, Anita, has applied for funding from the Proceeds of Crime Act. Her application has been shortlisted, along with seven others, but only one project can succeed. If successful the money will be used in the … Continue reading

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West Midlands Police Business Consultation 2012-2013

Please note that this is for business audiences only When: Thursday 19 January 2012 Where: Lloyd House, Colmore Row, Queensway, Birmingham B4 6QT Refreshments will be available from 5.30pm with a prompt start at 6.00pm. Businesses are invited to the … Continue reading

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Proposed Policing Changes

Some residents may have heard on the news that West Midlands Police (WMP) are planning to change the opening times and close some front offices. You will be glad to hear that this does not affect any stations in Digbeth, … Continue reading

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Scam Warning

[SEE COMMENTS] Please see the contents of a letter sent today to the Digbeth Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator from the Digbeth Neighbourhood Police Officer: “Dear Residents, Xmas is fast approaching – it has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards … Continue reading

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Your Opinion Matters

When: Thursday 13th October, 18:00 – 20:00 Where: Birmingham Council Chamber, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB West Midlands Police Authority and West Midlands Police are taking to the road to answer your questions about policing. Come and find … Continue reading

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Cleanup at The Bullring this morning following last night’s disorder

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Birmingham Riot Cleanup at The Bullring today, to help clean up the mess left by trouble in the city centre last night. The group of about 100 people who came along with brooms, binbags … Continue reading

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@brumpolice resolve racist graffiti problem on Bradford Street

I just wanted to show the story of @brumpolice on twitter resolving a racist graffiti problem on some Bradford Street building site hoardings after I told them about it.  I thought was pretty brilliantly responsive of them, especially considering they … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Festival Parade Day tomorrow – advice and information

Are we all geared up for the big St Patrick’s Festival parade day tomorrow?  Birmingham City Council’s News Room has published some information about parking issues and road closures during the day to help you be prepared: Digbeth High Street … Continue reading

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Secure your bike with a DRA D-Lock

Digbeth Residents Association‘s Neighbourhood Watch scheme has recently been donated 24 high-quality Masterlock Street Fortnum bicycle D Locks. This donation was made by our Digbeth local police officers, PC Phil Bates and PS Andrew Wood on behalf of West Midlands … Continue reading

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Four boarded up Grade II listed properties on Moseley Road

When I posted West Midlands Police’s statement about the recent fire in a property on Moseley Road, in which two people sadly died, both Barnard and Yasmin commented that the old building, along with a few houses next to it, … Continue reading

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