Author Archives: DebK

Elect a Mayor

Posted on April 21, 2012 by DebK

On May 3rd 2012, all Birmingham residents get to decide whether to have an elected mayor. Residents of 10 cities across the UK will be making this decision.This has been forced upon Birmingham residents by the Localism Act 2011. The … Continue reading →

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Decent Homes Update

Posted on March 7, 2012 by DebK

99.9% of all council homes have now been brought up to the Decent Homes Standard. Not only was this completed on time, Birmingham City Council managed to do it without any funding. Because of this I can now announce that … Continue reading →

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BCC Housing Triumphs Again

Posted on March 7, 2012 by DebK

I can now announce that from 1st April BCC Housing will be totally autonomous. We no longer rely on government money for anything. In fact the Housing Dept no longer has to rely on any official body whatsoever. BCC Housing … Continue reading →

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Metro gets bigger!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by DebK

Birmingham’s Midland Metro tram service will be extended in a project worth £128 million, it has been announced. The new line will now run through the city centre, stretching from New Street Station to Snow Hill Station. Centro has now … Continue reading →

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Housing Fraud

Posted on December 20, 2011 by DebK

A government driven campaign that all landlords must follow. If you know of a property which IS empty but was rented out please report it by ringing 0121 303 4130 to blow the whistle. This is only fair if people … Continue reading →

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January events

Posted on December 20, 2011 by DebK

Holocaust Memorial day Town Hall Victoria Square 22nd January Free 0121 303 3008 ************* Chinese New Year Arcadian Centre City Centre 29th January Free ************* Lost in Lace Gas Hall, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Until 19th February Free ************** … Continue reading →

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November Events

Posted on October 30, 2011 by DebK

Christmas Parade 12 November 2011 Victoria Square 5.30pm Birmingham’s Christmas Lights get switched on. With santa and reindeers. Free. 0121 303 3008 ****************** Frankfurt Christmas Market 17 November – 23 December 2011 Victoria Square and New Street Over 180 stall. … Continue reading →

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How your rent is spent

Posted on October 5, 2011 by DebK

To be quite frank, I’m sorry but I don’t have time to work out the percentages so I’ve just copied the BCC report. Use this as an example. Your rent might be £67.86 out of that £19.75 goes towards Repairs … Continue reading →

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Don’t lose your heating this winter – Let the Gas Man in!

Posted on September 24, 2011 by DebK

If you have a combination boiler with pipes that drain excess water outside, it is more likely you will have problems with them during any cold spell. 1000′s did last year. Gas teams are now working throughout the city to … Continue reading →

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BCC Performance Updates

Posted on August 29, 2011 by DebK

This is a brief summary of the quarterly report. (What I can publish anyway). Rent £9,309,167 is owed in rent citywide 8.36% of all tenants owe rent 0.12% of all rent-owing tenants were evicted due to arrears. Empty Properties Average … Continue reading →

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