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Birmingham City Council has issued an update on empty tower blocks in a ‘forgotten’ estate amid claims they are attracting vandalism and fly-tipping.

The vacant blocks dominate the skyline of Druids Heath , which is set to be transformed in the coming years after the Labour -run council’s controversial regeneration plans were recently approved.

Residents began to be moved out of the blocks a number of years ago but the demolition of the buildings themselves has been delayed.

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Green Party councillor Julien Pritchard, who represents the area, has claimed the empty blocks are still attracting vandalism, fly-tipping and graffiti.

“In some cases, residents were moved out of

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