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Our message to the new cabinet team for transport
An email that sets out the importance of the road safety emergency, delivery of the Birmingham Transport Plan and our priorities for transport in the city.
Better Streets for Birmingham
General
BSfB – 2026 Annual Supporters Meeting Summary
Co-chairs Paul Manzotti and Florence Cadge have revealed Better Streets for Birmingham’s aims for 2026-27 at the group's annual supporters meeting, held on 19th May 2026. Aim 1: Provide resources for local communities to drive change for their streets We will achieve this with: · Guides
Campaign
Political leaders: Please appoint a cabinet member for Healthy Streets
This is an open letter sent to council group leaders on 19 May 2026. Demerging the environment and transport portfolios to create a Cabinet Member for Healthy Streets Dear group leaders, We are writing as several of you are working towards an agreement to govern the city following the local
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Ep. 13 - Birmingham 2026: Manifestos reviews
In this special edition, Chair Martin Price and campagin lead Lucy Caldicott review the various party's manifesto pledges on transport ahead of the all out Birmingham City Council elections on May 7th.
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Our statement on the failure to deliver Mayar Square
Concept images for a new pedestrian square in Highgate to remember Mayar Yahia have been released along with a statement on the paused project.
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Ep. 12 - Grassroots activism in Tyseley
Farina Chaudri shares her community's fight for safer streets in Birmingham after tragic events, highlighting grassroots activism, challenges with local authorities, and ongoing campaigns for infrastructure improvements.
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Ep. 11 - Going car free
Ruth Cumming shares her journey of living a car-light life with her family in Birmingham. We explore the financial, environmental, and social benefits of reducing car dependency, along with practical tips for managing daily tasks without a car.
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Ep. 10 - City of Cars - Birmingham's road trauma on film
Host Kevin Carmody interviews documentary maker Sarah Chaundler. She spent 18 months following Better Streets for Birmingham and captured the lives of many people who were impacted by loss on our roads. This at times hearbreaking interview gives an upclose view of the tragedy that is happening in Bi
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Ep. 9 - Bike Buses - Making the school run fun
Host Kevin Carmody talks with Kate from Bike Worcester and Hilary from Bike Birmingham about the most fun way to start the school day: Bike Buses. We explore the concept, the experience and the impact it can have, both on the kids riding and on wider society.
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Ep.8 - Clean air in Birmingham with Kirsten de Vos and Florence Cadge
Kevin Carmody is in conversation with Kisten de Vos of Mums for Lungs and Florence Cadge of Birmingham Healthy Air Coalition.
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Ep. 7 - The Future of Railways in Birmingham with Gareth Dennis
A conversation with Gareth Dennis of the Rail Natter podcast. We talk about capactiy, HS2, Midlands Hub and air quality in New Street.
Consultation
Our response to plans for the Knowledge Quarter
We have submitted this in reply to the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter Accessibility Consultation, which closes on 1 March 2026. We would like to have our response considered to be in favour of this scheme, though we have significant reservations about aspects of the proposed design that we would like to