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Due to the Corona Virus situation this event is postponed until further notice

INVITATION TO JOIN US

Bloomsbury EMB supported by our partners Nechells POD, Smurfit Kappa and West Midlands Police  are planning community led events throughout the year . Commencing on Saturday March 28th with a community litter pick. 

Please join us by meeting at 11am in front of  Medway Tower.

Equipment has been provided by BEMB and Smurfit Kappa, no small children please, over 16 please.

Contact BEMB offices and speak to a member of the team or if you prefer just turn up on the day, we look forward to seeing you.

Condensation is a common problem in many homes at this time of year. It can lead to further problems such as damp and mould. There are some simple helpful tips that you can do to help to deal with these issues.  Please see repair tips for your home in the maintenance section of this site.

 Have you registered for your online BRUM account with Birmingham City Council yet?

It is a great way to access your rent or council tax accounts, view information about waste and recycling and much much more

For more info https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/brumaccount 

To register  https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/myaccountpage 

Remember your Rent Free weeks on 9th and 16th March 

(housing benefits continue as normal and housing arrears payment agreements must be maintained)

 The staff and Bloomsbury EMB Board members would like to wish all our residents a 'Very Merry Christmas'.

We will be delivering our latest edition of Bloomsbury News including our calendar and a Xmas gift to your door in the next few days.

We hope you all enjoy the holiday season.

Birmingham City Council have authorised Wates to carry out the sprinkler install programme to Medway, Severn & Thames Tower.

The works are due to start Sep 2019 and the project should take approx 4 months.

For further details, please contact Wates Liaison Officer, Tracey Devonport on 07714 073 242 alternatively you can contact her through Wates main office on Freephone 0800 0853518.

Works to Victor Tower commence Jan 2020

Notice of intended works - Wates are currently carrying out maintenance work to replace the balcony and staircase panels on your block. This will provide panels that continue to meet the latest safety standards based on the latest fire safety guidance issued by the government.   

The work started on 12 November 2019 and is anticipated to continue until the end of March 2020.  

Engie are the appointed contractors to carry out this work. They will require access to your home. A Tenant Liaison Officer will contact you shortly to arrange this. Thank you in anticipation of your co-operation whilst we complete the required work. Every effort will be made to minimise any disturbance. Please feel free to approach our site based staff if you have any concerns or alternatively please contact our Capital Investment Team on 0121 303 4036.

Following the Housing, Town Planning Act 1919, Birmingham’s Corporation Housing opened on 10 November 1919. After World War One, the Lloyd George government initiated Homes Fit for Heroes (actually “Habitations fit for the heroes who have won the war”.)

Later, Birmingham’s Housing Department was at Bush House for many years, on the corner of Broad Street and Cumberland Street near the City Centre. Notable politicians in charge of Birmingham Housing included Dr Lynne Jones (Labour) and Edwina Currie (Conservative). Bush House was knocked down eventually to make way for the Novotel.

On some days, staff at Bush House used to be able to hear Dexy’s Midnight Runners (“Come on Eileen”) practicing down the road at the Old Crescent Theatre in Cumberland Street.

Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.