being picked up and taken from the Old Crown pub in Bartley Green The owner of a two-year-old Boston Terrier from Birmingham said she and her family are "heartbroken" after her dog was allegedly stolen outside her local pub CCTV footage appears to show Stacey Holland's dog being taken from outside the Old Crown pub in Bartley Green on 20 March at around 6pm West Midlands police has confirmed that they are investigating the incident and that it is being treated as theft They also confirmed that no arrests have yet been made my heart is shattered knowing that somebody has got her' Speaking to ITV News Central about how the dog came to be at the pub Stacey said: "Me and my daughter were cutting the grass in the garden ran through the house and within two seconds the dog bolted because of the sound of the lawnmower and me and my daughter ran after her." "Skye escaped from my house and we chased her down the road we were under the impression that she was missing then a witness came forward and said they saw somebody chase her" "The following day a witness told us that they saw Skye being chased by a guy and then she was picked up outside the crown pub We then checked with the pub and saw this happening in the footage" Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News Stacey explained how the dog "means the world" to her and her family she is the most loving and we are lost without her we can't sleep and my daughter is heartbroken" my heart is shattered knowing that somebody has got her" I feel like I am in a zombie state instead of being present The family say there is additional worry as Skye has a health condition known as colitis which means she has to be on a special diet so if she has been taken for breeding then she won't be able to Stacey described the moment she saw the pub's CCTV footage "I burst into tears when I saw the footage in a sense I was glad that she hadn't been harmed by being run over by a car but then anger took over how can you take a dog that isn't yours and not give her back." Stacey urged for the person responsible to return her beloved pet: "If you are worried about the consequences take her to the vet and I can get her home I have still hope that she will be found and won't give up until I find her." She also said said if anyone has recently acquired a dog that looks like Skye to take her to the vets as she is microchipped Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. 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Learn how your comment data is processed. from Northfield and Rashani Reid from Hansworth all arranged events described as ‘festivals of dangerous driving’ through social media and group chats was jailed for three years by the judge who described him as a busy and enthusiastic organiser with the online group He was the creator of a popular street racing account The account would announce that an illegal meet would be happening but not release the exact location until shortly before the start time It would then share images of the cars which had gathered West Midlands Police have released footage of a large gathering of cars at Fort Parkway and helicopter footage showing another event where a car can be seen doing stunts on Floodgate Street in Digbeth Unemployed Reid was responsible for posting on a similar Instagram account One post on his account showed police examining his Honda Civic after he’d been stopped by officers He commented on the post: “Can’t wait for all the heat to die down so we can hit the strip.” Nursery worker Jessica Roberts had hundreds of messages on her phone where she’d discussed attending and arranging meet-ups All three admitted causing a public nuisance and were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday said: “These organisers played different but important roles in organising meet-ups around Birmingham “We know that social media accounts can change owners and operators easily but we are coming for anyone who is involved in organising these events and they too can expect lengthy prison terms.” We’ve seized two dogs which were being sought following the death of a man in Rubery this week We received information from the public which helped us track them down to grass land off Merritts Hill at just after 9.30am today They were detained by specialist dog handlers and have been taken into kennels to undergo further assessment Tests will be carried out to confirm their breed and this is expected to be concluded next week We issued an appeal to help us locate the dogs as we believe they may have been involved in an incident where a man died in Hereford Close on Wednesday morning We responded to reports of a number of dogs being loose When we arrived a 33-year-old man was found dead in the back garden of where the dogs are believed to have come from We seized some dogs from the address and we don’t believe there are any outstanding now A post mortem has revealed the man died as a result of injuries consistent of being bitten by a dog Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this devastating time Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website We’d like to thank everyone for their help and information officers from the Birmingham Priority Crime Team carried out a warrant in Cato Street North Nechells and discovered a large cannabis factory set-up in 11 makeshift rooms Two men aged in their 40s and 30s were arrested on suspicion of drug offences and bailed while enquiries continue A spokesperson for WMP said: “Cannabis farms can have a devastating impact on the surrounding neighbourhoods.” “The danger of bypassing electricity can lead to catastrophic house fires and the associated crime linked to cannabis farms has a knock-on effect on the area “We continue to carry out warrants and build intelligence on cannabis growing across the West Midlands as well as securing closure orders against properties where crime and anti-social behaviour happens.” If you are concerned this kind of activity is happening where you live you can report crime anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Win Happy PremiumSearch Rayo hits radio birmingham newsBirmingham man charged with attempted murder drugs and firearms offences The incident happened in Bartley Green A Birmingham man has been charged with attempted murder drugs and firearm offences after an incident in Bartley Green in August 2024 A man suffered a gunshot wound and another man suffered a fractured skull on August 28 2024 The victims are still recovering from their injuries Jordan Edwards from Birmingham has been remanded in custody and will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Tuesday (14th January) The 31-year-old was charged with attempted murder A 36-year-old woman was also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply is also set to appear before a magistrates and has been remanded in custody until the hearing on Tuesday (14th January) First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) A brand-new community food growing space and Green Gym has opened for locals in Bartley Green thanks to funding from Mondelēz International giving local residents the chance to take part in free-of-charge outdoor Green Gym sessions a feature of the Health for Life initiative delivered by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and funded by Mondelēz International The sessions encourage participants to be active outdoors and grow their own fruit and vegetables The transformed green space offers the Bartley Green community the scope to enjoy social interaction whilst getting involved in hands-on horticultural activity and learning new skills in an outdoor and natural environment which aims to benefit the health and wellbeing of participants This is the fifth Health for Life community food growing site now being managed by TCV in the heart of Birmingham and follows the launch of a similar space at Rowheath Pavilion in Bournville in 2021 The Milebrook Community Centre Green Gym sessions will be held every Thursday between 10am – 12pm running alongside the popular weekly coffee morning at the centre nine Mondelēz International employees have spent time volunteering at the space to help build raised beds for fruit and vegetables as well as creating a polytunnel – the first of its kind within the Health for Life Green Gym locations in Birmingham The Health for Life initiative aims to promote active and healthy lifestyles to people of all ages and abilities working through schools and in the local community enabling participants to increase physical exercise learn more about eating healthily and inspiring them to grow their own fresh produce whether in a community space or at home community affairs manager at Mondelēz International commented: “Promoting sustainable changes which lead to a healthier lifestyle is what our Health for Life programme is all about so we’re delighted that Bartley Green’s new community food growing space is officially open “The Green Gym provides residents with the weekly opportunity to meet like-minded people embrace nature in a green space whilst having the chance to grow their own food We hope the local community enjoy the new location!” added: “Supporting the health and wellbeing of our local residents is at the forefront of everything we do at Milebrook Community Centre so we’re delighted to have a Green Gym space on-site We’re really excited to introduce the new space to our regular visitors and also look forward to welcoming new faces as part of the Green Gym sessions every Thursday morning.” TCV offers a range of activities through Mondelēz International’s Health for Life programme to individuals and community groups across South Birmingham – including Bartley Green For more information on Mondelēz International, please visit www.mondelezinternational.com, and to find your local Green Gym, head to www.tcv.org.uk/greengym/ TCV is the delivery partner for Health for Life in the community Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where its activities have a lasting impact on people’s health TCV does this by bringing people together to create From local parks and community gardens to Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest; from school grounds and hospital grounds to waterways wetlands and woodlands; connecting people to the green spaces that form a vital part of any healthy As part of Health for Life in the community TCV delivers Green Gym sessions which help people get active outdoors improving their environment and growing their own fruit and vegetables for a healthier lifestyle For more information visit http://www.tcv.org.uk/midlands/health-for-life Bartley aims to give next leader time to prepare for election and will focus on building progressive alliance Electoral reform is needed urgently in the UK for the “progressive majority” to have their voices heard, a co-leader of the Green party has said as he announced plans to step down this month who has served for five years as co-leader said he wanted to leave enough time for his successor to take the reins before a possible snap general election before 2024 Bartley has not ruled out standing as an MP but will concentrate on building a progressive alliance across left-leaning parties which collectively attracted more votes in the 2019 general election than the Conservatives and smaller rightwing and Eurosceptic parties combined but which fell to a crushing defeat as Boris Johnson took an 80-seat majority in parliament Under a fair voting system the Green party would have 50 MPs on its current poll ratings “Once you reform our democracy it opens up huge possibilities,” he told the Guardian after announcing his departure on social media “There is a progressive majority in this country but we will have Conservative governments as far as we can see because of first past the post.” He accused the government of undermining democracy through a series of actions including changes to voter ID that Labour has said could disfranchise millions of people This government recognises the threat to it from that which is why they have these moves to change the voting system,” Bartley said “The government is playing fast and loose with democracy using our [unwritten] constitution to their advantage in a way that is shameful Bartley, a south London councillor who is the longest-serving Greens leader, will stand aside at the end of July, and the other co-leader, Siân Berry, will remain in place until the race to replace them concludes. Bartley said he was “hugely proud” of what the Greens had achieved in the five years of his leadership, claiming they had become a “major electoral force, vying to be the country’s third party”. He said he was quitting because of the growing chance that Johnson could call a general election before May 2024, meaning a new leader would be needed quickly to get used to the role and begin planning for the election campaign. Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, which Johnson has vowed to repeal, the next general election is due to take place on 2 May 2024. However, MPs can trigger an earlier contest if two-thirds of them vote to do so. Speculation has grown in Westminster that Johnson may decide to go to the country in spring or autumn 2023, wanting an election before many of the tougher economic decisions have to be taken in the aftermath of Covid and before the public inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic is likely to have reported. Bartley said leadership was about “empowering and encouraging others” and it felt like the right time to make way for new leaders. He paid tribute to the co-leaders with whom he had served – Lucas for two years and Berry, a London assembly member, for three. Read moreBerry paid tribute to her “tremendous colleague” who she said had been “hard-working She added: “Every member should applaud the huge part he has played in the Green party’s progress over the past five years His departure leaves many impressive pairs of shoes to fill.” A Green party spokesperson said details and a timetable for the leadership election would be announced in due course Officers were called to the back of a fish and chip shop on the road where an 18-year-old man had suffered several stab wounds to his stomach and arm He was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains today (Tuesday 11 August) Investigating officers are appealing for anyone with information on what happened at around 5.30pm that day It is understood that the victim ran to someone’s house in the area for help while one of the suspected offenders also knocked on people’s doors A 16-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a knife has been bailed with conditions pending further enquiries Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am – midnight or call 101 anytime Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.7";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','facebook-jssdk')); Birmingham Updates Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Lutley Grove just before 8.30pm The 31 year old victim was taken to hosital but sadly died from his injuries where he sadly died as a result of his injuries A 33 year old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene Detective Inspector Jim Colclough from the homicide unit said: “We have made rapid progress overnight and we are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this investigation “A scene is still being held while our team forensically examine the property.” Cover image by Ian Britton on Flickr 'weapons included a machete and Zombie knives' Stephen McCarron died from multiple slash and stab wounds after being attacked yards from his home in Bartley Green Mr McCarron lived alone and regularly walked the same area as part of his morning routine CCTV footage on the morning of 11 March earlier this year shows Mr McCarron have a brief verbal exchange with Tamari Greaves as they crossed paths on Scotland Lane – Mr McCarron on foot and Greaves on his electric bike Greaves was then captured returning to his flat and exiting a few minutes later He appeared to be looking for someone and not long later the two men came into contact again on Bigwood Drive This time the men confronted each other with weapons Mr McCarron was carrying a machete and Greaves drew two Zombie knives Sadly Mr McCarron suffered several severe blows causing catastrophic injuries which had been quickly taken from him by Greaves He managed to escape but collapsed a short distance away and has now been found guilty of manslaughter and having a bladed weapon in a public place said: “We may never know what sparked the confrontation between the two men which led to the death of one and the loss of freedom of the other but I do know it was a senseless loss of life and my thoughts remain with Mr McCarron’s family.” Following his death Mr MrCarron’s family paid tribute to him saying: “A much loved son great uncle who be sadly missed by his family and friends in the West Midlands Love Island returns to ITV2 tonight (28th June) for its seventh series and local 21 year old A post shared by Liberty (@libertypoolex) Laura Whitmore is at the helm as the Islanders do their best to flirt couple up and try and avoid being ‘dumped’ from the iconic Mallorcan villa fire pit gatherings and challenges await the lovestruck Islanders meaning there’ll be plenty for them to dish the dirt on in the Beach Hut What made you want to take part in the new series of Love Island happy relationship so I think it will be nice and something for me to experience Obviously I want the best summer ever because we have been in lockdown for a year so it would be nice to go away and enjoy the sun and make friends as well I’m a bit of a social butterfly so I love to meet new people I’m a girls’ girl as well so I can’t wait for the girly friendships Have you seen awkward dates while working at Nando’s How would your friends and family describe you What are you looking for in a romantic partner But obviously that’s always usually combined with player types So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right it’s all getting to know people like that but I actually am the world’s worst texter I’d much rather go on a date and meet the person and I think Love Island is the perfect place to do that It is all about meeting someone face-to-face doing stuff like clumsy things on dates like I went to kiss a guy and I fell off the stool and stuff like that There was one where we went for a few drinks and then we went to this old school bar and I got picked up on the dance floor like in Dirty Dancing I was swung about on the dance floor like that I felt like I was in a movie or something and then I went to the bathroom and these girls were like You should see us in a game of Monopoly at Christmas Alex Bowen looks wise but obviously he is with the beautiful Olivia So it’s the energy or vibe that can obviously make or break a date Do you have a party trick or special talent I do a bit of ice skating here and there but I’m not like a pro at it It’s just something I enjoy doing in my spare time Sometimes I go ice skating for a date because none of my mates will come with me Where would you like to see yourself in five years Successful and travelling the world hopefully because for me I’ve been quite lucky because my mum and dad live abroad so travelling is something I have always done since I was a kid so every time I travel or see a site or a bit of architecture it completely opens my mindset and I love it I would literally spend my whole life travelling if I could Alexander Leonard was killed after confronting Cameron Martin-Leon, then 16, who was behaving aggressively in Woodgate Gardens on the evening of 3rd July Witnesses said Martin-Leon had been bragging earlier about carrying a knife Paramedics were unable to save Alex and he died in hospital Martin-Leon was arrested shortly after the incident when paramedics were called to his home in nearby Allwood Gardens He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court today (Tuesday 23rd January) The judge ruled that he should serve a minimum term of at least 14 years and lifted reporting restrictions West Midlands Police is warning of the dangers of carrying knives in public said: “This case has been a tragic reminder of the dangers of anyone carrying a knife “This was a dreadful escalation of events which led to one young man losing his life while another faces a life sentence Our thoughts are with their families whose lives are also devastated by these tragic events.” On behalf of all of Alex’s family and friends A statement said: “Lives have been destroyed and families traumatised Life as we knew it ceased to be on 3 July 2017 Two mothers have had their dreams and aspirations for their sons shattered and broken as are our hearts and the hearts of everyone who knew Alex.” The statement said: “There currently seems to be an epidemic of knife crime sweeping through our communities “Children are carrying knives through fear of what might happen or what has happened to them or a member of their families it is clear that not enough is being done about it on a local level or a national level.’ The statement appeals directly to the government saying: “Where is the government’s support for our police forces to support communities and those who try to make a better world?” DI Corfield added: “We are working tirelessly to understand the reasons why young people carry knives We work closely with schools and parents to educate as we continue to bring offenders to justice Anyone found in possession of a knife faces the real possibility of ending up behind bars “We understand people’s concerns around violent crime and the effect it can have on communities While it makes up a very small proportion of overall crime we appreciate the disproportionate impact it has on people’s quality of life and feelings of safety “If people do suspect someone is carrying a knife in public or have any concerns relating to knife crime in their community You can report to West Midlands Police directly or contact your neighbourhood police team by calling 101. Check the police’s website for other ways to get in touch Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org For more advice on knife crime and what you can do, check the West Midlands Police website If you believe a crime is in progress or there is an imminent danger Our thoughts go out to Alex’s family and friends and all those affected by this tragic event Kids these days dont have a place to chill an a place to be indoors an safe together they closed all youth centres an now the kids are hanging out in the streets getting there selves into trouble or doing stuff they shouldnt so personally i blame the goverment for how everyday living has changed so much an so drastically West Midlands Fire Service firefighters from Woodgate Valley were called to the fire behind shops on the corner of Dettonford Road and Curdale Road at just before 1.20pm Residents of the flats and occupants of the shops were asked to leave the buildings for a time due to smoke from the fire firefighters identified an existing gas leak and emergency attendance by gas engineers from Cadent and electricians from Birmingham City Council was requested residents have not yet been allowed back into homes with some staying with relatives and others being found alternative accommodation Dettonford Road and Curdale Road were closed off for a time but have since been reopened This is the moment a gunman was arrested by our firearms officers after throwing a handgun from a car window as they were pursued by firearms officers Dramatic new footage shows how our officers relentlessly pursued the vehicle and then chased the three men inside when they got out and fled and foot The drama unfolded when firearms officers tried to stop an Audi which on Cambridge Street near the Rep theatre in Birmingham city centre The car had been linked to gun crime thanks to an investigation led by the city’s complex crime team and bodycam footage captures the moment one of the firearms officers spots an item thrown from the moving car on Summerhill Road It was found and turned out to be a loaded revolver The pursuit continued until the car was abandoned on Morville Street in Ladywood and the three men in the car fled Two were followed on foot and arrested on grassland while a third was found hiding in a garden shed was the front seat passenger in the car and admitted possession of the firearm He has now been jailed for eight years and two months was behind the wheel of the Audi and admitted dangerous driving He was jailed for a year and banned from driving for 18 months A third man was originally charged with possession of a firearm but he was later found to have no case to answer said: “This was great work by our officers who showed real determination to stop this car knowing that those in it may be linked to gun crime “The video shows their determination and professionalism in arresting the men and as a result we’ve taken a gun off the streets and put a dangerous offender behind bars.” A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of his long term partner at her home in Bartley Green last year Laura Holden, 35, was killed at her home in Monmouth Road in August last year, by her ‘on/off’ partner of 19 years She was found drowned in the bath by her sister and 17 year old daughter after an argument with Thomas Thomas had refused to accept that their relationship was over after Laura had met someone else telling his 9 year old son not to go in the bathroom Thomas was found by police a short time later In a statement Laura’s family said: “We take some comfort in the sentence passed today although it will be nothing like the life sentence we now have to live with cousin and friend can only live in our memories now There are no words to describe the horror we have had to go through over the past months and I hope none of you ever have to experience it “We will go on with our lives because we have to but there will forever be that void where Laura should be our homicide case worker and our barrister Mr Price for their hard work and support throughout this ordeal We thank the press for respecting our privacy and politely ask they continue to do so so we can start to rebuild our broken lives.” West Midlands Police Detective Inspector Warren Hines said: “This has been a truly horrific time for Laura’s family who are struggling to come to terms with what has happened to them and I cannot imagine the sense of loss they feel I hope the sentence will be of some comfort to them and help them rebuild their lives.” We have a lot of absolutely incredible people in our community and we wanted to shout out this amazing work by a team of Management Trainees from Fortem Solutions Ltd Working in Partnership with Councillor John Lines and Kerry Brewer Fortem have renovated Milebrook Hall Community Centre in Bartley Green They relied heavily on fundraising and donations from their trusted supply chain The works have unlocked the halls potential to positively impact the local community with the introduction of new initiatives and classes Warwickshire County Cricket Club has sponsored the newly renovated office to celebrate the new partnership that has been formed Well done to everyone involved in this absolutely heartwarming project – and thank you to everyone who has supported this amazing project including Fortem employees local supply chain and the local community Do you have an incredible story from your community We would love to hear it – Email us at features@updatesmedia.com Birmingham Crown Court on Newton Street(Image: Martin O'Callaghan / Birmingham Live)A teenager raped an 11-year-old girl in a playground and 'didn't care' how old she was Kyrel Denham initiated 'sexual intercourse' with the victim after she failed to meet her mother from school and spent the night with him instead said she was subsequently left scared to leave the house and was bullied over the ordeal In a statement she wrote: "I want my life back." Denham, of Bridgewood Grove, Bartley Green carried out the attack a few days after his 18th birthday in 2020 He admitted a charge of rape but on a basis that was largely rejected Birmingham Crown Court heard that the now 20-year-old had a number of mental health disorders and was vulnerable himself he was sentenced to three years and seven months on top of an additional year-long licence period due to being deemed 'an offender of particular concern' READ MORE: One-punch kill is a warning to angry young men behind vicious city attacks He was told he would be entitled to apply for parole soon having spent more than two years in custody on remand Prosecutor Lisa Hancox said the victim: "Didn't meet her mum after school Instead she spent the night in the company of the defendant and other young people She and the defendant ended up in a playground." In a statement the victim described the difficulty of having to tell her mother what happened as well as feeling like 'I don't want to be here' She added that her education had been impacted due to being bullied told the court Denham had autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) stating they were 'inherently linked to his offending' He argued his client required 'targeted intervention' as opposed to prison and said: "He wants to build a life and wants to get away from Birmingham and the situation he found himself in and attempt to make something of his life He is an intelligent young man despite his difficulties." Judge Avik Mukherjee had presided over a trial of issue hearing where he ruled against elements of Denham's basis of plea He said: "I concluded it was obvious she was very young even in school uniform she was still very young "You made no attempt to find out how old she was before any sexual activity took place I concluded you just didn't care because you wanted to have sex with her irrespective of her age "You turned what we call a blind eye to what was obvious I concluded you were the one who initiated sexual activity and you were the one who started it but there was no violence from you or her trying to prevent you from having sexual activity with her." Judge Mukherjee stated it was a 'complex' sentencing exercise where he had to balance the victim Denham's mental state alongside the need to 'meet the ends of justice' He concluded 'only immediate custody can be justified' and added: "I'm not convinced at this stage there is a realistic prospect of of rehabilitation because you have shown "Although there is strong personal mitigation it's not so sufficient that it allows me to take a wholly exceptional course and pass a non-custodial sentence." Click the link to sign up for a free email newsletter to get the latest court stories straight to your inbox. The 20-year-old is suspected of being involved in a disorder in Grazebook Croft at 11.20am yesterday morning (March 11). He was arrested at a property in Warwick Road West Midlands Police believe there was an argument or altercation between the two men The 51-year-old victim suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene Police have now traced and informed his next of kin Detective Inspector Jim Mahon for West Midlands Police said: We’re working hard to understand exactly what happened and to get justice for the victim’s family "We believe there was some kind of altercation or argument between the two men in the build-up to the incident speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV." A post-mortem examination is due to take place tomorrow The 20-year-old man remains in police custody XFASTINDEX Fortem has been awarded a new contract to supply repairs maintenance and 24-hour call-out services to homes in the city for a further two years The contract is worth £170m over the two-year period and extends Fortem’s relationship with the council to 18 years after it was first appointed to deliver these services in 2008 It will see the company continue to deliver repairs maintenance and gas servicing to Birmingham City Council residents living in wards that include Northfield District Fortem Solutions is a subsidiary of Willmott Dixon; it was formerly Willmott Dixon Support Services and Willmott Dixon Partnerships until a rebrand in 2016 Chief operating officer Chris Tredget said: “We are passionate about providing an efficient high-quality service to thousands of residents each year so they can live comfortably in their homes and to minimise any inconvenience that a housing repair can bring.” Birmingham City Council’s strategic director for city housing said of Fortem: “Their commitment to delivering high-quality and efficient services to our residents along with their focus on social mobility and upskilling Got a story? 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