We Asked, You Said, We Did

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

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 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).

An online survey was carried out with citizens for the following purposes: 

• To understand citizens’ awareness of the council and how it operates. 

• 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. 

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.

• 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. 

• 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. 

Birmingham City Council asked for your comments on the proposal to Establish Special Educational Needs (SEN) Provision in a mainstream school by providing a SEN Resource Base at Bellfield Junior School for up to 12 pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

A total of 46 responses were received, 1 in favour and 2 did not answer. The responses were from 1 local resident and 2 other.

We analysed 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 29 August 2025 Birmingham City Council determined to implement the proposal as approved. The proposal will be implemented 1^st Janusary 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 for your feedback on the initial designs for a new cycle route along the A45 Coventry Road connecting the existing cycle route between the city centre and Oldknow Road to Swan Island.

The designs included:

• 2.7km of cycle route between Oldknow Road and Swan Island
• New pedestrian and cycle crossings
• Upgrades to existing pedestrian crossings
• New cycle parking
• Public realm improvements including: upgraded footways and bus stops, more places to sit and rest, landscaping and improved wayfinding

We received 253 responses to the consultation. While views were mixed, 66 respondents expressed support for the initial designs, and 15 were neutral. The remaining 172 respondents expressed concerns, which we have sought to address.

Key concerns raised were:

• Possible congestion and delays
• Loss of on-street parking
• Safety concerns including: collisions, speeding and cyclist safety
• Public spending
• Demand for cycle lanes
• Transparency and engagement

We have amended the designs to respond to your feedback, as follows:

• Congestion and delays:

Vehicle lane widths will be reduced to support a 30mph speed limit, but overall vehicle capacity will not be changed.

• Loss of on-street parking:

Approximately 12 spaces will be lost. We're currently exploring viable options to relocate some of this parking.

• Safety concerns including collisions, speeding and cyclist safety:

We will be providing new controlled pedestrian and cycle crossings, upgrading existing pedestrian crossings, introducing segregated cycle lanes, reducing speed limits and installing red-light cameras. We expect these measures will improve pedestrian, cycle and vehicle safety.

• Public spending:

The scheme is funded through the central government’s City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement Scheme (CRSTS). Whilst the funding is mainly for the cycle route, the project also offers the opportunity to deliver wider enhancements to the public realm including: improved footways, bus stops, crossings, and connections to local parks. 

The CRSTS funding can only be accessed if the project includes provision for the cycle route.

• Demand for cycle lanes:

We are exploring complimentary soft measures in your area to develop cycling skills and improve cycling confidence. Current ideas include dedicated cycle training groups and potential schemes to provide access to cycle equipment.

These measures, alongside the improved cycle infrastructure and safety improvements are expected to encourage a shift to walking, wheeling and cycling.

• Concerns about transparency and engagement:

We consulted in May 2025 with the initial plans to obtain your feedback. The feedback was shared with the design team and has influenced the detailed design plans. The consultation results have been shared with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport.

Further engagement will take place in January 2026 during the next stage of the scheme (preparation of the Full Business Case).

Your opinion on the introduction of a new PSPO to control excessive noise levels in part of Birmingham City Centre.

Details of the outcome of the public consultation exercise was reported to Cabinet on the 22nd July 2025.  A copy of the report can be found on the City Council's website at Decision Details: Proposed City Centre Noise Public Space Protection Order – Outcome of Public Consultation and consideration around declaring an Order.

Following approval by Birmingham City Council's Cabinet on the 22nd July 2025, the new Noise PSPO was introduced on 15th August 2025.  A copy of the new noise PSPO can be found on the City Council's website at www.birmingham.gov.uk/pspo.

Your opinion on the introduction of a PSPO to regulate certain activities in the city centre.

There was significant support for the control of illegal street traders, pedlars, charity and commercial collectors and obstruction.          

Follwing approval by BCC cabinet, the PSPO was introduced in August 2025, details can be found on the BCC website.

Birmingham City Council asked for your comments on the proposal to alter the lower age limit from 2 years to become 9 months. With effect from 1^st September 2025.

A total of 46 responses were received, 45 in favour and 1 not indicated. The responses were from 22 parents, 14 governors and 10 staff at the school.

We analysed 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 29 August 2025 Birmingham City Council determined to implement the proposal as approved. The proposal will be implemented 1^st September 2025. A link to the decision report can be found at the bottom of this webpage (this includes a summary of the consultation results).

Birmingham City Council asked for your comments on the proposal to alter the lower age limit from 2 years to become 9 months. With effect from 1^st September 2025.

A total of 56 responses had been received, 49 in favour, 4 opposed and 3 neither/don’t know. 2 of the responses were from Pupils at the School, 31 from Parents/ Carers of pupils at the school, 15 from Governors at the school, 5 from staff at the school, and 1 from other.

We analysed 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 29 August 2025 Birmingham City Council determined to implement the proposal as approved. The proposal will be implemented 1^st September 2025. A link to the decision report can be found at the bottom of this webpage (this includes a summary of the consultation results).

Birmingham City Council asked for your comments on the proposal to alter the upper  age limit from 3-11 years to become 4-11 years. With effect from 1^st September 2025

A total of 5 responses were received, one in favour and four against. The responses were from parents/ carers of pupils of the school (four) and one from a school governor.

We analysed 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 29 August 2025 Birmingham City Council determined to implement the proposal as approved. The proposal will be implemented 1^st September 2025. A link to the decision report can be found at the bottom of this webpage (this includes a summary of the consultation results).

Birmingham City Council asked for your comments on the proposal to alter the lower age limit from 2 years to become 9 months. With effect from 1^st September 2025.

A total of 18 responses were received, all in favour. The responses were from 16 governors and 2 staff at the school.

We analysed 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 29 August 2025 Birmingham City Council determined to implement the proposal as approved. The proposal will be implemented 1^st September 2025. A link to the decision report can be found at the bottom of this webpage (this includes a summary of the consultation results).

Birmingham City Council asked for your comments on the proposal to alter the lower age limit from 2 years to become 9 months. With effect from 1^st September 2025.

A total of 46 responses were received, 45 in favour and 1 not indicated. The responses were from 22 parents, 14 governors and 10 staff at the school.

We analysed 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 29 August 2025 Birmingham City Council determined to implement the proposal as approved. The proposal will be implemented 1^st September 2025. A link to the decision report can be found at the bottom of this webpage (this includes a summary of the consultation results).

Birmingham City Council asked for your comments on the proposal to temporary alter the upper  age limit from 3-11 years to become 4-11 years. With effect from 1^st September 2025 for two years.

A total of 2 responses were received, one in favour and one against. The responses were from parents/ carers of pupils of the school.

We analysed 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 29 August 2025 Birmingham City Council determined to implement the proposal as approved. The proposal will be implemented 1^st September 2025. A link to the decision report can be found at the bottom of this webpage (this includes a summary of the consultation results).

As of today (Wednesday 19th February) this consultation has received over 1500 responses. It is clear from these that the West Moseley Traffic Reduction Scheme proposal is not sufficiently supported by the local community.

In response, the Council has taken the decision to end this consultation and will not proceed with the trial. Thank you for your interest in West Moseley.

As of today (Wednesday 19th February) this consultation has received over 1500 responses. It is clear from these that the West Moseley Traffic Reduction Scheme proposal is not sufficiently supported by the local community.

In response, the Council has taken the decision to end this consultation and will not proceed with the trial. Thank you for your interest in West Moseley.

As of today (Wednesday 19th February) this consultation has received over 1500 responses. It is clear from these that the West Moseley Traffic Reduction Scheme proposal is not sufficiently supported by the local community.

In response, the Council has taken the decision to end this consultation and will not proceed with the trial. Thank you for your interest in West Moseley.

Following on from the ‘Big Creative Conversation’ work undertaken with a wide range of communities in 2022-23 we asked a wide range of stakeholders and communities to input into the development of a Birmingham Compact Cultural Strategy.

Through on-line surveys and various in person sessions you told us your concerns, suggestions and ideas.

The Birmingham Cultural Compact used what you said to develop a final draft Birmingham Strategic Framework for Culture with the working title ‘Birmingham Together on Culture’.

On 24 June 2025 a report was presented to Birmingham City Council's Cabinet

The cabinet endorsed the Birmingham Cultural Compacts’ approach to supporting the city’s cultural economy and cultural engagement particularly the proposed Cultural Strategy objectives including where the city council can contribute to the delivery of the strategy.

The six main Pillars (themes) of the strategy are:

1. The Creative City – strengthening investment in Birmingham’s cultural economy by unlocking new funding sources.
2. A Brand for Creativity – understanding the role our culture plays in the image of our city at home and abroad.
3. Made in Birmingham – investing in talent development and workforce training to ensure a robust pipeline for creative professionals.
4. The Placemakers – expand and protect cultural spaces and places across the city by integrating culture into urban planning and regeneration.
5. Culture for the People – prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in cultural programming. Ensure culture delivers against priorities such as sustainability and health and wellbeing.
6. Magnets and Moonshots – showcase Birmingham as a global destination by growing our key areas of existing cultural activity.

Each Pillar has proposed objectives (Actions).

The Cabinet report and decision are available on Birmingham City Council's Committee management Information System (CMIS)  

1. What a reasonable level of charging would be?
2. What a reasonable amount would be for an annual parking permit?
3. For your thoughts on the proposed charging times of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year.

1. 31.7% of respondents suggested parking rates should be less than £1 per hour.
2. Of those respondents that suggested a price for an annual parking permit, 81.6% suggested a price of £52 per annum or lower.
3. Of those respondents that made chargeable hour suggestions, 44.2% agreed with the proposed charging times.

Based on the feedback from the informal consultation, the next stage of formal consultation will seek views on the following amended proposals:

1. Parking rates of £0.75 per hour (for up to 3 hours), £3.50 all day
2. An annual parking permit of £52 per annum
3. Chargeable hours of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year, including a 30 minute “grace” period of free parking. Access to the park will remain free outside of the chargeable hours.

1. What a reasonable level of charging would be?
2. What a reasonable amount would be for an annual parking permit?
3. For your thoughts on the proposed charging times of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year.

1. 27.9% of respondents suggested parking rates should be £1 per hour or less.
2. Of those respondents that suggested a price for an annual parking permit, 84.1% suggested a price of £52 per annum or lower.
3. Of those respondents that made chargeable hour suggestions, 45.1% agreed with the proposed charging times.

Based on the feedback from the informal consultation, the next stage of formal consultation will seek views on the following amended proposals:

1. Parking rates of £1.00 per hour (for up to 4 hours), £5.00 all day
2. An annual parking permit of £52 per annum
3. Chargeable hours of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year, including a 30 minute “grace” period of free parking. Access to the park will remain free outside of the chargeable hours.

1. What a reasonable level of charging would be?
2. What a reasonable amount would be for an annual parking permit?
3. For your thoughts on the proposed charging times of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year.

1. 41.0% of respondents suggested parking rates should be £1 or £2 flat fee (per day).
2. Of those respondents that suggested a price for an annual parking permit, 76.1% suggested a price of £52 per annum or lower.
3. Of those respondents that made chargeable hour suggestions, 33.5% agreed with the proposed charging times. In addition, a grace period of free parking was suggested.

Based on the feedback from the informal consultation, the next stage of formal consultation will seek views on the following updated proposals:

1. Parking rates of £1.00 per hour (for up to 4 hours), £5.00 all day
2. An annual parking permit of £52 per annum
3. Chargeable hours of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year, including a 30 minute “grace” period of free parking. Access to the park will remain free outside of the chargeable hours.

We have been consulting with the local community since 2021, including gathering feedback on the masterplan that we launched in 2024.

As part of this ongoing engagement, we held a formal consultation period and have produced a ‘you said, we did’ report:

To find a copy of what we did, please use the following link to see details in our report: Druids Heath Regeneration Masterplan | Druids Heath regeneration | Birmingham City Council

For your views and experiences of road safety in your locality particularly with regards to enforcement and reporting of incidents. 

212 responses were received to the survey.

Thank you to all those who provided their views. Feedback and results of the survey was included in the Inquiry Report presented for Full Council on 3rd December 2024 where all of the recommendations were agreed for implementation. The tracking of progress made on the implementation will be undertaken by the Sustainability & Transport Overview & Scrutiny Committee and will begin in 6 months time (first report back in Summer 2025). Recommendations will continue to be monitored until concluded. 

We asked for comments on the proposal by the Governing Body of Baskerville School, to remove boarding provision on 1st April 2025.

Three responses were received via the website from parents/carers of pupils registered at the school and all comments were in objection.

The anonymised comments were shared with the Governing Body of the school and they confirmed that they would like the City Council to make a decision.

The anonymised comments were shared with the decision maker, Birmingham City Council's Cabinet Member for Children Young People and Families. On 18th September 2024 the Cabinet Member approved the Governing Body's proposal to remove the boarding provision from Baskerville School from 1st April 2025, for the following key reasons:

The residential space has not been used since September 2023. There are no pupils on roll at the school with boarding as part of their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and there has been no demand for this boarding provision as part of pupils’ EHCP's for many years.

Some pupils on roll at the school previously used the residential space for extra-curricular activities, including staying overnight and afterschool activities. Though the school had made use of the residential space for pupils, which may have attracted parents to the school, there are no pupils at the school with boarding as part of their EHCP. The school and City Council officers recognise the disappointment that pupils and families may experience by the removal of the extra-curricular activities.