Retired Lecturer Faces Homelessness at 80 Amid Housing Dispute in Birmingham’s Stirchley Community Thursday, June 4, 2026 homelessness birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community greensquareaccord development delays elderly At 80 years old, retired lecturer John Holmes, who spent decades training youth workers in Birmingham, finds himself homeless amid a prolonged housing dispute in Stirchley. A resident and advocate of the Stirchley Cooperative … Read More
The Brilliant Birmingham Bakery Offering Greggs-Beating Prices and a Sunny Cake Terrace Sunday, May 17, 2026 bakery birmingham budget bakedgoods stirchley kingsheath cakes desserts community affordable Nestled on Dads Lane between Stirchley and Kings Heath, The Cake Place is a delightful new addition to Birmingham’s bakery scene that feels wonderfully nostalgic. Imagine giant sponge cake slabs drenched in icing and … Read More
Discover Dads Lane: Birmingham’s Best Chippy and Charming Budget Bakery Friday, May 15, 2026 birmingham dadslane fishandchips bakery kingsheath stirchley budgeteats parks independent foodscene Since the opening of Pineapple Road and Kings Heath train stations, accessing the vibrant south Birmingham neighborhoods has never been easier—train schedules permitting, of course. Just a short walk from these stations lie … Read More
Birmingham Community Rally to Secure Co-operative Development Amid Financial Challenge Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community development affordable greensquareaccord funding pershoreroad A promising community-led housing and retail project in Birmingham is approaching a pivotal moment, with local residents and businesses striving to secure ownership of a block of flats and shops designed for cooperative … Read More
New Station Request Emerges as Camp Hill Line Reopens in Birmingham Sunday, April 19, 2026 camphill birmingham trainstation balsallheath publictransport moseley kingsheath stirchley regeneration infrastructure sport The Camp Hill Line has officially reopened, restoring rail services through the vibrant communities of Moseley, Kings Heath, and Stirchley after an 80-year hiatus. This long-anticipated revival offers renewed hope for … Read More
Community-Led Vision Unveiled for Birmingham Site After McDonald's Plan Rejected Friday, March 27, 2026 stirchley housing community birmingham development sustainability retail leisure cooperative urbanplanning In a bold move to shape the future of their neighbourhood, Stirchley residents have put forward an ambitious plan to transform a brownfield site on Hazelwell Road into a hub of community-led housing, retail, and leisure … Read More