Alum Rock Community Forum

07/06/2026

Community Alert:

Join us for a memorable day exploring Carding Mill Valley and take in the stunning views across the Shropshire Hills.

We will set off from Heartlands Hospital by coach and upon arrival at Carding Mill, meet the professional guides who will accompany us every step of the way on this 5.5k walk.

Saturday, 22 August

9am

Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire (Transport from Heartlands Hospital)

Registration Fee:

£20
There is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £150 for this event.

Please click the link for more details:

Carding Mill Valley HikeJoin us for a memorable day exploring Carding Mill Valley and take in the stunning views across the Shropshire Hills. We will set off from Heartlands Hospital by coach and upon arrival at Carding Mill, meet the professional guides who will accompany us every step of the way o...

05/06/2026

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/liberal-democrat-roger-harmer-chosen-34076135

A left leaning coalition has been elected to run Birmingham City Council as a 'minority' administration

04/06/2026

*Summer Cricket*
Ward End Unity Cricket Club and we are running a summer cricket programme for 5-8 year olds.

04/06/2026

*Fly-tipping*

Further fly-tipping at a regular hotspot.

04/06/2026

**Child Poverty across East Birmingham**

New figures have revealed the scale of Birmingham’s child poverty crisis, with six of the 10 worst neighbourhoods in England for child poverty located in the city.

The Heartlands area ranks joint second nationally, with a shocking 66% of children living below the poverty line. Alum Rock follows in fourth place at 64%, while Bordesley Green and Small Heath rank fifth and sixth with 63% and 62% respectively with Ward End, also featuring in the national top 10, each recording a child poverty rate of 60%.

Ladywood remains the worst parliamentary constituency in the country for child poverty, while Hodge Hill and Solihull North is also poor📍

Urgent action is needed to
Support families as they struggle with the cost of living and putting food on the table.

01/06/2026

https://www.communityobserver.co.uk/ikram-mirza-the-voice-behind-alum-rocks-community-radio-success/

For more than a quarter of century Ikram Mirza has dedicated his life to community broadcasting, public and media services, and supporting the people of Alum Rock and the wider Birmingham community. Being the founder and leading voice behind Aap Ki Awaaz Community Radio station he has helped create....

31/05/2026

Community Alert:

Anti-social behaviour on Twyford Road is out of control again in Wardend. Number of people have contacted us with number plates and videos.

Please follow below steps to report Anti-social behaviour.

🚨 Immediate Danger

- 999 – if unsafe, violence, crime in progress, or someone is at risk

📞 Who to contact & how to report

1. Police

- Emergency: 999
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- Non-urgent: 101 or report online at west-midlands.police.uk

2. Birmingham City Council

- General ASB: 0121 303 1111; report online: birmingham.gov.uk/asb
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- Council tenants: 0121 464 7297 (opt 5) or 0121 464 4700 (opt 4)
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- Noise, litter, nuisance: use Environmental Health reporting form online
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- ASB Case Review (Community Trigger): formal review if you’ve reported but nothing changed → apply via Birmingham Community Safety Partnership


✅ Step-by-step what to do

1. Stay safe – do not confront people if it’s risky.
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2. Keep records: dates, times, what happened, photos/videos, witness names/contact details – this is vital.
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3. Report clearly: say exactly what, when, how often, who involved, how it affects you.
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4. Follow up: keep reference numbers; ask for updates.
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5. Escalate: if no action → ask for ASB Case Review (Community Trigger) – you can request this if you’ve reported 3+ times or it’s serious .

🛠️ Powers used

- PSPOs: ban certain behaviour in city centre, Erdington, etc.
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- Community Protection Notices, fines, injunctions, or court orders for serious cases .

📌 Useful links

- Birmingham City Council ASB: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/antisocialbehaviour
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- Community Safety Partnership: https://www.birmingham-community-safety-partnership.co.uk

31/05/2026

26/05/2026

Incident over the weekend in Bordesley Green

🚨 URGENT: NEED YOUR HELP – ANY CCTV / INFORMATION NEEDED 🚨

Last night, in the early hours, my home was targeted in a vicious, cowardly attack.

Every window in my house and all our family cars were smashed – while we were all asleep inside. Only low-life scumbags would do something so cruel and spineless.

These people need to be caught and brought to justice. I am begging anyone who can help:

✅ If you saw or heard anything suspicious
✅ If you have ANY CCTV, doorbell cam, dashcam footage – even 5 seconds, even if it looks useless
✅ Any information at all, no matter how small

Please message me directly or comment below. Every little bit helps get these scum off our streets.

Please share this post far and wide. Thank you all – I really appreciate it 🙏

20/05/2026

An outdoor food court in Birmingham has been served with a stop trading notice.

Dismayed locals staged frequent protests outside the Rock Park, off Adderley Road in Alum Rock, after it opened up earlier this month.

Despite a council confirmation about the absence of "valid planning permission in place to change the area’s use into a food court", the fast food vendors continued to dish up.