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Councillor David Barker

@david4bkh.bsky.social

Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Brandwood & Kings Heath in Birmingham City Council 🌹🐝 Please email regarding any casework: david.barker@birmingham.gov.uk

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Environment & Energy Network: Climate Reality Training - 14/10/2025 13:00:00 The next Environment & Energy Network meeting takes place on Tuesday 14 October where we will be joined by David Chapman, Green Homes Lead, Solihull MBC who will be delivering Climate Reality Training.

Join @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social on Oct 14 (1-2:30pm) for the Environment & Energy Network meeting with David Chapman, Green Homes Lead, Solihull MBC who will be delivering Climate Reality Training #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Sign up here: www.bvsc.org/Event/enviro...

09.10.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This morning I met with members of the Jewish and Muslim communities, along with the Cabinet Member, to discuss access to their cemetery and Brandwood End Cemetery. I am hopeful that we will soon have a solution that works for everyone, ensuring people can visit and learn about the cemetery.

09.10.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New homes scheme revealed for West Midlands by mayor Labour's Richard Parker says changes to rules around housing funds should help struggling families.

This could be really big for the region
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

09.10.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've been out posting a letter through every door on Avenue Road to help residents there to report illegal and dangerous parking. This is a major issue by Kings Heath Park. But if you are having issues on your road, please report it to the council through this QR code.

08.10.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’… Women's Work Lab (WWL) are launching a programme to help Birmingham moms to get back into work.
Find out more by getting in touch with Natalie, the Regional Head, at: natalie@womensworklab.co.uk / 07593962418
You can apply at: www.womensworklab.co.uk

07.10.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brandwood and Kings Heath councillor advice centres are on the first Monday and third Wednesday of the month at Kings Heath Community Centre - except December and August. Please come along if you have any issues you need support with.

06.10.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to Sign the Alphabet in British Sign Language | BSL Alphabet A–Z Guide
YouTube video by BCC How to Sign the Alphabet in British Sign Language | BSL Alphabet A–Z Guide

Birmingham City Council has produced a short video that teaches you the alphabet in British Sign Language. This is great to see and the more of us who can learn could help with social isolation and communication issues the Deaf community experience.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyC4...

04.10.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚌Over 1,000 people want a new bus route. If you want to share the survey, there are window posters now available at Kings Heath Community Centre. Or you can email me for a digital copy.
Next month I will write to the West Midlands Mayor, so please spread the word.
www.tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper

02.10.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Kings Heath Neighbourhoods Forum for organising a meeting tonight for Transport For West Midlands to update residents about the reopening of stations on the Camp Hill train line
I raised residents' concerns about the impact on parking in the area and our survey: www.tinyurl.com/MKHParking

01.10.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Step 10: profit!

29.09.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Corporate & Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 26/09/2025 - Friday 26 September 2025, 10:30am - Birmingham City Council Webcasting Corporate & Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 26/09/2025 - Friday 26 September 2025, 10:30am - Birmingham City Council Webcasting

Corporate & Finance is live at 10:30am, looking at scrutiny and how scrutiny works:

birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

26.09.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ℹ️ Saturday 4 October: All Saints Church, Kings Heath, 10am-onwards.
Birmingham People's History Archive/BPHA are organising 'Decisions and Consequences', an exhibition and living history workshop.
Please share with anyone else who may be interested. The event is free and there's no need to book.

23.09.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trusts and Charities Committee - 22/09/2025 - Monday 22 September 2025, 11:00am - Birmingham City Council Webcasting Trusts and Charities Committee - 22/09/2025 - Monday 22 September 2025, 11:00am - Birmingham City Council Webcasting

We are now live at Trusts and Charities:

birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

22.09.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At a recent meeting of Simon Foster PCC's advisory panel, the team told us about WMNOW. This free service sends you local updates from the police, fire service, and others, it lets you contact your local police team, and reply to messages with information.
You can sign up at: wmnow.co.uk

22.09.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great seeing @richardparkerwm.bsky.social open the day at the @globalcompactuk.bsky.social road show in Birmingham earlier this week. It was a huge honour to be asked to speak on the major sustainable development issues facing Birmingham, and how we can work together across sectors to address them.

21.09.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This has really intersected along my interests

21.09.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who came to the LTN engagement session today. One big concern was the LTN and re-opened train station making it harder for residents to park by their homes. I've set up a short survey we can use as a petition to the Council. Please sign and share:
www.tinyurl.com/MKHParking

20.09.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At this month's Full Council, I spoke about my work as Chair of the Sustainability and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the need to work cross-party to ensure policies and strategies are robust enough to work long-term.

19.09.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At this month's Full Council meeting, I spoke about taking action on the road safety emergency, and the importance of delivering measures like low traffic neighbourhoods properly to save lives.

18.09.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week I handed in a petition, signed by over 1,000 people, calling for a new bus route to be set up to connect Heartlands and the QE via Kings Heath.
You can still sign and share ahead of this being presented to the mayor later this year: tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper

17.09.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What makes sense and what BCC do are rarely the same in my experience

16.09.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That was approved and I'm still awaiting updates but I am chasing it. It is however separate from the ltn.

15.09.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Along* not alone. Unless you want to, then that's cool too.

15.09.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ℹ️ Do you want to know more about phase 2 of the LTN? The West Midlands Road Safety Commissioner is hosting a drop-in on Saturday 20 September at Cambridge Methodist Church from 3-5pm, with myself and Councillors Trickett and Knowles. Please come alone to learn more.

15.09.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

One big issue is this design lacks a hard closure to fully pedestrianize York Road. Any technical issues here could and should have been flagged to councillors months ago, but were only raised less than a week ago. I am clear to the council that I will object to opening the road or half-measures.

15.09.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

While I support the overall aims of the project, there are elements I have issues with. This includes seeking assurances that the impacts (positive or negative) will be monitored), but also that the designs deliver what has been promised. I urge you to read it all carefully and send your comments.

15.09.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Kings Heath and Moseley Places for People Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) - Birmingham City Council - Citizen Space This site contains consultations that are run by Birmingham City Council.

⚠️ The Moseley and Kings Heath LTN phase 2 consultation is now open. You can see all the detailed designs on the link below. All responses must be received by 6 October 2025.
Any questions? please contact: KingsHeathandMoseleyTRO@birmingham.gov.uk
www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/kheath-m...

15.09.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Privileged to attend the Albert Middleton Community Association (AMCA) this afternoon. They have so many great activities: coffee morning, art group, book club, film night, wellbeing, gardening, and a newsletter. Please check them out if you live in the area.

14.09.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If only someone could have predicted this...

13.09.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week I monitored early morning traffic outside Allens Croft Primary School for the Zebra Zone road safety campaign. I'm pleased to report that, months after putting up signs and banners to raise awareness of the school and crossing, dangerous driving is still down by over 50%! πŸ¦“

13.09.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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