‘Slower is Safer’

Original web page at ‘Slower is Safer’ 20mph speed limits come into force across large parts of Birmingham from Monday (October 10). The speed limits will apply on residential roads in all or parts of Aston, Bordesley Green, Brandwood, Hodge Hill, Ladywood, Moseley and Kings Heath, Nechells, South Yardley, Sparkbrook, Springfield and Washwood Heath. The…

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Listed: Birmingham’s 69 new council boundaries

Original web page at Listed: Birmingham’s 69 new council boundaries Birmingham Council House Map key: 1. Acocks Green 2. Allens Cross 3. Alum Rock 4. Aston 5. Balsall Heath West 6. Bartley Green 7. Billesley 8. Birchfield 9. Bordesley & Highgate 10. Bordesley Green 11. Bournbrook & Selly Park 12. Bournville & Cotteridge 13. Brandwood…

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Birmingham’s conservation areas only work if residents are on side

Original web page at Birmingham’s conservation areas only work if residents are on side Ideal Village in Bordesley Green Neil Elkes’ front page report two weeks ago on the crisis in Birmingham’s conservation planning highlighted a disturbing situation. The city council has classified nine of Birmingham’s 30 conservation areas as being "at risk". If these…

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