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Community Engagement Day – Farm Road Sparkbrook 26th February

West Midlands Police are holding an ‘all out, community engagement day’ 26th February, on the junction of Farm Road, Stratford Road.

As well as WMP in attendance, West Midlands Fire Service, Waste Management & Street Enforcement will be present along with other active members of the community such as Youth group leaders.

It is a great opportunity for you to have any questions answered by the above representatives, as well as connecting with different members of the community.

See you there!

Kind regards
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Team

Message Sent By
Poppy Merrick (Police, PCSO, Birmingham East, Hall Green, Sparkbrook)

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