Council publishes transport delivery update
Find out what's in, out and coming sooner for transport in Birmingham
Our response to the Midlands Rail Hub consultation
We are Better Streets for Birmingham CIC. We exist to: * Promote walking, wheeling and cycling, and road safety in Birmingham and the wider region through community engagement and education * Engage with authorities to make recommendations on new schemes, and the design of schemes, to improve the transport network in Birmingham
Welcome to our new website!
We've now moved our data and website content to our new Ghost platform. When you go to https://www.betterstreetsforbirmingham.org you will now see a way to log in. Use the email address you're reading this on. You do not have a password, you will
August 2026 Newsletter
Welcome to the August edition of the Better Streets for Birmingham newsletter. We hope you have some time to re-energise this month and a chance to experience what lower traffic volumes can do for getting about in our local neighbourhoods. Our July newsletter is on the BSFB website and
Statement: We back Midlands Rail Hub
We would also stress that we think the plans can be better shaped to avoid loss of buildings, so encourage businesses and organisations to engage with the consultation on the basis that plans can still be shaped towards a better mutual outcome.
July 2026 Newsletter
Welcome to the July edition of the Better Streets for Birmingham newsletter. It has been a while since our last one so we would like to update you on all that has happened. So, apologies for its length, we should be back to a smaller newsletter next month. 3 things
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.