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 […]

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 […]

bmJV (working on behalf of National Highways) are completing enabling works which include vegetation clearance, surveys, drainage and speed camera installation, and the upgrade to the central reservation. To safeguard motorists and their workforce while minimising disruption, bmJV need to temporarily close some lanes, in 4-kilometre (2.4 mile) sections. These closures will take place at […]

On Sunday 13 November, the nation will honour the fallen of two World Wars and those who 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 Memorial Garden where a short service (including […]

On 18th September, 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 32 birds that morning, 31 […]

Skanska are upgrading the M42 at junction 6 to improve traffic flow on and around the A45. Work includes creating a new junction (5a) on the M42 and constructing a new dual carriageway link road (A4545) between the new junction and Clock Interchange. This work will support access to Birmingham International airport and train station […]

SKANSKA, working on behalf of National Highways, are creating a new junction on the M42 and constructing a dual carriageway between this new junction and Clock Interchange. To create the new junction (5a) they will install two new bridges across the M42.  To complete this work safely, the M42 will be closed in both directions […]