Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Swansong at Acocks Green Library

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Local people were able to attend a most enjoyable concert at Acocks Green Library on 12th November, under the title of “Swansong” which is a regular theme throughout the season.  These are organised through the library and commence at 7.30pm, … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Millennium Green – Autumn Clean Up

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The Trustees of the Millennium Green invite local people to join them on site for a clean-up session on Saturday 21st November between 10am and 2pm.  Come along and make a difference to your local environment, all that is needed … Continue reading →

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Greening The Green – come along and help

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Once a month Melinda Brown, the Town Centre Manager, organises a group of local people to help do some gardening to brighten up our village. At this time of year we have spring bulbs to plant. Can you spare an hour or … Continue reading →

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Do you use the alleyway from Stockfield to Yardley Road?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The alleyway that runs along the side of Cottesbrooke Junior School has been a subject of much discussion recently and we would welcome your comments and suggestions. At the last Police Tasking Meeting on Monday 19th October it was discussed by local residents, … Continue reading →

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Meet the Local Police

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The next Police Tasking Meeting – an opportunity for local people to meet up and discuss concerns and issues with the police – is on Monday 19th October  7pm at Acocks Green Police Station.   On the agenda at the next … Continue reading →

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Greening the Green Project

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Local people regularly meet up once a month or so to with Melinda Brown (Town Centre Manager) to do some planting, weeding and tidying up of our green spaces.  This Sunday a few of us did some dead heading and … Continue reading →

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11A/11C – An Epic Journey

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Kit Barlow

    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 … Continue reading →

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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. 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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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.

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