Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Be in the Heart of It!

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Kit Barlow

The British Heart Foundation Shop in Acocks Green is on the lookout for some new volunteers to join their team. Would you like to gain new skills? Would you like to make new friends? Are you looking to gain more … Continue reading →

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Essential Tree Maintenance at Westley Vale

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Kit Barlow

The Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green have been advised that five of the large Crack Willow trees along the Westley Brook need to be cut down to the ground for safety reasons. There has already been several large branches … Continue reading →

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Photographs for Calendar

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Due to the lockdowns of recent times, many of us have been getting to know our local area a little better. Have you got some good photos of Acocks Green area through the seasons? Check your phones and submit any … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Each year the gardening volunteers in the village work hard to make Acocks Green look its best. They want the local community centre to look good for everyone who lives and works here. Each year Acocks Green Village is also … Continue reading →

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Watering Trees in Acocks Green

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Over lockdown many of us have been exploring our local neighbourhood a lot more and enjoyed our local greenery. As the temperatures rise and rain becomes more scarce it is important to think about the trees in our neighbourhood. Each … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Wednesday 31st March

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is invited to attend this Public Meeting where we will be joined by the head of Birmingham City Council. Click on the image below at the allotted time to connect to the zoom meeting.

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Commonwealth Games Arts Project for Acocks Green: What do you think?

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Complete the quick survey and your views can shape the celebrations in our area. In 2022 The Commonwealth Games will be staged in Birmingham. World Class athletes and visitors from around the world will be arriving in Birmingham. You can … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Bulb Planting

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Lockdown V2 has been particularly difficult with it being winter time, cold weather and dark nights, but what better way to do something positive, looking to a brighter future, than spring bulb planting. Usually Village in Bloom work together on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 8 December 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Conference about Housing Concerns in our Area.

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Kit Barlow

The Neighbourhood Forum have postponed their Virtual Public Meeting and AGM that was due to take place on Tues 8 December until Tuesday 19th January, because of this important meeting on housing issues. Many local people have concerns about private … Continue reading →

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Virtual Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting AGM – Tuesday 8 Dec 7.30pm *** Postponed until January**** Details to follow

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Click on the poster or link below to join the meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th December: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86209394599

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