Birgit Kehrer

The Green Heart of Birmingham shines a light on Birmingham Open Spaces Forum's incredible network of volunteers who help keep the city’s parks and open spaces thriving Birmingham is lucky to have so much green space for people to enjoy, and at the centre of it all are volunteers who quietly show up The Green Heart of Birmingham: Celebrating Our Open Spaces Volunteers

Birmingham isn't just concrete - it has a green heart. 🌳💚

We’re so proud to share this short film celebrating the incredible volunteers who help to keep our city’s parks and open spaces thriving.

Watch the full film here: www.youtube.com/watc...

#Brum #Birmingham #CommunityPower #Volunteer

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In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. Cardboard Carnival Saturday 15th November, 10am - 4pm, The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside. B12 0QH To coincide with the COP30 international climate conference in Belém, Brazil, climate activists and youth groups in Birmingham are holding a ‘Cardboard Carnival’ with arts, crafts, music, dancing, refreshments, and a live link up with youth groups in Europe and South America. The event will be hosted by Friction Arts at The Edge arts and community space near the City Centre. It will be youth led but all ages are welcome.

This World Is Ours! Join the Global Day of Action

On Saturday 15 November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. #COP30.

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In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. Cardboard Carnival Saturday 15th November, 10am - 4pm, The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside. B12 0QH To coincide with the COP30 international climate conference in Belém, Brazil, climate activists and youth groups in Birmingham are holding a ‘Cardboard Carnival’ with arts, crafts, music, dancing, refreshments, and a live link up with youth groups in Europe and South America. The event will be hosted by Friction Arts at The Edge arts and community space near the City Centre. It will be youth led but all ages are welcome.

In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. #COP30

Join us!

climatejustice.uk/cop30/global...

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I voted YES on Prop 50 because we cannot let anyone silence the will of the people.

California is fighting fire with fire and standing up for democracy everywhere. Vote yes on Prop 50 by mail or in person on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 4.

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.

Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.

They are not the same.

A pile of maple leaves in the grass. They are various shades of red yellow and orange with hints of green

Off to Upton Magna and Shrewsbury today and enjoying all the Autumn colours. Have a good day. 😊
#gardeningfeed

Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK

Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK

#CostOfBtexit
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More and more residents are contacting me concerned about the rise of family homes becoming unregulated Supported Exempt Accommodation.
Please fill out our survey if you agree that the Council needs to introduce tighter local licensing and oversight across the city.
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Evil toad masquerading as a frog

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Imagine how bad you have to be to bring Reform UK into disrepute.

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YouTube video by MeidasTouch Trump gets RUDE AWAKENING as MILITARY LEADERS ABRUPTLY QUIT

Don't quit, they'll replace you with a loyalist that will attack American citizens.

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Stirchley groups separated over 'flag issue' Police were called to separate opposing sides in Stirchley over the 'flag issue' continuing to cause tension around the country

I was interviewed while there (end of the video in the article).
The police did a good job of dealing with people who, sadly, were aggressive and directly threatened several people, despite claiming otherwise. They do not represent Stirchley or our city.
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Today, Stirchley residents put on a family event, with music and chalk for kids, to show we can celebrate our city. The community came together to say we will not allow our nations' flags to be used to divide us or intimidate our neighbours.
I'm incredibly proud to be born and raised in Stirchley ❤️‍🔥

Bei mir bleibt die Kiste Bier mit dem Auto holen und 8 Tote täglich. Das nehmen wir einfach so in Kauf. Warum? Warum sind uns diese Menschen so egal? Warum ist das Auto soooooo wahnsinnig wichtig? Warum nicht anders und neu denken? Für Menschen und nicht gegen sie?

Israel has violated ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians, says Gaza media office Authorities urge UN to intervene ‘to protect unarmed civilian populations’ after attack on bus that killed 11

Since the US-brokered ceasefire with Hamas came into effect on October 10, Israel has committed up to 47 violations, killing at least 38 Palestinians and wounding 143 others.

I’m appalled but unfortunately not surprised that an Israeli military leader would say something like this. But both in Congress and on the campaign trail I will dedicate every ounce of my being to ending the utter devastation in Gaza.

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "Wake the fuck up to what's going on in this country... We're going to put everything on the damn line... People haven't given up yet. We're going to do this. We can win this November. We can win next November, and then we can get this country back on track."

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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

The evidence for more 20mph zones ⤵️

✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3
✔️ Protect children
✔️ Reduce crashes
✔️ Lower noise
✔️ Boost walking & cycling

I've had a small update regarding an illegal canopy constructed at 2 High Street after several complaints from residents. The Council is taking enforcement action and will be following up this summer.

It was a pleasure to speak at the first birthday party for Dawberry Corner.
For years it was a fenced-off waste, full of flytipped rubbish and weeds. Thanks to the tireless work of Suze at @ourscenecic.bsky.social and the community, this space has been transformed into a community garden oasis. 💚

To be fair, Kings Heath looks closer to this than a lot of Birmingham, but fighting for trees to be planted around the high street has been a dead end despite past promises. I really hope whoever wins the city next year looks at other cities and thinks... we could do that too, or better.

Last week I was in Barcelona and saw all these new trees being planted so they have more canopy coverage, new bike lanes, high quality and high density housing, little spots everywhere to sit and have a little coffee.
We could have absolutely all of this in Birmingham if we are brave enough.

'Essential' road works for railway stations Kings Heath Station is one of three being built on the Camp Hill Line in South Birmingham

"Overnight resurfacing will be carried out on High Street, Alcester Road and Valentine Road in Kings Heath from Wednesday, August 13 to Saturday, August 16 between 8pm and 6am."
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