Birmingham's Ringway Centre to be demolished for flats

The Brutalist building is to be replaced after councillors backed a development of 1,750 flats.

By Lee Bottomley & Ashley PreeceBirmingham city centre's landmark Ringway Centre is to be demolished and replaced with three tower blocks.

In a final plea to the council committee Birmingham architect John Christophers, appearing on behalf of the "Save The Ringway Centre" group, said: "We care about the future of this city and this application must be refused for our heritage, our homes and climate.

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