Thank you to our volunteers, (one behind the camera), for today's litter-pick along Bromford Road. This included having to pick up several bags of household and food waste dumped near Hodge Hill College.
All bags reported to the Council for collection.

#CLOSUREORDER | Thanks to your help and the work of our partners we've closed a business down that you said was causing issues in your area.

Today we were granted a three-month closure order on the Naseeb 24/7 store on Coventry Road.

More here 👉ow.ly/y4G450RHhQ4

Yesterday, Officers conducted a weapons sweep of Hodge Hill Common and located an axe and a screwdriver, both were seized and taken off the streets!

#Sceptre

Coleshill Road bollards: both in need of repair again, and duly reported.

Thank you to our volunteers for today's litter-pick around the Firs Estate and nearby areas, including the retrieval of a large number of hand sanitiser bottles dumped near Hodge Hill Church.
All bags reported to the Council for collection.

Sat 18th 3-8pm. Wind down, breathe or wake up the senses.
Encounter sounds & music around the Gardens, familiar/ not so familiar from classical to contemporary - everything in between.
Included with admission
#music #gardens #evening #wellbeing #relaxing #Brimingham #solihull

Before and after: shredded litter cleared from Chattock Close, corner of Bromford Road.
In addition our volunteers have moved two bags of fly-tipping that had been abandoned near Hodge Hill Common.
These items have been reported to the Council for collection.

Before and after: Stechford Lane central reservation.

Hodge Hill Common: Yet another fly-tipping incident, close to the former car park.
This has been reported for collection via the Council web site.

Coleshill Road bollard: Another one down - they won't last much longer at this rate.
Reported for repair, again...

A little night music

Contemporary music from @BCMG ’s wind trio Light, Air and Space. A selection of music that compliments the surroundings. Stay after closing to enjoy more soundscapes around the soulful Garden spaces.

Normal entry fees cafe and bar
May 18th 3-8pm

Put this in your diary upcoming event everyone welcome

Want to give something back to nature and get more active?

Eco gym is the answer, a free nature based volunteering session. Carry out seasonal conservation tasks, with a mix of gentle and more strenuous activities

Free
More info
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Annoying to see several black bags fly-tipped on the pavement close to No. 215 Coleshill Road B36 8AE.
For collection, many thanks BCC Customer Service

#OpElevate | A sight seeing Project Guardian Team WMP commandeer this Uber Eats bikes after a foot chase with a known robbery nominal in Hodge Hill Police yesterday.

We'll continue proactive patrols to keep the public safe.

Nice to hear residents say thank you to officers for keeping them safe.

#OpElevate | Criminals will often hide behind illegal tinted windows, and we now have the kit to test these and ensure other road users are safe.

The first driver also had a child in the car with no child seat.

As per the quoted post below, National Highways: West Midlands has indicated this is a local authority matter: Newport Road, B36, Lamppost 6, large sign fallen down embankment.
Could you rectify this, and also deal with the litter nearby? Many thanks BCC Customer Service

Newport Road, B36, East Birmingham.
A large sign may have fallen off, or been blown off, Lamppost 6, Newport Road, Castle Bromwich. Can you investigate and re-attach as appropriate?
Thanks National Highways: West Midlands

Thank you to our volunteers for today's litter-pick along the Newport Road, especially for dealing with all the litter shredded by a grass mower who didn't pick the verges beforehand!
Bags and other items have been reported for collection.

Frustrating to see another heavy bag of fabric and clothing abandoned on the Bromford Road edge of Hodge Hill Common.
This has been left near the grit bin close to No. 106 Hodge Hill Common B36 8AG.
For collection, along with the guttering also dumped here, many thanks BCC Customer Service