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  • School Streets Phase 5 Evaluation

    In April 2025, 3 more schools in Birmingham closed their roads to motor traffic at the start and the end of the school day and became a School Street (SS). This is the fourth phase of the scheme to reduce congestion and improve air quality at the school gates as well as making it easier and safer to walk or cycle to school. The schools involved in Phase 5 are: Cotteridge Primary (Stirchley) The Oval School (Garretts Green) Whitehouse Common Primary (Sutton Trinity) ... More
    Opened 30 June 2025

  • Adult Social Care Care Centres Public Consultation Phase 3

    Following the approval of the 2024/25 budget at Full Council on 5 th March 2024 a review of the Council’s internally operated Care Centres was recommended. The report confirmed that the review would consider future options for how the services can be delivered as efficiently as possible to support citizens to like a quality life. The savings target for this service area is £6.4million. Birmingham City Council currently provides... More
    Opened 30 June 2025

  • Calthorpe Park Landscape Improvements

    We would like to seek your views on proposed recreational improvements at Calthorpe Park. We are aiming to deliver the above improvements in different phases. Phase 1 works will focus on improving the existing play facilities, and phase 2 works will focus on additional sport and recreational improvements which may include cricket nets and an outdoor gym area, subject to consultation results and funding availability. We also would like to... More
    Opened 27 June 2025

  • Autism and ADHD Show (NEC) Questionnaire

    The Public Health Evidence Team at Birmingham City Council are currently conducting research for a Neurodivergence Deep Dive report. This is an in-depth health needs assessment that gathers research on health and wellbeing inequalities. The aim is to establish policy recommendations for Birmingham City Council, the NHS and other partners. We are interested in hearing about the views of citizens on the use of identity-first or person-first language. Your input... More
    Opened 26 June 2025

  • Shaping Birmingham's Future Together Community

    Thanks so much for your interest in getting involved with Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together: Community (SBFTC) We’re building a friendly, informal network of people who care about making Birmingham a better place for everyone. While we don’t have any official powers or budgets, what really makes this group special is the passion, lived experience, and local knowledge of its members. SBFTC is all about working with Brummies—not just for them. We want to... More
    Opened 25 June 2025

  • Castle Vale Community Parks Improvements

    In February 2022 Birmingham City Council published it's 25 year delivery plan for a City of Nature. This plan will change the way Birmingham treats its natural environment and how it thinks about the future of parks and green spaces. It also has a strong focus on how green spaces impact human life and will involve the whole council and its core third sector partners though a City of Nature Alliance; whilst reaching out to the citizens of Birmingham to facilitate significantly more... More
    Opened 23 June 2025

  • A38 Bristol Road Cycle Route Extension - Selly Oak to Longbridge

    We are proposing a new 6km stretch of high-quality cycle route along the A38 Bristol Road, running between Selly Oak and Longbridge. This new link will extend the existing cycle route from Birmingham city centre to Selly Oak, creating a connected corridor all the way to Longbridge. Once complete, the route will offer a safer, more accessible, and more attractive option for people travelling by bike. This scheme is a part of Birmingham’s broader Transport Plan, which seeks to meet... More
    Opened 23 June 2025

  • Smoke Control Order 2025

    The Whole of Birmingham is a Smoke Control Area, designated under the provisions of the Clean Air Act 1983 to improve air quality. As a result of this, residents are only allowed to burn authorised fuels in an open fireplace or an exempt appliance. Burning coal is not permitted in Birmingham. More information about Smoke Control Areas can be found at https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules . Under the Environment Act 2021, additional controls were put in place to ensure the... More
    Opened 19 June 2025

  • Learning Disabilities Housing Needs Assessment - Professionals Questionnaire

    Birmingham City Council Public Health are currently conducting research for a Learning Disabilities Housing Needs Assessment as an appendix to their Learning Disabilities Deep Dive Report published in 2024 ( see here ). This Housing Needs Assessment aims to gather insights into the housing needs and potential solutions for citizens with learning disabilities in Birmingham. Your input as a professional working with citizens with learning disabilities will be very valuable... More
    Opened 18 June 2025

  • Holt Street at Lister Street modal filter - Experimental Traffic Regulation Order

    As part of the Birmingham Transport Plan , the city council aims to reduce traffic in areas to make it safer for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Holt Road experiences high levels of traffic for what is an unclassified road. Speeding and dangerous driving are a common occurrence as motorists cut through or “rat run” to avoid the main Dartmouth island junction. With Aston University and Aston University Engineering Academy expanding their premises,... More
    Opened 12 June 2025

  • UASC Health & Wellbeing: Staff Survey

    Birmingham City Council's, Public Health: Children and Young People Team is inviting staff who work with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) to take part in this short survey. Your feedback will help us understand how we can work together to better support the health and wellbeing of these young people and how we might also be able to support you too in your vital role. All responses will be anonymous. Thank you for taking time to share your views... More
    Opened 11 June 2025

  • Pulse Survey 2025

    Birmingham City Council is in the process of reshaping to improve the way we operate. This survey is a valuable opportunity for colleagues working across the council to share their views, and to help us identify ways to improve the day-to-day experience of our staff. More
    Opened 11 June 2025

  • Organisation Beeches Infants & Juniors Amalgamate two schools

    Proposal to Make Changes to Beeches Infant School & Beeches Junior School : Birmingham City Council is consulting on a draft proposal to make the following change to the school(s), a community school located at Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2PY: Discontinue Beeches Infants School; Enlarge Beeches Juniors School Alter the age range of Beeches Junior School to 4 – 11 year olds (to include nursery age) The... More
    Opened 9 June 2025

  • School Organisation Bellfield RB SOT10206

    Proposal to Make Changes to Bellfield Junior School : Birmingham City Council is consulting on a statutory proposal to make the following change to the school(s), a community school located at Vineyard Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 1PT : Establish a SEN provision by creating a SEN “Resource Base” for up to 12 pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Implementation on 1 st ... More
    Opened 5 June 2025

  • New Edgbaston Conservation Area Consultation

    Information about the proposals: Birmingham City Council has recently undertaken a review of the Edgbaston Conservation Area along with its neighbouring Conservation Areas of Ryland Road and Lee Crescent Conservation Areas. This is in line with the Council’s statutory duty under Section 69 and 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 which requires the extent of these designations and any supporting management plans to be updated, consulted on... More
    Opened 19 May 2025

  • UNIVERSITY AND HOSPITAL PARKING MEASURES: Traffic Regulation Order Area 3C

    Recent expansions at the University of Birmingham and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site mean that more people are now travelling to this area. Together with new homes and an increase in car ownership, there are now significant pressures on parking in local streets. This can have a negative impact on access for deliveries, buses and waste vehicles, and on the safety of all road users. Many properties do not have private off-street parking, and so there are increasing demands on... More
    Opened 15 May 2025

  • UNIVERSITY AND HOSPITAL PARKING MEASURES: Traffic Regulation Order Area 3B

    Recent expansions at the University of Birmingham and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site mean that more people are now travelling to this area. Together with new homes and an increase in car ownership, there are now significant pressures on parking in local streets. This can have a negative impact on access for deliveries, buses and waste vehicles, and on the safety of all road users. Many properties do not have private off-street parking, and so there are increasing... More
    Opened 15 May 2025

  • Shaping Birmingham's Future Together: The Birmingham Promise

    Welcome to the Birmingham Promise sign up page. More
    Opened 12 May 2025

  • Be a Councillor Campaign Survey

    The Be a Councillor Campaign is designed to encourage and support Birmingham residents who are interested in pursuing a role as a councillor. We are conducting a survey to gain insight into the support Birmingham residents may require if they choose to represent their local community as a local ward Councillor.  Your feedback will help us shape future sessions for the Be a Councillor Campaign to ensure the sessions are as useful as possible. Data may be shared in internal and... More
    Opened 9 May 2025

  • A45 Coventry Road Cycle Route

    Birmingham City Council are planning to build 2.7km of continuous cycle provision along the A45 Coventry Road, linking the end of the current cycle route on Oldknow Road and Swan Island. The cycle route will connect with the existing Phase 1 scheme that links the city centre with Oldknow Road, providing a continuous route between the city centre and Swan Island. This project aims to Reduce dependency on private vehicles and increase active... More
    Opened 8 May 2025

  • Disposal of Education Playing Field Land (Section 77): Former Oscott Manor Special School, Old Oscott Hill

    Birmingham City Council wishes to dispose of 3453 square metres of school playing field land at the former Oscott Manor School, Old Oscott Hill, Oscott, B44 9SP. The school relocated to a new site 2.9 miles away at Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6DE with an implementation date of 1st November 2021. In order to dispose of this playing field land it will be necessary for Birmingham City Council to apply for written consent from the Secretary of State. It is only at... More
    Opened 1 May 2025

  • School Streets Phase 5: Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (April 2025)

    In April 2025, 3 more schools in Birmingham closed their roads to motor traffic at the start and the end of the school day and became a School Street. This is the fifth phase of the scheme to reduce congestion and improve air quality at the school gates as well as making it easier and safer to walk or cycle to school. The schools involved in Phase 5 are: Cotteridge Primary (Stirchley) The Oval School (Garretts Green) ... More
    Opened 28 April 2025

  • Proposed City Centre Noise Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

    Birmingham City Council is considering the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the City Centre area in respect of excessive noise levels in the street from street based activities such as busking, street preaching and street entertaining. PSPO's are part of the ASB legislation, which was introduced nationally in October 2014. This order will provide the Police and designated Council Officers with additional... More
    Opened 14 April 2025

  • Snow Hill Accessibility and Improvements Programme - Steelhouse Square

    Birmingham City Council , alongside Central and Colmore Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), p lans to enhance public spaces and connectivity in the city centre to create an attractive, welcoming and safe environment, boost visitor numbers and enhance economic growth. This project is part of the wider Snow Hill Accessibility and Connectivity Improvements Programme , which consists of several projects aiming to; improve public transport interchange and connectivity,... More
    Opened 7 April 2025

  • Cannon Hill Park Improvements - Southern Play Area

    We would like to seek your views on proposed improvements at Cannon Hill Park – Southern Play Area. We are currently upgrading the existing play area and feel that there is a lot of exciting potential for improvement and enhancement in other areas of the park too. We are proposing a potential new path for improved accessibility, surfacing improvements, new picnic areas, potential new willow structure and a new play area with new and exciting pieces of play equipment. Our... More
    Opened 2 April 2025

  • Residential Care Centres Consultation March 2025 - Phase 2

    Following the approval of the 2024/25 budget at Full Council on the 5 th of March 2024, a review of the Council’s internally operated Care Centres was recommended. The report confirmed that the review would consider future options for how the services can be delivered as efficiently as possible to support citizens to like a quality life. Birmingham City Council currently provides residential care for older people at three Care Centres across... More
    Opened 31 March 2025

  • Creating a Mentally Healthy City Consultation Survey

    We invite you to participate in our consultation. More
    Opened 24 March 2025

  • Help Us Understand Local Advertising In Your Community

    The Public Health team is seeking your views on the types of advertisements (e.g. billboards, bus shelters etc.) you see in your neighbourhood, including those for fast food, crisps, sugary and alcoholic drinks, and gambling. The adverts we see around us every day can shape the choices we make — especially for young people and families. By taking part in this short survey, you will help us better understand the local picture and inform future action to create healthier public spaces.... More
    Opened 21 March 2025

  • School Organisation Newtown Nursery School SOT1010214

    Proposal to Make Changes to Newtown Nursery School: Birmingham City Council is consulting on a proposal to make the following change to the school, a community school located at Hockley Close, Birmingham, B19 2NS : Alter the lower age limit from 2 years to become 9 months Effective from 1st September 2025 The details and reasons for this change are explained in the complete proposal document attached at the bottom of this consultation... More
    Opened 19 March 2025

  • School Organisation Highfield Nursery School SOT1010215

    Proposal to Make Changes to Highfield Nursery School : Birmingham City Council is consulting on a proposal to make the following change to the school, a community school located at Highfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3QU : Alter the lower age limit from 2 years to become 9 months Effective from 1 st September 2025 The details and reasons for this change are explained in the complete proposal document attached at the bottom of... More
    Opened 19 March 2025
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