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...More
'Transforming the city centre' is one of the big moves outlined in the draft Birmingham Transport Plan (January 2020). To achieve this, fundamental changes to how the city centre is accessed were proposed as part of a city centre ‘traffic segments initiative’.
This would see the city...More
Birmingham City Council has set a priority of working with residents and
businesses to improve the cleanliness of the City, and uses approaches including enforcing the law to deter and tackle environmental offences like fly-tipping. Taking enforcement action is intended to address offender...More
The Birmingham Children Partnership and the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership have commissioned an audit of Primary School Children Exclusions. The audit has been designed to try and identify areas of good practice and any areas of concern.
A random sample of 10 primary...More
Pollution in the air, mainly caused by vehicles on the roads, is having a harmful effect on the health of people living, working and studying in the city.
Birmingham is taking action by introducing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ), on 1 June 2021, which will include all roads within the A4540...More
Pollution in the air, mainly caused by vehicles on the roads, is having a harmful effect on the health of people living, working and studying in the city.
Birmingham is taking action by introducing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ), on 1 June 2021, which will include all roads within the A4540...More
Birmingham City Council has undertaken a review of the Jewellery Quarter Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) where recommendations were made to make changes to the parking provision within the Zone. This review supports and works alongside the council objectives to achieve a safer environment and...More
What is Sprint?
Sprint is a new bus-based transport system that will provide a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly service for people travelling in the West Midlands.
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As we work towards a green/low-carbon travel recovery from Covid, we need to make sure that public transport is constantly improving to make journeys quicker, easier and more reliable.
Buses have a huge part to play in helping achieve these visions. Transport for West...More
The Metro Centenary Square Extension is the section of the tramway system that runs between Stephenson Street (adjacent to New Street station) and Centenary Square (the Library tram stop) in Birmingham. It forms part of the overall tramway that operates between Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
...More
Triple Zero City Strategy: this plan says how we think we should tackle drug & alcohol addiction across Birmingham. We want to aim for:
Zero deaths due to drug or alcohol addiction
Zero overdoses due to drug or alcohol addiction
Zero...More
This survey is being conducted in order to gather information relating to Sexual Health services across Birmingham and Solihull. The survey will inform a Sexual Health Needs Assessment that is being completed across the two areas and will inform work being completed in relation to Fast...More
We hoped that you found the Funeral Workshop on Wednesday 7th July 2021 arranged by Birmingham City Council's Funerals and Protection of Property Team informative and useful. Could you please take a few moments to provide us with your feedback.
Your feedback will be treated confidentially....More
Since September 2020, roads outside six schools in Birmingham have been closed to motor traffic at the start and end of the school day. This is the second phase of a pilot scheme to reduce congestion and improve air quality at the school gates as well as making it easier and safer to walk or...More
Birmingham City Council is working on its new digital strategy, which will shape online services and impact every citizen of Birmingham.
We invite you to participate in a short online survey. We want to hear about how you use the council’s online services, and how...More
As part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution ‘Blue Route’ cycleway along the A38 (city centre – Selly Oak), the Council was asked to further engage with local residents and stakeholders to consider how this change in traffic flow could be mitigated. A Working Group was formed in 2018,...More
As part of the Emergency Birmingham Transport Plan and through available funding from the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund (EATF), we have made a number of changes to enable people to travel safely and sustainably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We want to build on recent...More
In June 2019, the WMCA Better Streets Community Fund was launched. This £2m fund forms part of the £23m Walking and Cycling Programme (Transforming Cities Fund) being administered by Transport for the West Midlands (TfWM) and aims:
To increase community involvement in the...More
Pollution in the air, mainly caused by vehicles on the roads, is having a harmful effect on the health of people living, working and studying in the city.
Birmingham is taking action by introducing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ), on 1 June 2021, which will include all roads within the A4540...More
Pollution in the air, mainly caused by vehicles on the roads, is having a harmful effect on the health of people living, working and studying in the city.
Birmingham is taking action by introducing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ), on 1 June 2021, which will include all roads within the A4540...More
The People for Public Services is a citizen forum designed to support the development and delivery of adult social care services. At the meeting on 20 th April, we asked: “As a citizen of Birmingham, which Adult Social Care Services would you like to be discussed at a future meeting?” ...More
In July 2019 a one-way restriction (except for cyclists) was implemented on Ladypool Road between the Alder Road junction and Taunton Road / Brighton Road junction in a northerly direction (into city) as an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). In addition, the ETRO also implemented a...More
This survey is designed to improve the conditions under which our employees work and results are discussed within management to ensure your views and feedback is heard and helps shape the way we work.
Please be open and honest in your responses, as they will assist us to make meaningful...More
As part of the Emergency Birmingham Transport Plan and through available funding from the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund (EATF), we have made a number of changes to enable people to travel safely and sustainably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We want to build on recent...More
As part of the preparation for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games , Birmingham City Council is proposing a package of public realm improvements. The works will be undertaken to enhance the walking experience and improve pedestrian safety along some of the Games’ designated walking...More