On 26th November, a group of volunteers certified by the British Trust for Ornithology returned to Millennium Wood to carry out mist netting. Mist netting is an important tool for monitoring species diversity, relative abundance and population size and is harmless to birds when carried out by trained professionals. They processed 4 birds in the 5 […]
Police investigating laser attacks on aircraft at Birmingham Airport
An investigation has been launched following a number of incidents where lasers have been shone at aircraft in the West Midlands. Since September, there has been an increase in reported laser attacks on aircraft flying to and from Birmingham airport. Incidents have occurred on flights landing between 6pm and 7am. They are believed to be […]
Marston Green Litter Picking with the Wombles
Marston Green Wombles plan to do a pick on the first Saturday of the month 10:30 start, meeting outside the Picnic Basket. Come along and help make our neighbourhood a cleaner place to enjoy. All are very welcome.
Chelmsley Wood Neighbourhood Policing Team Drop In – 29 November, 5.30pm.
The Chelmsley Wood Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their next drop in session to meet members of the team on Tuesday 29th Nov at the Onward Club, Helmswood Drive from 5.30-7.00pm They will be joining members of the Chelmsley Wood Parish Council along with SMBC, Age Concern & St Andrews Church. All are welcome.
M42 J6 – Night Time Closure of Catherine de Barnes Lane, 23-25 November 2022.
To eliminate excess road journeys by their plant and machinery, Skanska are intending to construct a dedicated haul road which will reduce the movement of trucks between their compounds. The proposed haul road is highlighted in the map below: To ensure this is done safely, Skanska require to close Catherine de Barnes Lane for up to 2 nights from the 23 […]
Tree Planting in Millennium Wood – 6 November
On Sunday 6 November, 1st Marston Green Scouts along with children (and adults) from the village helped to plant over 100 new native trees of different varieties in Millennium Wood. The trees were planted in protective sleeves (which will be recycled once they can be removed) to give them a helping hand to establish. We expect […]
Remembrance Sunday Service 2022 – Thanks to you all
The Parish Council would like to express their appreciation to everyone who attended the Remembrance Day Service at the Garden of Memory in Marston Green. They also want to thank everyone who contributed, including the Uniformed Organisations, the members of both St. Leonards Church and the Baptist Free Church, the schools, the volunteer Road Marshals, […]
Remembrance Day 2022: Service Sheets
Service sheets will be available as usual for this year’s Remembrance Service at the Garden of Memory. If you would prefer to download a copy or to follow the service, please click here. We will also place QR codes around the Garden of Memory so that you can download a service sheet to your phones […]
Remembrance Day 2022
On Sunday, 13 November, the nation will honour the fallen of two World Wars and those how have sacrificed their lives in service of their country. As in previous years, a Memorial Service will take place at St Leonards Church at 10:00am followed by a parade to the Garden of Memory where a short service […]