Tag Archives: Birmingham City Council

Speeding Cars… Report Form

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Kit Barlow

The Neighbourhood Forum has had many people contact us via the website and at our Public Meetings with their concerns about speeding cars on their nearby roads. It can be a real safety concern and alarming to see, also loud … Continue reading →

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Time to Vote – Thursday 5th May

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Kit Barlow

This Thursday is the Birmingham City Council Elections, time to vote for our local Councillor. So make use of your right to vote and get yourself down to the polling station. They are open from 7am to 10pm. If you … Continue reading →

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Old Dustbin and Recycling Boxes Collection – 13th and 14th December******UPDATE*****

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Kit Barlow

******Update Monday 15th December**** Apparantly the majority of dustbins and boxes were collected over the weekend. If yours was not then leave it at the front of your property and it will be collected in the next 7 days according … Continue reading →

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Why Whistles?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Many locals and people passing through the village may have been struck by the display of whistles on the central island in Acocks Green. Yes they are whistles! A floral display was designed and produced by Birmingham City Council for … Continue reading →

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Now We Can Recycle More

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kit Barlow

The plastics that are now accepted within Birmingham’s recycling boxes  are: • Plastic bottles of all types • Yoghurt pots • Margarine tubs • Ice cream tubs • Plastic trays (e.g.from chocolate and biscuit boxes) that are NOT black in … Continue reading →

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Energy Saving Initiative in Acocks Green

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kit Barlow

The Neighbourhood Forum has been contacted by the Energy Wise Co Op Organisation who are working with the Government and Birmingham City Council to reduce energy costs for households by making our homes more efficient to keep warm.  All the details … Continue reading →

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Get Digging in Acocks Green!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Did you know that there are plots available at our local allotments?  Allotment gardening offers a great opportunity to get fitter, grow lots of healthy fruit and vegetables and meet other gardeners to share ideas, successes and failures! If you are … Continue reading →

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School Holidays- Free Children’s Activities

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Kids bored already? Free school holiday activites going on in Acocks Green, see below for all the details:

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Supporting the Village’s Independent Businesses – “Backing Birmingham”

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Birmingham City Council have launched a major initiative designed to help promote independent retailers in Acocks Green and across the city. The People Make Places campaign will help to promote local shopping areas, focusing on the independent shops. Central to the … Continue reading →

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Report from Public Meeting – 10th February 2011

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to everyone who attended our public meeting last Thursday.  It was lively and informative.  Two representatives from the Planning Department, Ian MacLeod and Doug Lee, discussed the Core Strategy 2026 – the strategic plans for our city. The council … Continue reading →

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