Tag Archives: Yardley Road

Public Meeting – Tuesday 20th September

Posted on September 15, 2022 by gedhughes
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Tuesday 1st October

Posted on September 29, 2019 by gedhughes

A chance to find out more about what is happening in our area. The new Acocks Green Police Sergeant Craig Woolaway will be present as well as other representatives.

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The Great British Spring Clean

Posted on March 15, 2019 by gedhughes

If  you live near Yardley Road and are fed up of litter in the gutters and on the pavements then here is a chance to be pro-active. Meet outside the Great Western Pub at 10am. Volunteers will be given equipment … Continue reading →

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Great British Spring Clean – Yardley Road**Postponed**

Posted on February 25, 2018 by gedhughes

*****Postponed due to inclement weather***********   So many people in our area are fed up of the litter and want to do something about it. We have the scouts, schools and Friends of the Parks doing organised litter picks over … Continue reading →

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Battle against Litter in Acocks Green

Posted on March 13, 2017 by gedhughes

All around Acocks Green people are working together to improve the area by cleaning it up. Acocks Green Recreation Ground have a monthly litter pick in the park (first Saturday of the month – 10am), Fox Hollies Park also hold … Continue reading →

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The Acocks Green Heritage Trail

Posted on July 21, 2016 by gedhughes

Who has noticed our new Heritage Trail, which has been installed recently? The eight information boards placed in strategic positions around Acocks Green inform locals and visitors alike about the history and development of our district. There is also a … Continue reading →

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Road Closures Warning -w/e 13th May

Posted on May 6, 2016 by gedhughes

It has come to our attention that there are planned road works happening in the area soon. They are at night, but will cause some disruption to evening travellers and the no.11 bus route. Details below:

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Open Day at the Historic Eastbourne House – this Saturday 4th October

Posted on October 1, 2014 by gedhughes

Many local people will be interested in the developments at Eastbourne House, Yardley Road. There was much relief that this beautiful Victorian building with many of its original features intact, has been conserved and it now houses a new music school. The … Continue reading →

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Standing Up to Litter

Posted on March 4, 2014 by gedhughes

At the Acocks Green Ward Committee Meeting last week the Environmental Health Officer for our area – Kate Careford suggested a litter pick on the Yardley Road, following the on-going concerns about the untidiness of the area.  It was arranged … Continue reading →

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A Conservation Area for Acocks Green? ***Last Public Consultation Event – Tues 11th 6pm-8pm***

Posted on February 23, 2014 by gedhughes

At the Neighbourhood Forum’s last Public Meeting, we had an interesting presentation by Architect Joe Holyoak about a proposed Conservation Area for Acocks Green. A Conservation Area is an area of architectural interest, the character and appearance of which it … Continue reading →

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