‘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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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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