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The Death of Local Control ?

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Mike Olley
Aug 01, 2025
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GRIT: Who Owns Birmingham?

From Lewis to Hammerson… and the death of local control.

Let’s not kid ourselves. The Bullring, Grand Central, most of our big shopping zones — they’re not run by Brummies, Midlanders, or anyone you know. They’re run by suits you’ll never meet, answering to boards you’ll never vote for.

Sure, there are people on the ground. They …

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