Report from Public Meeting – 17th September

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The meeting welcomed over 30 members of the local community.  Also the Forum was very thankful for the Guest Speakers –

Jeremy Shields, Head of Waste Management

John Green, Ward Operations, Waste Management

Bari Aziz, Ward Support Officer

Sgt David Mirams  from Acocks Green Police, John Hemming MP, Councillor Roger Harmer and Melinda Brown, Town Centre Manager were also present to answer any questions and update the meeting on local news.

It was an enlightening and interesting meeting.  Bari Aziz the Ward Support Officer explained his role in the Yardley Constituency area.  He said that the people of Acocks Green were the most pro-active in the area who regularly contacted him for help and advice on local issues.  He welcomed the people of the meeting to phone or email him with any concerns that crop up, he explained that it is his job to wherever possible, resolve problems that  were raised by local residents.

Jeremy Shields, Head of Waste Management was welcomed to the meeting to refuse and recycling.  In order to alay occasional negative media coverage he reassured the meeting that all recycling in Birmingham is recycled and is not shipped miles and miles or does not end up in landfill.  All paper collected from Blue Boxes is recycled in Nechells.  Recycling of contents from the Green Boxes and bags takes place in the Midlands.

One member of the public asked Jeremy what could be done about the spillage from green bags, Mr Shields made an important point that green bags should NOT be tied up because they have to be emptied by the crew and opening bags that have been tied is a more difficult and messy job.  Birmingham now recycles over 30% of its household waste and the point of Jeremy attending this meeting is to ask the public to encourage more recycling amongst their friends, neighbours and families.   He answered several questions from the floor and concluded that if there are any other queries regarding waste disposal the number to phone is 0121 303 1112

Melinda Brown (TCM)  and John Green from Waste Management also updated the meeting on news that more litter bins were to be placed on Yardley Road, to help combat the litter problem in the area.

Sgt Mirams informed the meeting about the regular Police Tasking Meetings.  These are scheduled monthly (see latest newsletter for the list of the dates), at AG Police Station.  They are an opportunity for the public to meet with the local police team face to face, in order to discuss any concerns.  He also informed the meeting that the team will be calling at households to meet local residents and ask if there are any issues or concerns in the area.

The next Public Meeting is Thursday 3rd December at the usual venue.

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11A/11C – An Epic Journey

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Kit Barlow

 bus stop

 

If you have lived in Acocks Green for some time it’s difficult not to know about the Number 11, an all encompasing bus route that touches so many of our lives.   Here is an opportunity to be  part of a shared experience on the famous Outer Circle.   On the 11th of November local journalist and proud Brummie, Jon Bounds, is encouraging people to partake in a pyschogeographical event.   Click the link for more details:  http://elevenbus.co.uk/

(No.11 bus stop outside Acocks Green train station.  Look closely at the sign!)

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Public Meeting – Thursday 17th September – 7.30pm

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Come along to our Public Meeting on Thursday at 7.30pm.

Summer on the Grand Union Canal, Acocks Green

The venue is the community hall on Yardley Road/Alexander Road

Everyone welcome, refreshments served.   Guest speakers include:

  • Bari Aziz – Ward Support Officer
  • Jeremey Shields, Head of Waste Management

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and express views.

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Proposed Changes to Bus Routes 1 & 31

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Kit Barlow

National Express, who are responsible for running our bus services, are proposing some re-routing of the 1 and 31 bus around Acocks Green.  See below maps and descriptions of changes.  If you have any comments please add them by clicking  ‘leave a comment’, we will forward them to National Express.

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Service 1: From city, this runs along Shaftmoor Lane, then from here will run on to Olton Blvd, Olton Blvd East and Shirley Rd, terminating in Acocks Green village. This will be the same on the return journey. The changes on service 1 can be tracked on the map above, between Shaftmoor Lane and Acocks Green.

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Service 31 (part one) will be routed to run via Acocks Green village, every fifteen minutes. It will run along Shaftmoor Lane and Olton Blvd as currently, then run along Fox Hollies Road, Westley Rd, Shirley Rd and Olton Blvd, after which it returns to the current line of route into Gospel Lane, terminating in Gospel Oak estate as currently. This will be the same on the return journey, changes can be tracked on the map above.

 

Map of city centre area

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Service 31 (part two), to city, will run as currently to Moor Street. From here, it will run along St Martins Circus Queensway (Bull ring tunnel), terminating across from New Street Station, outside the Bull ring Boots Store on St Martins Circus Queensway. From city, the service will start from St Martins Circus Queensway and run along Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street, returning to the current line of route along Station Street, Dudley Street, Pershore Street, Sherlock Street, Barford Street and back on to Bradford Street. These changes can be tracked on both the above and below maps.

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Family History Research in Acocks Green

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Kit Barlow

On Friday 11th September between 10am to 11.30 in Acocks Green Library there will be a session of advice for those interested in studying family history, including using computers and other resources for research purposes. This is one of an-going series of sessions. For more information call into the library or give them a ring. (Contact details on ‘Useful Links’ on right hand side of page).

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Greening the Green Project – Thursday 27th August 6pm to 7pm

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Hopefully locals have noticed the extra floral colour in beds and planters these last two years.  These improvements are thanks to the Town Centre Manager – Melinda Brown and a band of volunteers who have helped with planting and general gardening. 

This Thursday  – 27th August there will be a quick one hour weeding and tidying session of parts of the Green. Would you like to come along to join in or perhaps be part of the crew for future planting/weeding sessions?  Meet outside the library at 6pm this Thursday.  No gardening experience is required and whatever help you can provide is appreciated.  All you need to bring is some gardening gloves and enthusiasm!  Or contact us if you would like to help in the future.

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Police Tasking Meeting – Monday 17th August -7pm

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Local people are invited along to meet the local Neighbourhood Police with any issues or concerns. It takes place in the Stockfield Association Resource Room, 2a Alexander Road.

You can also contact the team by email:
acocksgreenvillage@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk

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Yardley Youth Festival – Its Good to Be Young!

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Saturday 15th August to Saturday 22nd August.

Lots of free events for all young people in and around our area. For more information contact Ness on 07917 172554 or visit http://www.itsgoodtobeyoung.com.
Lots of activities to choose from – dance, football, canooeing, crafts, beats, comedy workshops, Talent show and lots more!

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Warwick Road improvements – Consultation

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Birmingham City Council, Solihull Council and Centro are working together to look at improving a section of the Warwick Road.  The area being studied is from Seven Star Road Solihull to the junction with Stratford Road, Sparkhill, (The Mermaid).

In the consultation they ar considering all users, cars, public transport, pedestrians and cyclists.  They will be a meeting to further discuss proposals on Saturday 19th September between 11 and 3 at Acocks Green Library.

Also go to the website to express your views and you may win £50 in shopping vouchers.  www.warwickroad.org.uk

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Yardley Road Closure – Pictures

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Kit Barlow

 

Thanks to David Treadwell for the photos showing the scale of the water works on Yardley Road and a photo of the shuttle bus to Acocks Green village, details of times on notice, click to enlarge.

appears at bus stop outside AG Station

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