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Fresh concern has been raised over the future of Birmingham’s Electric Cinema after firefighters were called to the building. Now political leaders and councillors are pressing Glenbrook for answers over its condition and next steps.

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00:00Now, concern is growing over the future of Birmingham's historic Electric Cinema, after fresh calls for developer Glenbrook to protect
00:08the building.
00:09West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Council Leader John Cotton have written to the leaseholder seeking urgent answers about its
00:18condition and management.
00:20It follows an incident in which firefighters were called to remove part of the cinema's sign.
00:25At a council meeting, Planning Committee Chair Lee Marsham urged Glenbrook to act in the city's best interests, either by
00:33bringing forward plans or passing the site on.
00:36Glenbrook has previously said it wants to reinvent the venue and keep a film offer available on Station Street itself.
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