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A 16 year old school girl from Handsworth has been announced as a top contender for one of Birmingham’s most prestigious business awards. Catherine Munyarari, a student from Handsworth Grammar School, and member of local youth organisation, Birmingham Leadership Foundation (BLF), has been announced as just one of three finalists for the Aspiring Talent category …
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Big Local is a new Lottery Programme that invests in local communites. Birchfield neighbourhood which falls within the Lozells and East Handsworth Ward is to be funded over a ten year period, with the money to be used by local people and organisations to make lasting change in the area. Before the 10 year funding …
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On Sunday 9th December 2012 at 2030hrs police were called to reports of disorder on Hunters Road Lozells, near to the junction with Wretham Road. Police need YOUR help, so if you saw anything or you know someone who knows something. The only we can STOP these disorders is by reporting them! This is a …
A free training course is available for Neighbourhood Forums and active citizens. The course will cover: Management Committee Skills How to be an effective resident led group Funding opportunities Communication techniques Understanding City Council structures Working with partner agencies Role of elected members How to influence decision making processes The course will be delivered by …
Residents of Handsworth, there has been 5 vehicle offences, mainly vehicles getting broken into due to items left on display, for example electrical items and car cd players. Please ensure you remove all valuables from display and take off faceplates from your cd players. Hotspot areas include – Whateley Road, Montague Road, Mostyn Road and …
One of the BIGGEST problem Handsworth faces, is the rubbish and litter in the community. I think if we all play our part by doing even the smallest things to keep our commnity clean (e.g making use of all the Bins), that will result in a welcoming and pleasent image of our Handsworth. If you have any damaged or unwanted …
I 100% AGREE that: “Sexual assault and domestic violence are significant issues facing women today in the West Midlands. Violence against women and girls is a worldwide pandemic – approximately one out of every three women worldwide will be beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime. Also statistics show that 1 in …
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Book your tickets and don’t miss Mark Steel in Handsworth. The award winning BBC Radio 4 show, Mark Steel’s in Town; will discover Handsworth to find out what makes them and their inhabitants distinctive, unique, and hilarious! The event promises to bring laughter and an insightful view into our local area. Mark will be recording the show at The …
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Just a few weeks back, I attended a youth conference for the Police Crime Commissioner. The event was very inspiring with over 100 young people from all diverse youth groups (United Kingdom Youth Parliament, Young Disabled Champions and Voice Is Power). Also in attendance was a great mix of current and ex police officers; some …
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A major initiative designed to help restore public confidence in the City Centre, local high streets and to help promote independent retailers and businesses, is to be launched in Birmingham this week (October 3rd). Devised by Birmingham City Council, the People Make Places campaign will help to promote local shopping areas in the wake of …
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