Please see the dates for the rest of the year for the resident network – all welcome
Category Archives: Safe, clean & green
New fencing is up in Albert Rd Alleyways
I have just popped down to the albert rd alleyway to have a look at the completed clearence and new fencing for a project that I have been working on with local residents and partners such as Midland Heart & Groundwork. It was lovely as it is so sunny today and this part of the …
Consultation on Green Spaces in Handsworth
Earlier this year Groundwork was successful in gaining funding to deliver a project within Handsworth that aims to empower local residents to improve their local area. The focus has been on four key areas; Oaklands Youth Centre – outdoor space New Inns – communal garden area Centenary Drive Albert Rd to Herbert Rd Alleyways Over …
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Rookery Rd Street Operation #RRAD in #Handsworth today with #WMPolice
Today is the first time West Midlands Police, Handsworth Wood Neighbourhood Police Team in partnership with local agencies and residents have carried out an operation on Rookery Rd. Over the last few months agancies have received a high numbers of complaints from local residents on a range of issues e.g. speeding, litter. The operation started …
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Hands on Handsworth Resident Network Next mtg 14th Feb
Last Monday residents from across Handsworth came along to a regular monthly meeting held by the network. Back in November the group who have met for the last 12 months decided that when the neighbourhood management programme ends on the 31st March in Handsworth they are keen to continue to still meet. I am delighted that they …
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Albert Rd Alleyways
Great news work has started today to clean up and put up new fencing in the Albert Rd to Herbert alleyways. This will will take about two weeks. Notice to residents Re: Albert Rd Alleyways clean up We have just found out that the Albert Rd project has been selected as one of five Local …
Resident Network Meetings for 2011
Throughout last year many residents have got together each month to form a local resident network looking at local issues within the neighbourhood. The group has agreed to continue next year and will in 2011 focus on environmental issues. The resident network is chaired by Selwyn Clarke and open to all Handsworth residents. If you’re …
Albert Rd alleyways getting a much needed clean up
It has taken months of planning but finally we have now got in place a clean up of the Albert Rd to Herbert Rd Alleyway. In January work will start to clear all the rubbish on the gardens that run either side as well as the small section that runs behind 3 houses on Herbert …
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Paint the Park in #Handsworth Park
Local resident Andrew Burchell has recently written a review on a great project in Handsworth park on the Soho Times website called Paint the Park. I really like the idea of this project and hope we can see more exmaples of this type of arts projects in green spaces. They provide a new and interesting way …
Garden Waste Collection Stopping
Did you know that the garden waste collection service in Birmingham is stopping during the winter? Green Waste collections have stopped between 26th November to 7th February. For more information visit the Birmingham City Council recyling pages. Many people may still have to clear the autumn waste or continue to have active gardens through the …