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Affected properties: Medway Tower, Seven Tower and Thames Tower
Bloomsbury EMB would like to advise residents of an urgent water supply interruption taking place tomorrow, Saturday 17 October 2026, due to a significant underground burst mains water pipe supplying Medway Tower.
Emergency repair works will be carried out by Mears and Morgan & Bond on behalf of Birmingham City Council.
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Start time: 7:00am
Estimated duration: Up to 12 hours
Expected restoration: Approximately 7:00pm
Please note that these times are estimates and repairs may take longer depending on site conditions.
We strongly encourage residents to prepare this evening by filling clean bottles and suitable containers with water for drinking, cooking and washing.
Residents may also wish to store some water in buckets to assist with flushing toilets if required.
Toilet facilities: Toilets within the affected tower blocks are supplied from rooftop water storage tanks. These should continue operating for some time after the mains supply is isolated, although this cannot be guaranteed throughout the interruption.
Emergency bottled water will be available for residents who require it.
Collection point: Victor Tower Common Room
Opening hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday 17 October
A Bloomsbury EMB caretaker will be present throughout this period to assist residents and distribute bottled water.
Kitchen and toilet facilities will also be available at Victor Tower Common Room should they be required.
We understand that this interruption will cause disruption, particularly at short notice. However, these urgent repairs are essential.
Bloomsbury EMB will continue working closely with the contractors and Birmingham City Council to minimise disruption and support affected residents.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Bloomsbury EMB – 0121 464 1550

Bloomsbury EMB is continuing to work hard to tackle fly-tipping across our estate and keep our neighbourhood clean and tidy for residents.
We are currently carrying out an estate-wide clean-up, focusing particularly on known hot-spot areas. Our team is also working through pathways, parking areas and communal spaces to remove weeds, built-up litter and other waste.

This work will continue across the estate over the coming weeks as we aim to improve the appearance of our neighbourhood and make our shared spaces cleaner and more pleasant for everyone.
We would also like to remind residents that fly-tipping is not only unsightly but places additional pressure on the resources available to maintain the estate. We appreciate everyone's support in helping us keep Bloomsbury clean.
You can report fly tipping directly to Birmingham City Council here: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20140/environmental_concerns_and_requests/89/report_fly-tipping
As you may be aware, Nechells has been selected to receive £20 million of investment over the next ten years through the Government's Pride in Place programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for local people to work together to build on the area's strengths, address local challenges and create lasting improvements that reflect what matters most to the community.
At the heart of Pride in Place is a commitment to ensuring that residents help shape the decisions that affect their neighbourhood. The knowledge, experience and ideas of local people are essential in identifying priorities, developing solutions, and creating a stronger, more connected Nechells for everyone.
We are now seeking 10 passionate residents and respected community leaders to join the Nechells Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.
As a Board Member, You Will:
Who Can Apply?
View the Nechells Pride in Place boundary map: Nechells Pride in Place Area
Commitment
How to Apply
To express your interest, please complete the online form by Monday 24 August 2026: Expression of Interest Form


Bloomsbury EMB (Estate Management Board) is a tenant management organisation in Nechells, Birmingham, managing approx 610 social housing properties on behalf of Birmingham City Council. We have a management agreement in place with Birmingham City Council in order to deliver services to our Tenants. This includes ‘Neighbourhood Services’ and ‘Technical and Estate Services’.

Our offices are based on the Ground Floor of Medway Tower, Cromwell Street, B7 5BG. All staff are based here including our Customer Service Desk.

Bloomsbury EMB was the first Estate Management Boards set up in England, established in 1989. When the UK Government introduced the 'Right to Manage' regulations in 1994, the EMB wanted to use these to take formal responsibility for running the estate, but it took until 2000 to take on these powers through the negotiation of a formal management agreement.
1-4 Medway Tower. Cromwell Street. Nechells. Birmingham. B7 5BG.
0121 464 1550 Out Of Hours Emergency Contact Number: 0113 370 9694
Technical Department:
Mon- Thurs 8.00am - 4.00pm.
Fri 8.00am - 3.30pm.
Housing Department:
Mon- Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Customer Service Desk: Mon - Fri 10.00am - 2.00pm
Customer Service Lines: Open 24/7, 365 days a year.
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