Posts – Better Streets for Birmingham

Our message to the new cabinet team for transport

Sat 6 Jun 2026

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

Mon 1 Jun 2026

Co-chairs Paul Manzotti and Florence Cadge have revealed Better Streets for Birmingham’s aims for 2026-27 at the group’s annual supporters…

Political leaders: Please appoint a cabinet member for Healthy Streets

Tue 19 May 2026

Demerging the environment and transport portfolios to create a Cabinet Member for Healthy Streets Dear group leaders, We are writing…

Ep. 13 – Birmingham 2026: Manifestos reviews

Fri 1 May 2026

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

Fri 1 May 2026

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

Mon 27 Apr 2026

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.

Going car free - with host Kevin carmody and guest Ruth Cumming

Ep. 11 – Going car free

Mon 13 Apr 2026

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.

Ep. 10 – City of Cars – Birmingham’s road trauma on film

Mon 30 Mar 2026

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 Birmingham every day, as well as the frustrations in seeing so little change actually happening.

Ep. 9 – Bike Buses – Making the school run fun

Mon 23 Mar 2026

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.