Birmingham Knowledge Quarter changes: council consultation open until 1 Mar 2026. Plans include the James Watt Queensway “super crossing” and wider walking/cycling/public transport measures.
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- WMP confirm Said Daauud jailed 16 years for rape and child sexual abuse offences. Police say victims were aged 9–14. Mosque not named for safeguarding reasons. pulselocal.co.uk/birmingham-mos… #Birmingham
- Unite says Birmingham bin workers have extended their strike mandate into Sept 2026. The union links the dispute to contract/pay changes. The council disputes Unite’s position. pulselocal.co.uk/birmingham-bin… #Birmingham
- Project Guardian update: Police report arrests and seizures including knives and drugs, with incidents linked to Balsall Heath and Shard End, plus Chelmsley Wood and Lye. pulselocal.co.uk/guardian-taskf… #Birmingham #WestMidlands
- Leo Ross murder: WMP confirm a 15-year-old has been jailed for life with a 13-year minimum term. Leo, 12, was attacked on 21 Jan 2025 near Trittiford Mill Park / Scribers Lane, Hall Green. pulselocal.co.uk/birmingham/bir… #Birmingham #HallGreen
