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“UK Government is failing in its legal duty to protect Brummies”
Published on 1 May, 2013 at 15:09 in Birmingham, Cycling, Environment, Motoring, Transport | | 2 Comments
The Supreme Court has today ruled that the UK Government is failing in its legal duty to protect Brummies from the harmful effects of air pollution.
The art of the underpass
Published on 15 Jan, 2013 at 10:01 in Architecture, Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Environment, Local history, Motoring, Style and Design | | No Comments
Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham's semi-subterranean pedestrian history.
Thirty trees have been taken, ‘none of them of any real historical importance’
Laurence Inman went to Birmingham and discovered that something was missing.
Low-carbon ventures doing well in Birmingham
11 new low-carbon ventures have qualified for Birmingham Science Park’s Venture Support programme
Moseley Bog investment promises £1.4 million of benefit for local people and wildlife
The Wildlife Trust commissioned an economic evaluation of the benefits arising from the works supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Natural England, Advantage West Midlands and other funders.
Find the time to be at Bee Time in Martineau Gardens
Birmingham Friends of the Earth Bee Activity Day, Saturday 28 July
Birmingham’s Green Commission is officially launched
The city council’s aspiration for Birmingham to become one of the world’s leading green cities will be spearheaded by a Green Commission, officially launched yesterday.
Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Plan On Tour
The Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Plan is Going on public display.
Beware of the Dog
Birmingham’s growing reputation as a food and drink mecca has received another boost.
Birmingham review wins national tourism prize
“Why go to Venice...when you can go to Birmingham?” wins VisitEngland’s Travel Article of the Year
EIAs and bats in the belfry
Published on 7 May, 2012 at 8:42 in Architecture, Birmingham, Comment, Environment, Property Press | | No Comments
Alan Clawley on the limited value of Environment Impact Assessments on town planning
Birmingham: ‘City of the Future’
Birmingham Friends of the Earth present the 'City of the Future' event, 20th March at Birmingham's Council House
Sustainability Spring Fair
Published on 28 Feb, 2012 at 8:34 in Birmingham, Environment, Exhibitions, Festivals, What's on | | No Comments
A family day of fun and a chance to learn about sustainability issues.
Seagulls v Buddleja
Published on 13 Oct, 2011 at 9:09 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business, Comment, Environment | | No Comments
Andy Munro reports on another round of man against nature.
Sutton Park lake warning
Published on 1 Sep, 2011 at 7:51 in Birmingham, Environment, Health, Local history, Sutton Coldfield, Tourism | | No Comments
Visitors to Birmingham's largest park have been warned to stay on their guard after the discovery of potentially dangerous substances.
The Train Arriving in Birmingham Shortly Will be Made Up of Bikes
Published on 16 Aug, 2011 at 9:10 in Birmingham, Cycling, Environment, Features, Transport | | No Comments
On September 22nd a new cycling revolution will hit the streets of Birmingham,
Poisoned legacy seeps out
Published on 3 Aug, 2011 at 14:54 in Business, Open Government, Politics, Property Press, Tourism, Walsall | | No Comments
If I was to offer you a glass of water saying; “Incidentally it’s poisoned......
Birmingham Lives Local History Fair
Published on 7 Jun, 2011 at 8:29 in Architecture, Education, Exhibitions, Health, Local history, Property Press, What's on | | No Comments
The fifth annual Birmingham Lives Local History Fair takes place this coming Sunday
Paradise postponed?
Published on 11 May, 2011 at 21:07 in Architecture, Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Books, Business, Politics, Property Press, Shopping, Style and Design | | No Comments
Alan Clawley has been asking searching questions and receiving some confusing answers on the redevelopment of Birmingham's Paradise Forum.
