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 […]

bmJV, working on behalf of National Highways, are restarting work on the M40/M42 Interchange, progressing towards the upgrade of the central reservation which will begin this autumn. Until then, they are carrying out a range of enabling works including vegetation clearance, various surveys, drainage, surfacing and vehicle barrier works and the installation of speed cameras. […]

The Parish Council would like to thank all those who turned out to support the Queen’s Baton Relay on Tuesday. Despite the weather conditions, around 400 of you of waited patiently to greet the baton as it made its way through our village. We were incredibly proud to see such a turnout and we even […]

The Queens Baton Relay arrives in Marston Green on Tuesday 26 July at around 11.05am. Join us at the Memory Garden from 10am to mark this important occasion. Here are some things to look out for on the day: Batonbearers Hollie Perry and Sajida Golby will be two of those who have been chosen to […]

A speed limit review of the Borough was undertaken during 2021. This identified roads where lower speed limits would be more appropriate. This has resulted in new proposed Traffic Regulation Orders which aim to promote safe driving speeds and minimise danger to people or other traffic using these roads. In line with Department for Transport […]

On 25th June, 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. The volunteers put up a total of […]