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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 03/10/2026

Today Bournville Village Green was pedestrianised for the launch of Bournville Village Farmers Market. Great to see people out enjoying the area. It shows that when space is made for people, people fill it with life and community. You can make a new friend and your local area becomes a nicer place!

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 22/09/2026

Two years ago today, we turned Upper Highgate Street into a Play Street and remembered four year old Mayar Yahia, tragically killed by a driver. Two years on, the street is still no safer. We hope the council delivers the changes proposed in tribute to Mayar. #WorldCarFreeDay #VisionZero

A street closed to traffic with road closure signs in the rain. People carrying umbrellas gather around gazebos set up in the road.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 21/09/2026

We had a lovely day at the Thousand Journeys to Highbury Hall event yesterday, lots of really engaging conversations with people. Thanks to everyone who stopped to talk to us, and to Highbury Hall and The Chamberlain Trust for inviting us.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 19/09/2026

We’ll be at A Thousand Journeys to Highbury tomorrow! 🚂 Our stall will be in the Drawing Room at Highbury Hall, so come and say hi! 👋 The lovely Cath Palgrave will also be up by Highbury Hall showing people how to check their bikes. 🚲 Come along and make a day of it!

Poster reads

‘A thousand journeys to Highbury . As Kings Heath Station welcomes passengers once again, join us for a day of exploration across Highbury Park between Kings Heath Station and Highbury Hall.

Enjoy guided journeys, historic vehicles, live music, family activities and fascinating stories of how visitors reached Highbury over the last 150 years.

Begin at:

Kings Heath Station or Highbury Hall.

20th September 2026 11am -5pm

Book Your Adventure

Find Out More

www.highburyhallandpark.co.uk’

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 02/09/2026

A reminder that this is happening Friday 4 September. Join us in Victoria Square at 5pm to remember those killed or seriously injured on Birmingham’s roads and call for meaningful action to make our streets safer. Then join us for Circle the City at 6pm Please come along and show your support 💚

A crowd of people holding placards such as “No More Deaths”, “Pavements for People” and “Treat the Emergency as an Emergency” stands in Victoria Square, Birmingham, in front of the Council House. Bicycles are visible on either side, with “No More Deaths” signs on the ground.

2 YEARS OF BIRMINGHAM'S ROAD SAFETY EMERGENCY!
Friday 4th September, 5pm - 5.45pm
Victoria Square, Birmingham City Centre
Are you concerned about dangerous driving in Birmingham?
Join us to honour those whose lives have been lost or seriously affected by road violence and to continue our calls for action to make Birmingham's roads safer for everyone.
Birmingham City Council
In July 2024, Birmingham City Council declared a Road Safety Emergency.
Better Streets for Birmingham is marking the second anniversary of the Road Safety Emergency with a gathering in Victoria Square, Friday 4th September at 5pm.

Followed by Circle the City bike ride, 6pm start from
Hippodrome Square
Support the campaign for safer streets:
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/joinus

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 26/08/2026

Any politician serious about protecting the citizens of Birmingham will support 20mph to reduce the number of crashes and their severity. Given someone is killed every fortnight on our city's streets, those opposed should set out how many Brummies they deem it acceptable to die.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 24/08/2026

🎬 On Tuesday 15 Sept, Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning City of Cars will be screened at Birmingham Council House before Full Council. Please ask your councillor to attend: www.birmingham.gov.uk/councillors/... @sarahchaundler.bsky.social

A damaged car, two women speaking, and protesters holding “B Is for Better” signs, featured in the “City of Cars” film poster with festival awards and review quotes displayed.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 19/08/2026

🚲 Want to build your confidence cycling on the road? eco Birmingham is running a FREE Level 2 Adult Cycling Tuition session in Bournville next Tuesday. 📅 25 Aug | 1.30–4.30pm 📍 The Hub on the Green Learn skills to help you cycle more confidently 💚 Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adult-cycl...

eco Birmingham graphic promoting a free Adult Cycling Tuition Level 2 session, focused on cycling on the road. Photo shows four cyclists with bikes on a residential street. The session takes place Tuesday 25 August, 1.30–4.30pm, meeting at The Hub on The Green in Bournville, B30 2AA. Booking available via eco Birmingham’s events page.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 16/08/2026

🚲 Come join our monthly cycle around Birmingham City Centre. Open to all ages and abilities. Every first Friday of the month, 6pm start from (currently) Hippodrome Square on Hurst Street. We look forward to welcoming you! 🙂

Flyer with text:

Birmingham
CIRCLE THE CITY
Group Ride First Friday of every month.
6pm Start.
Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street
All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier!
Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 12/08/2026

🗓️ 🗪 Did you know we have a public meeting called #6to8? It takes place on the first Monday of every month, between 6pm and 8pm at The Warehouse on Allison Street in Digbeth. There's an open agenda. See you there?

A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 07/08/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 06/08/2026

The Midlands Rail Hub is a long-touted project of vital importance to the future of rail travel in the city and wider region. 🧵

A render of how the rail viaduct between Moor Street and Bordesley will be widened to accommodate more tracks for more capacity, along with chords to allow trains to use the Camp Hill line or go to the North and Midlands.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 04/08/2026

We have just passed the 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the ROAD SAFETY EMERGENCY. Over that period all casualties from road collisions HAVE NOT MEANINGFULLY CHANGED staying at around 3,000 per year! We are meeting on Friday the 4th of September to honour those affected and call for meaningful improvements.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 02/08/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 29/07/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 24/07/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 19/07/2026

A positive day at the Moseley Village Railway station event. Great to see cross-party support from Cllrs Izzy Knowles + Tim Huxtable, & WM Mayor Richard Parker listening to residents. Speeding, blocked pavements and unreliable transport were key concerns. Residents have spoken - now we need action.

A group of six people stand behind a table covered with informational materials under a stall. Signs read “Take it Slow”, “Safe Streets Now” and “Better Streets for Birmingham.”

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 19/07/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 17/07/2026

Reminder: this is tomorrow! 🚉 11am–3pm at the Platform for Community in St Mary’s Church gardens, Moseley. Come and say hello!

Two people stand by a "Better Streets Birmingham" stall at an outdoor event.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 15/07/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 06/07/2026

🚉 We’re delighted to be taking part in the FREE Moseley Village Railway Station Family Fun Day! Come and meet our volunteers at the Platform for Community outside St Mary’s Church and chat about making Birmingham’s streets safer, healthier and better for everyone. We hope to see you there!

Event poster for “Moseley Village Railway Station Family Fun Day” featuring a single graphic of a train at a station platform. The poster includes event details (Saturday 18 July, 11am–3pm) and logos/text for Moseley Community Trust, Transport for West Midlands, and West Midlands Railway.

Illustrated event poster for “Celebrate your new stations!” at Moseley Village Railway Station, Saturday 18 July, 11am–3pm. The design includes train and community-themed illustrations and lists free activities at the station and St Mary’s Church, along with logos for Transport for West Midlands and Camp Hill line.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 05/07/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 05/07/2026

Join us tomorrow 6 July, 6–8pm at The Warehouse, Digbeth (B5 5TH) to hear the latest on city centre bus improvement schemes, including Lancaster Circus, Corporation Street, Moor Street Queensway, Park Street and Coventry Road. Everyone is welcome – come along, hear the updates and ask questions.

A promotional graphic for a “City Centre Bus Improvements Update” meeting organised through Better Streets for Birmingham. The poster states the event is on Monday 6 July from 6:00pm–8:00pm at The Warehouse, 54–57 Allison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5TH. It lists updates on Lancaster Street/Lancaster Circus/Price Street, Corporation Street/
James Watt Queensway/Steelhouse Lane, Moor Street Queensway/Priory Queensway, Park Street and Coventry Road, and says everyone is welcome. The design features colourful illustrations of people walking, cycling and using scooters in a neighbourhood setting.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 04/07/2026

We’re at #CoCoMAD in Cotteridge Park until 7pm together with #BikeBirmingham, #BikeBusBirmingham, Birmingham Bike Foundry and @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social. Chat about safer, healthier streets - and enjoy this brilliant community festival! cocomad.org.uk

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 26/06/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 21/06/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 17/06/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 12/06/2026

🚲 Got an unused bike or cycling gear? Bring it to the Kings Heath Primary School Summer Fayre Bike Sale on Saturday 20 June 🚴‍♀️💚 🕛 12pm–3pm 📍 Kings Heath Primary School Sell bikes/accessories, set your own price, and support the school community. #BetterStreetsForBirmingham #KingsHeath #BikeSale

Poster for the Kings Heath Summer Fayre Bike Sale at Kings Heath Primary School. Colourful community flyer featuring several bicycles, bunting, and event details. The event takes place on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 12pm to 3pm at Kings Heath Primary School in partnership with Better Streets for Birmingham. The flyer explains that people can bring unwanted bikes or cycling accessories to sell, set their own asking price, and choose a donation amount for the school. Text highlights buying, selling, and supporting a local cause.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 12/06/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 05/06/2026

With the price of fuel going up by the week, change lanes to avoid the impact. Bus tickets are capped at £20 a week. Walking and cycling short trips is free. Fewer short car trips also means less congestion, more reliable public transport, safer and better roads, cleaner air, and healthier people.

Title: Change lane to escape the global energy crisis.

Car - £108 per week and rising fast. (Source: Average weekly cost of car ownership (IPPR, 2025)).

Bus - £20 per week (Contactless card weekly cap for National Express West Midlands).

Walking and cycling - Free.

Fewer short car trips also leads to less congestion, more reliable public transport, quicker journey times for all.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 31/05/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 17/05/2026

Here is the former labour transport cabinet member responsible for declaring a road safety emergency and reducing main roads to 30mph, now in opposition, immediately calling for his own policy to be reviewed.

15th May 2026
Dear Phil Edwards,
Re: Request for Review of 30mph Speed Limits on Key Routes
I am writing in my capacity as a local councillor and former Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport regarding the recently introduced 30mph speed limits across a number of roads in Birmingham.
These changes were implemented with the clear objectives of improving road safety, reducing collisions, and creating calmer, more liveable streets for our communities. As you will recall, it was always the intention that these speed limits would be reviewed after approximately a year in operation to assess their effectiveness.
While I recognise that many residents and stakeholders have welcomed these measures, I have also received significant feedback from residents, businesses, and road users who have raised concerns about how the limits are operating on certain dual carriageways.
In light of this, I would like to request that the review process begins with two specific routes: the Spine Road (A47 Heartlands Parkway) and Small Heath Highway. I believe it is important that this review is accompanied by a public consultation to ensure we fully capture the views and experiences of those who use these roads regularly.
It is essential that any assessment is evidence led, drawing on collision data, traffic flow analysis, and community feedback. Our shared priority must remain clear: ensuring the safety of all road users while maintaining appropriate journey times and effective road users.
Given the level of public interest and the importance of getting this balance right, I believe the review should be treated as a key priority for the new Cabinet Member responsible.
I would welcome your thoughts on progressing this review and the next steps involved.
Yours sincerely,
Clir Majid Mahmood
Bromford and Hodge Hill ward

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 15/05/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 04/05/2026

We've joined with 15 local and national organisations, setting out 10 practical steps to address the city's road safety emergency and prevent needless deaths on our city's roads. Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 03/05/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 01/05/2026

🚨🗳️ Special podcast! We get under the skin of transport pledges made ahead of next week's all-out local elections in Birmingham. 🎧 Listen on a platform of your choice: betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/ep-13-birmin... What do you make of the manifestos?

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 26/04/2026

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 24/04/2026

🚸 We are calling on all those standing for election in Birmingham to back practical steps for safer streets. Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on vehicle size, weight and emissions. 👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 23/04/2026

I raise you a two-way cycle path not even the width of the handlebars!

A two-way cycle lane that is white line on a pavement. Guardrail narrows the lane. There is a bike to show that the bidirectional cycle lane isn’t even as wide as the handlebars of the bike.

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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 23/04/2026

We’re pleased that the Sustainability and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee today adopted our interim recommendations to improve accessible active travel.

A barrier on a cycle path that is too narrow to allow longer and accessible cycles.

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