Our privacy notice has been updated 19.08.2020 please click the link at the bottom of this page for full details
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.
The Power has now been restored and we ask all tenants to please return home asap.
Please contact us on 0121 464 1550 if there are any issues once you return home. We still have electricians onsite to assist if required.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your understanding and
co-operation during this difficult time.
Many thanks.
The Management Team.
Bloomsbury EMB.
To mark World Clean Up day 2020 some of our staff and residents targeted some hotspots of rubbish dumping and litter on the Bloomsbury estate. We love where we live and we want to continue to make it a better place
Thanks to our friends at Smurfit Kappa who provided the safety equipment for the day
Alleyway next to Camrose Tower was a target area for our litter busters
The more helpers we get the more areas we can target!
Please help us keep Bloomsbury Tidy. Report any concerns to our Neighbourhood team us the button below or if you prefer call us on 0121 464 1550
Please click the below link to view our most recent news letter.
Bloomsbury EMB have been working closely with colleagues from Birmingham City Council to identify areas of the estate where we wanted to see some improvements made to the site. We are pleased to announce that after careful consideration, we were able to agree the following plan of works as part of their funding initiative.
We also have work planned for Medway and Severn Tower in the near future. We will give you an update when this work gets underway. We are hoping to continue this initiative with the Council and identify further areas for improvements going forward.
World Clean Up Day 19th Sept 2020
Bloomsbury EMB will hold a community litter pick to coincide with World Clean Up Day 2020 on the 19th September. We are supported by our partners from Smurfit Kappa and Nechells Pod. All safety equipment will be provided. Please contact the Nieghbourhood team at our offices for more info, or just turn up on the day at 10.30am outside Medway Tower on Cromwell Street. We look forward to seeing you 😀
We are aware of a small number of tenants who did not receive their newsletter, if you were one of those tenants that did not get theirs through the letterbox please let us know, thanks Bloomsbury Board
Victor Tower Common Room
Bloomsbury Street
Thursday 13th January 2022 6.00pm
Registration in Common Room
Shareholders (Members) only
New shareholders can join on the night but will not be permitted to attend or vote at the meeting
1 An applicant for membership shall forward to the registered office with his/her application the sum of 20p (which shall be returned to him/her if the application is not approved) and every application shall be considered by the committee at its next meeting after it is made, or so soon after as is practicable. If the application is approved the name of the applicant and the other necessary particulars shall be entered in the register of members and one share in the Association shall be issued to the applicant.
(Rule 9 – Bloomsbury LMO Constitution)
It is with great sadness that we are informing our residents that one of our members of staff has recently passed away.
A number of you may have known Jenny as the Support Officer who worked at Camrose Tower.
Jenny was a great person with a big heart and personality to match. She will be sadly missed by us all.
Rest in peace Jenny ❤
Following on from the Government’s news about the changes to the COVID 19 restrictions, it has been agreed for the counter to re-open from Monday 28 February 2022.
The counter is to be open between the hours of 9am to 3pm.
We donated £100 to the Aston & Nechells Food Bank this week. They provide such a great and well needed service for families on low incomes from our estate and surrounding community by offering food vouchers to those most in need.
Bloomsbury’s Neighbourhood Manager met with an officer from the Food Bank this week to donate the £100 Tesco Voucher. They have since sent in a “Thank You” certificate to us for the kind gesture!!
Great to see the partnership working is going well in this area.
Thanks again to Aston & Nechells Food Bank for the positive work you do!!
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