I did not think planning could get much worse.This Tory plan sounds like free reign for developers and restrictions on what local communities can ask for and Planning Officers can recommend to Councils.If any of you voted Conservative, is this really what you wanted?Developers in Sandwell sat on land with approval for development for decades.And […]

Former local Councillors and Sandwell Mayor, and local campaigners, call on West Midland Mayor and local MP to urge property developer to withdraw their outrageous submission for a development on protected land off Wilderness Lane Dear Mr Street and Ms Richards, We welcome your recent call for Sandwell Council to prioritize use of brownfield sites […]

A couple of the team observed Walsall’s Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which included a report on the Sprint service along the A34. Transport for West Midlands are saying it will be 100% zero-emissions vehicles when it is introduced. They are also expecting to introduce a mixed fleet of double-deck and single-deck articulated […]

Sign the petition against these disastrous housing proposals. That piece of green space is important for Great Barr, Charlemont, and Newton. And a contribution to the modest amount of green space in the borough.

Transport for West Midlands have delayed their planned changes to the 424 service until February 14th, on the grounds that there should be less traffic through Perry Barr during lockdown. They have made an additional change, and the route will not longer go as far as Star City. They plan to have notices at bus […]

Our part of Great Barr is not the only area to have seen missed bin collections. The Council has been a bit slow to acknowledge the delay, but has eventually done so. We were not surprised at the delays, given that it was snowing on bin day in our area, but it seems staff shortages […]

Transport for West Midlands is proposing some changes to the 424 bus service, still affectionately known as the “Sadie bus”. The main change for Great Barr is that will be split into two routes to eliminate the existing routes tendency to double back on itself. A result of this is that the route that serves […]

Recently found this lovely picture of Martyn with Ian Garrett.

The local Police team had to cancel the planned Speed Watch session in Hamstead, as they were busy enforcing the new lockdown rules. This had been announced on our Facebook page. I contacted the campaigners by phone to let them know, and the police have promised to arrange a new session.

Nice to be back home and involved with more members and supporters, Sadie.