Opinions

Will one more car park really solve the QE’s woes?

December 28th, 2024 by

This is an opinion article originally printed as a letter to the editor in the 27 December 2024 edition of…

What can we do about Russell Road?

September 2nd, 2024 by

The problem Russell Road in Moseley is a dangerous and unpleasant road, despite its 20mph speed limit. It is choked…

Opinion – How University of Birmingham can lead the fight for change

November 11th, 2023 by

These existential times we live in demand that our centres of intellectual excellence lead the fight for change. I hope I’ve provided a series of measures that the University could either put in place or lobby the Council for. Change is possible if the will is there. I call on the University to step up and lead, for the good of us all.

Our Bournville responds to Places for People Consultation

June 30th, 2023 by

Community group Our Bournville responds to the Bournville and Cotteridge Places for People Consultation. If you agree with it and…

Opinion: Alternative designs for Kings Heath & Moseley LTN Phase 2

June 2nd, 2023 by

BS4B member, Paul Manzotti, shares his alternative design for Phase 2 of the Kings Heath & Moseley LTN.  Having detailed…

Opinion: Appraising the design for Kings Heath & Moseley LTN Phase 2

June 2nd, 2023 by

BS4B member, Paul Manzotti, shares his take on the proposed design for Phase 2 of the Kings Heath & Moseley…

Opinion – A new City Centre, for a new era

May 11th, 2023 by

Be Bold, Birmingham! is a series of blogs where Better Streets for Birmingham member Paul Manzotti suggests some big changes he’d…

Opinion – Be Bold, Birmingham!

May 11th, 2023 by

The 2022 Commonwealth Games were fantastic; the atmosphere around the city (and region) was amazing, the sport was enjoyable, the…

Thoughts on the Birmingham Transport Summit

May 3rd, 2023 by

Better Streets for Birmingham member Paul Manzotti gives his thoughts on the Council’s Birmingham Transport Summit, where they talked about…

Opinion: Close the A38 tunnels

April 19th, 2023 by

Making the case to remove the A38 through the city centre, improving so many parts of the city.