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Issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes.
We asked
To seek the determination of a statutory proposal by Birmingham City Council
(LA) of Amalgamate Beeches Infant and Beeches Junior School (the School) to:
- Discontinue Beeches Infant School;
- Enlarge Beeches Junior School
- Alter the age range of Beeches Junior School to 4 – 11 year olds
- Implementation 1st September 2026
You said
A total of 11 responses were received - 11 in favour
The responses were from - 2 from Parent / Carer of pupils at the School, 3 from Governors at the School, 5 from Staff Members at the School and 1 from other.
We did
We analysised the consultation results and provided the decision maker with a copy of the summary and all comments received for their consideration (Personal or identifying information is removed from responses before sharing with the decision maker).
The decision maker approved the proposal for implementation. Please see decision letter attached to this webpage. A full copy of the decision report can be found via a link at the bottom of this webpage.
On 3rd December 2025 the Council determined to implement the proposal as approved. The proposal will be implemented September 2026. A link to the decision report can be found at the bottom of this webpage (this includes a summary of the consultation results).
We asked
An online survey was carried out with citizens for the following purposes:
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To understand citizens’ awareness of the council and how it operates.
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To gather views and perspectives on becoming a councillor, providing insight to support the development of the Be a Councillor briefing sessions delivered to citizens in 2025.
The survey ran from 09.05.25 to 15.07.25 and received 125 responses.
You said
Most respondents felt they had a reasonable understanding of what the local council does and the services it provides, although their familiarity with how it operates varied. Council websites and email newsletters were the main sources of information, alongside local newspapers, councillors, MPs, and social media.
Many participants valued the ability to influence local decisions but had mixed confidence in doing so. They preferred engaging through councillors, MPs, or the council itself, and said greater awareness of local issues and involvement opportunities would help.
Respondents were generally aware of local councillors’ roles but less familiar with how to become one. Many felt there was insufficient clear, accessible information for prospective councillors. Financial constraints and lack of understanding of the council’s work were the most common barriers.
Interest in standing for election was evenly split, with motivators including a desire to make a difference and community involvement, while barriers included lack of time, knowledge, experience, and trust in the system. Clear information, training, and understanding of council processes were seen as key topics for future briefing sessions.
We did
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Survey feedback (e.g. lack of awareness of process, challenges and opportunities) will be used to refine service design and future participation and engagement activity, plan new‑year promotion of the Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together community, and enhance ongoing engagement with council service sign‑ups.
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The Local Government Association (LGA) used the feedback to inform the design and delivery of the Be a Councillor campaign briefing sessions held in 2025.
