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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 1d

Make sure you apply before the deadline tomorrow:
www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-jo...

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Councillor David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 6d

I've been out posting a letter through every door on Avenue Road to help residents there to report illegal and dangerous parking. This is a major issue by Kings Heath Park. But if you are having issues on your road, please report it to the council through this QR code.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 5d

If you’re around over half term, there’s a kids’ cycling event at The Ackers on the 29th, run by the brilliant Beacon Cycle Club 🚴‍♀️

It’s all about having fun – no racing experience or club membership needed, just a chance for kids to ride and enjoy themselves

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/half-term-...

Half term off-road challenge

An afternoon of bike fun at Ackers Adventure.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday we said goodbye to @kerryjenkins.bsky.social - a fierce heart for clean air, safe streets, youth services & social justice. Grateful for her support & backing my campaigns. She inspired us to keep fighting for a fair united Brum. Thinking of her loved ones as we carry her spirit forward ❤️

The front of a Memorial Order of Service with photo of Kerry Jenkins; Russian Doll and hare illustrations and words ‘in loving memory of Kerry Jenkins 25/12/1962 - 31/07/2025

A group of 5 people standing on a pavement, including me and Kerry, with a West Midlands Cycle Hire branded hire bike in the foreground.
(Kerry advocated successfully to bring the cycle/scooter hire scheme to Moseley)

A group of 7 people including Kerry and me (wearing a Mums for Lungs t shirt) are standing in a row outside a park holding a 20mph sign and leaflets.

(This was in May 2023 outside Highbury Park/Queensbridge School at the start of the Better Streets for Birmingham’s campaign for safe streets. Cllr Izzy Knowles and Mat MacDonald (now WMCA) Road Safety Commissioner are also pictured.)

6 people are gathered together at a junction (Moseley Village) with red clip boards and flyers.
(Canvassing + food bank collection initiative by Kerry)

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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 3d

"“Too many people are locked out of opportunity because the transport system simply doesn’t work for them."

"Many families can't afford a car or would spend a huge proportion of their weekly budget running one."

#TransportJustice

@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org

www.ippr.org/media-office...

Revealed: Car ownership eats up a quarter of poorest households’ incomes | IPPR

Poorest households spend a quarter (25 per cent) of their income on their carTransport costs take up twice the share of income for the least well-offIPPR r

www.ippr.org

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 4d

This isn’t to say that the story is being misreported, it’s to say that the consultation report is inaccurate.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 4d

This ‘68% against’ figure is misleading as our response which supports the scheme while asking for (admittedly a lot of) changes, is included in that number. @alexanderjbrock.bsky.social

Huge change coming to major Birmingham route but not everyone is happy

Birmingham City Council is pushing ahead with plans to build a cycle route along a section of the A45 Coventry Road despite more than two-thirds of people saying they "really disliked" the proposals i...

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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Martin Price @mrmjprice.bsky.social · 6d

It’s a pleasure to have @lucycaldicott.bsky.social in @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org’s committee.

Lucy steered our 1 year of the road safety emergency event and is currently preparing to launch our new manifesto asks into the world next month.

Lucy had an hour-long interview on Brum Radio y/day.

Birmingham Midweek with Roifield - Brum Radio

Mondays from 6pm. #BrumHour’s Dave Massey chats to Birmingham-based people about how they use social media to promote the work they do. Join in #BrumHour, Birmingham’s biggest social media networking ...

brumradio.com

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 5d

If you’re around over half term, there’s a kids’ cycling event at The Ackers on the 29th, run by the brilliant Beacon Cycle Club 🚴‍♀️

It’s all about having fun – no racing experience or club membership needed, just a chance for kids to ride and enjoy themselves

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/half-term-...

Half term off-road challenge

An afternoon of bike fun at Ackers Adventure.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 9d

#FreeRangeKids #PlayStreets

@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

Dublin City Council BETA @dccbeta.bsky.social · 13d

"Children are basically living very captive and kind of contained lives, and that's just not healthy." @timrgill.bsky.social on this @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast.

podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id14...

More info on Tim rethinkingchildhood.com/about/

#PlayStreetsBETA

About Tim

Tim Gill is an independent scholar, writer and consultant on childhood, and a global advocate for children’s play and mobility. He is the author of Urban Playground: How child-friendly urban …

rethinkingchildhood.com

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Gareth Hooper @garethhooper.bsky.social · 9d

@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social great dashboard from @healthfoundation.bsky.social local authority dashboard. Birmingham doesn't come out well but we have to start somewhere. Active travel under Transport tab www.health.org.uk/evidence-hub...

www.health.org.uk

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Laurence Braithwaite @laurencepb.bsky.social · 8d

Attending the 6-8 @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org meeting tonight after a bit of a break reminded me, if I needed reminding, that you need to surround yourself with people who believe the world can be a better place, &, most importantly, are prepared to do something to make the 🌍🌎🌏 a better place

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 8d

Over 24,000 children in Birmingham are living with #Asthma. The Clean Air Zone has reduced #AirPollution by 17%, but the toxic air in #Birmingham is still having a "devastating impact" on communities.

Mum says 'just don't' as she warns parents of three problems on school run

Chelmsley Wood mum opens up on her son's health issues as she urged parents to be aware of 'toxic air' amid struggles walking to school

uk.news.yahoo.com

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 11d

Brilliant effort from the Circle the City riders last night. 🌧💨 It was chucking it down and blowing a gale, but that didn’t stop them pedalling on. 💪
#CircleTheCity #KeepPedalling #TogetherWeRide #RainOrShine

A group of cyclists smiling in the rain during an evening ride through the city. Riders are wearing helmets, bright jackets, and waterproofs, with bikes of all sizes including children’s. Wet streets and umbrellas in the background show the rainy weather.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 12d

The Ladypool Rd is one of Birmingham’s busiest and most vibrant streets. But poor parking, speeding and dangerous driving make it unsafe. Imagine what it could be with safe streets, space for people and thriving local business. Time to act - pedestrianisation must be on the table.
#SafeStreetsNow

Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 12d

Still not sure why I cycle Ladypool Rd - even with scooters & delivery riders it feels unsafe. We’ve seen awareness with the Bahu Trust, the teenage pedestrian thrown into the air & most recently a 22yo killed at Stratford/Ladypool

This road is crying out for pedestrianisation
#SafeStreetsNow

A group of men are standing on a street corner near a brick wall covered with several “20 mph” road signs. Most of the men are wearing traditional clothing, including long tunics and caps, while one man is in a blue padded jacket and using a walking stick. They are having a discussion and holding leaflets. A woman in a black jacket with a backpack and headphones is filming them with a video camera. In the background, there’s a shop called “Cream Curls” and street signs, including a “Give Way” sign at a roundabout.

Two women stand in front of a brick wall decorated with several “20 mph” road signs. They are smiling and holding one large “20” sign between them. A banner behind them reads “St. Barnabas Nursery” with information in English and other languages. In front of them is a folding table with leaflets, clipboards, and a box. This is community awareness/campaign event alongside Bahu Trust, Better Streets for Bham and local police

A man with a white beard, wearing a beige robe and black vest, is being interviewed on the street by a woman with a video camera.

A community street event/protest (with Bahu Trust, local councillors/Better Streets for Birmingham members and a journalist) outside St. Barnabas Nursery, with “20 mph” signs displayed on a brick wall. A man is being interviewed on camera, while other people stand around a table covered with leaflets and campaign materials. Several participants are engaged in conversation.

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 12d

Everyone should be able to make the journeys they want, whatever mobility aids they use. This really important report highlights the unjustifiable abuse & danger mobility scooter users face, & shows why changes to mobility aid rules and regulations are so urgently needed.

youtu.be/NpDMOjcA0ZY?...

BBC Morning Live - Mobility Scooter Stigma Feature

YouTube video by Surewise

youtu.be

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 12d

Still not sure why I cycle Ladypool Rd - even with scooters & delivery riders it feels unsafe. We’ve seen awareness with the Bahu Trust, the teenage pedestrian thrown into the air & most recently a 22yo killed at Stratford/Ladypool

This road is crying out for pedestrianisation
#SafeStreetsNow

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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 12d

A reminder about tomorrow's #CircleTheCity. Leaving from Victoria Square at 6 PM.

All welcome, very much including relatively inexperienced cyclists who want to try out a low key group ride. It'll probably be dark by the time we finish, so bring lights!

Circle the City – Better Streets for Birmingham

First Friday of the month, 6pm start, meet at Victoria Square, city centre Join us on the first Friday of every month for a group ride around Birmingham starting at 6pm. October 3rd 2025, 6pm - Hippod...

betterstreetsforbirmingham.org

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 18d

I'm up at my parents' in Birmingham and you know what this city needs: Chicago's parking enforcement.

Cars just illegally parked *everywhere*, blocking pavements and bus lanes. Need them all to get towed

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 13d

Huge thanks to Moseley Forum for hosting a Road Safety Open Meeting 🙏 Our Chair, Martin Price, joined Mat MacDonald, Sarah Chaundler (City of Cars) & Cllr Izzy Knowles. Great to see prospective candidates + residents debating how to make our streets safer, healthier & more liveable
#SafeStreetsNow

A community meeting on road safety, with a panel of speakers seated at a table in front of an audience. One speaker stands with a microphone while others listen. A banner with bright colours is draped over the table. Photo credit: Radley Russell.

Audience members seated in a dimly lit room watch City of Cars projected onto a large screen at a community meeting. The film shows a man speaking outdoors. Several rows of people are visible, facing the screen. Photo credit: Radley Russell.

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 13d

Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone has cut pollution by 17% 👏 but parts of the city still break legal limits.

Khan’s steadfast push on ULEZ shows real political courage. Time Brum’s leaders showed the same boldness to deliver truly clean air. 🌍🚶🏻‍♀️🧑🏽‍🦽🚲🚌
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 14d

184 years earlier than predicted, London has met the legal limits for toxic NO2 for the first time.

This historic milestone proves that bold action like expanding ULEZ works, protecting children’s health and giving millions cleaner air to breathe.

London Ulez reduced nitrogen dioxide to legal limit, mayor says

The mayor of London says the fall in airborne toxins is due to the Ultra low emission zone expansion.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 13d

Find out the latest on the new Kings Heath, Moseley & Pineapple Rd stations at an update meeting tonight:

📍 New Life Baptist Church, Kings Heath (opp. Asda)
🗓 Wed 1 Oct, 7pm

Hear the plans, ask questions & see what’s next.

#Birmingham #CampHillLine #Rail

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 13d

Last day to complete this 👇

Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · Aug 21

(link in post): surveymonkey.com/r/ReddingsLane

Over the next few weeks, our volunteers will also be delivering leaflets with a handy QR code to the survey. If you’d like help filling it in, just pop along on Friday and we’ll be happy to support you.

Please share this post widely.

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WHAT'S WALKING TO SCHOOL LIKE AROUND REDDINGS LANE?
Near The Olive School, Yardleys School and Al-Furgan Primary School
Living Streets wants to hear from those who know their streets best - you! Give your views in this School Route Audit and tell us where the streets in this area could be improved for walking and wheeling (using mobility aids).
All views are welcome:
local residents, pupils, parents/carers, staff etc Please make your comments in the survey using the QR code or at: surveymonkey.com/r/ReddingsLane
If you have any questions about this project or would like to discuss your thoughts about the issues please contact Sam on 07710 847022 or email
sam.wakeling@livingstreets.org.uk

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A38 Mobility Lane Users 🚲🛴🦼🛹🛼 @a38cycleway.bsky.social · 14d

📝 There are surveyors near Pebble Mill Road - Please stop to help understand where cyclists are travelling from to use the Cycleway. ☺️

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 14d

That’s good to hear - thanks for letting us know