Representing Stirchley Residents
The minutes from October’s meeting are available here. These cover the now-open Aldi, the triangle site opposite (that will be maintained by Aldi), as well as discussions around houses of multiple occupation (HMOs), police and planning updates.
Please note the November meeting was an Annual General Meeting and these minutes are ratified at the next AGM in 2023.
The next Stirchley Forum meeting takes place on Monday 12th December, 7.30pm at the Stirchley Community Church on Hazelwell Street.
Councillor Mary Locke will be hosting her quarterly Stirchley Ward meeting this Wednesday 28th September at Stirchley Baths from 7pm.
On the agenda will be an update on the Aldi development on Hazelwell Street, near the British Oak pub. The development also includes the triangle of land opposite the development and pub, on the island. This is due to be public realm space.
There will also be an update on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding. CIL is a charge levied by local authorities on new developments within a ward. The levy available differs from ward to ward based on the type and size of developments.
There will be a chance to discuss the Ward Action Plan and further updates on local matters.
All are welcome to attend the meeting, but if you require any more information please contact Kay Thomas, Community Governance Manager, Birmingham City Council on kay.thomas@birmingham.gov.uk
After many years of being boarded up, those visiting the high street this week have noticed some rumblings on the triangle of land on island Hazelwell Road, between the the British Oak and Printgo and backs onto Stirchley Community Church.
The land is due to be turned into much needed public realm. It includes curves benches and interconnecting paths that will make it easier to cross from one side of the high street to the other. Where the paths cross there is a due to be concrete block paving in buff (a light brownish yellow, ochreous colour) and red colours. This is part of the Aldi development on Hazelwell Lane, which is progressing at some pace
Paving generally: Charcon Europa 200 x 100 x 60mm concrete block paving, laid 45° herringbone pattern on 50mm sharp sand base. Block colour: Charcoal.
Plans submitted to birmingham city council
Inner circle: 1300mm diameter Charcon Europa 200 x 100 x 60mm concrete block paving, laid radially on 50mm sharp sand base. Block colour: Buff.
Outer circle: 2500mm diameter Charcon Europa 200 x 100 x 60mm concrete block paving, laid radially on 50mm sharp sand base. Block colour: Red.
Seating units: 4 no. Marshalls ‘Rendezvous City’ curved bench units, with cast iron ends and stainless steel seat section. Units to be bolted to block paving.
Below are the a screenshot of the proposed site plan submitted to Birmingham City Council as part of Aldi’s planning application.
It is that time of the month again. Here is the notice for the June Forum meeting which will be in person in Stirchley Community Church and online via Zoom.
The meeting will take place on Monday 13th June at 7.30pm. You can attend in person at Stirchley Community Church, Hazelwell Street, Stirchley or online using Zoom. To join the Zoom meeting, click here.
Councillor Mary Locke has sent her apologies for not being present at the meeting. She has requested if there are any questions, please email her, or the Forum (who will pass on the message). She has provided the following updates from previous meetings.
Happy New Year to all our fellow Stirchley residents. The agenda for tomorrow’s meeting (Monday 10th January 2022) is available below, along with the minutes from the last meeting.
The meeting tomorrow will be online, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation and problems with the IT at Stirchley Community Church. To join the Zoom Meeting, click here.
The next Stirchley Neighbourhood Forum meeting will take place on Monday 14th February 2022. We will be monitoring the situation and advice in terms of whether it is safe to gather in person and will let people know if it will be online only or a hybrid meeting, as trialed last year.
If you would like to be informed of upcoming Stirchley Forum meetings, please email stirchley.forumb30@gmail.com