Speedway continues despite fears

Speedway returned to the city in 2006 after a gap of more than 20 years

Birmingham's speedway team will be allowed to continue using their home stadium for another year, despite complaints from nearby residents.

The Birmingham Brummies' three-year permission to race at the Perry Bar track was due to expire next month.

However, city councillors granted an extra year's licence and told the club to fit silencers on its bikes to cut down on noise during meetings.

Speedway returned to the city in 2006 after a gap of more than 20 years.

Council officers had recommended not renewing the licence, saying the noise was having an effect on the health of people living nearby.

Birmingham City University also objected, arguing the noise was affecting students' studies.

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