Coronavirus Weekly Updates From The City Council 22 and 29 May 20

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Free Travel Before 9:30am To End On Monday 1 June

Changes to Free Travel advised by West Midlands Network….

Workplace Travel Plans; what are they? And why now?

BCC has issued this paper on Workplace Travel Plans.

These are a  “Package of measures aimed at supporting safe, sustainable travel for commuting and work-related journeys”.

Centenary Square Returns From Lockdown – Well Almost

Since 23 March my daily exercise local walk has taken me into Centenary Square where personal distancing was ensured through an almost total lack of people.  Now, thank goodness,  things are changing.

Metro Alliance – Westside Weekly Issue 93

The latest issue of Westside Weekly newsletter, issued by the Midland Metro Alliance, is now available to view below.

Brum Breathes Update for May 2020

Update for May 2020.

Coronavirus Weekly Update From The City Council 15 May 20

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Coronavirus Update from Your Local Police 15/05/20

Coronavirus Update from West Midands Police on 15/05/20.

Coronavirus Weekly Update From The City Council 08 May 20

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Wildlife Continues In Spite Of The Coronavirus

The wildlife world seems to continue in spite of coronavirus.

 

 

Metro Extension – Changes Around Broad Street Imminent!

From 11 May some changes will take place in the streets leading to and from Broad Street.

Building Cladding Issues – Two Petitions Raised

Many residents of Birmingham City Centre live in flats following more than two decades of encouraging revitalisation and occupation of the area. Many of the flat developments replaced derelict historical industrial buildings and brought new life to the city.
But questions about fire security  have arisen following the disaster at the Grenfell residential tower in London.

Metro Alliance – Westside Weekly Issue 92

The latest issue of Westside Weekly newsletter, issued by the Midland Metro Alliance, is now available to view below.

Coronavirus Weekly Update From The City Council 01 May 20

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Metro Alliance – Westside Weekly Issue 91

The latest issue of Westside Weekly newsletter, issued by the Midland Metro Alliance, is now available to view below.

HS2 Curzon Street Station Gets Planning Permission

The planning application was approved by the Council’s Planning Committee on 23 April.

Coronavirus Weekly Update From The City Council 24 April 20

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Ladywood Ward Councillors’ News 3

Submitted by our Councillors Albert Bore and Kath Hartley.
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Coronavirus Weekly Update From The Cty Council 17 April 20

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Coronavirus – Council Advice and Help

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Birmingham City Council has compiled a document aimed  at helping people deal with the Coronavirus and the problems it causes for people with individual needs.

Metro Alliance – News of Broad Street Works & Westside Weekly Issue 90

Advice of New Broad Street Works running from today and the latest issue of Westside Weekly newsletter released by the Midland Metro Alliance.

HS2 Works – Lane & Footpath Closures Moor Street Queensway

This will include temporary lane and footway closures from the 14th of April for up to five weeks.

Work Play Relax At Home With the Brindley Newsletter

View the newsletter here, focused on making the best of the Lockdown and issued by Brindleyplace.

Broad Street Now Closed Between Sheepcote Street and Granville Street

This website has previously reported on the closure of the Broad Street rat-run scheduled for 23 March and its postponement  because of the restrictions on working imposed by the  23 March Government measures.
The closure has now been implemented,

City Car Parks to Close at End of Day Thursday 9 April

Snow Hill Car Park Entrance

As little use is being made of the City car parks due to the lockdown, the council has decided to close the City and Sutton Coldfield car arks on Thursday evening 9 April. Just Snow Hill will remain open plus street parking.

 

 

Metro Construction Paused – Broad Street Closure Affected

A Midland Metro Alliance spokesperson has issued the statement below about the temporary pause of construction across all sites. This affects the previously announced closure of Broad Street on 23 March.

Velo Birmingham 2020 Cancelled – Petition Lauched to Demand Refund of Registration Fees

A petition has been launched for cyclists to have their entrance fee to the cancelled Velo cycling event refunded.

View here the story reported by  BirminghamLive in association with InYourArea .

Coronavirus Delays Start of Clean Air Zone

Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone and the impact of COVID-19

Be Heard Update 23/03/2020

Be Heard is the Birmingham Council’s Consultations database or hub’.
It contains  their proposals for improvements to the City and enables the public to give their views on these.
Feedback on changes made following the consultations is given later in the hub.

Just Anounced! Broad Street Closure Blocks Granvile and Sheepcote Street’s Rat Run

The Midland Metro Alliance has issued the notice below of the intended closure of Broad Street for Metro works between Sheepcote Street and Berkley Street from Monday 23 March.
This news was circulated to interested parties on Saturday 21 March. No re-opening date has been stated.

Public Transport – Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

West Midlands Network has issued an overview of changes to public transport services – some  starting on Monday 23 March and others on Wednesday 25 March.

Broad Street Closure Blocks Granvile and Sheepcote Street’s Rat Run

The Midland Metro Alliance has issued the notice below of the intended closure of Broad Street for Metro works between Sheepcote Street and Berkley Street from Monday 23 March.
This news was circulated to interested parties on Saturday 21 March. No re-opening date has been stated.

Spring is Springing in Brum in Spite of Coronavirus

In spite of the gloomy coronavirus news and its social implications, there is still very much beauty in our world to view and rejoice in, without needing contact with our fellow citizens.

Be Heard Update 16/03/2020

Be Heard is the Birmingham Council’s Consultations database or hub’.
It contains  their proposals for improvements to the City and enables the public to give their views on these.
Feedback on changes made following the consultations is given later in the hub.

Next Drop-in Session is on 17 March

On this date at 6pm members of the Committee of the City Centre Neighbourhood Forum (BCCNF) will be holding a Drop-in session in Café Nero in Brindleyplace.

If you have anything you’d like to discuss about city life, why not join the discussion? You can get some help and answers.

 

Birmingham Connected bulletin – 11 March 2020

Update on Birmingham Transport Plan, Digbeth High Street, Clean Air Zone exemptions and Bike Life West Midlands

Metro Alliance – Westside Weekly Issue 86

The latest issue of Westside Weekly newsletter, issued by the Midland Metro Alliance, is now available to view below.

Metro Alliance – Westside Weekly Issues 84 & 85

The latest issues of Westside Weekly newsletter are now available from the Midland Metro Alliance.

Be Heard Update 24/02/2020

Be Heard is the Birmingham Council’s Consultations database or hub’.
It contains  their proposals for improvements to the City and enables the public to give their views on these.
Feedback on changes made following the consultations is given later in the hub.

Birmingham Connected Update – Transport & Travel News 13-02-2020

Transport and travel news and advice, plus events in the city.