Would you like to get involved in making decisions about your community and make acontribution to the area in which you live or work? If so, Bickenhill & Marston Green ParishCouncil is looking to fill by co-option two vacancies – one in the Merstone Ward and theother in the Blackfirs Ward. The Parish Council meet […]

The Memorial Christmas Tree is now in place in the Garden of Memory. It is provided for the residents of the Parish to decorate in memory of their loved ones. In the interest of Health & Safety, the following items must not be used to decorate the Memorial Christmas Tree (any such items will be […]

Paddington was placed at the Garden of Memory amongst the flowers that were laid in memory of our late Queen Elizabeth II but he would now like to return home.  If you are Paddington’s owners, then please contact the Parish Council on 0121 779 4040 or by email to [email protected].

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 […]

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 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.

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.

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 […]