Proposed Changes to Bus Routes 1 & 31

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

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

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

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!

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

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

 

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.

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Photos of the Dog Show – 1st August

Thanks to David Treadwell for capturing the day with his camera.  Read his review in the comments.  Despite the weather fun was had!

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Public Meeting 17th September – Everyone Welcome

Original canal bridge, Grand Union Canal, Acocks Green

Original canal bridge, Grand Union Canal, Acocks Green

 

Date:  Thursday 17th September 09

where:  Community Hall, Yardley Road.  
                   (close to Police Station)

when: 7.30pm

What:  Public Meeting, everyone in the local area is welcome.  Refreshments served.

Guest Speakers: 

  • Jeremy Shields, Head of Waste Management, City Council
  • Nicci Collins, Yardley Community Safety Officer
  • Bari Aziz, Ward Support Officer

There will be an opportunity for people to ask questions and raise any concerns or issues.

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Fun Dog Show at the Millennium Green this Saturday, 1st August

Scroll down for details of the show that we posted a couple of weeks ago.  Everyone welcome.

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