Kingstanding Updates from Clifton Welch and Alex Richards

01/09/2026

Petition opposing blanket 20mph speed limit update:

Thank you to everyone who has already signed our petition opposing Birmingham City Council planned blanket 20mph speed limit.

The Council should focus on tackling uninsured and unlicensed drivers and localised targeted measures not blanket speed limit across the city.

Add your name to the petition on the link in the comments below.

Kingstanding Updates from Clifton Welch and Alex Richards

29/08/2026

Thank you to Lakeside Children's Centre for running some amazing sessions throughout the summer. They will be back on Tuesday 15th September. ☺️

26/08/2026

🎉 Pride in Place FAMILY FUNDAY – COME ALONG AND FIND OUT ABOUT PiP FUNDING! 🎉

Hosted on Conker Island, join in for an afternoon of games, activities, live entertainment, community stalls, food/refreshments and much more! 🎶

📅 Saturday 5th September 2026
⏰ 12pm – 4pm
📍 Conker Island, Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding

Bring your friends and family for a brilliant community day!✨

14/08/2026

Please be advised that Kingstanding Library will close at 4pm today (Friday 14th August) due to staff shortages.

The library will re-open on Saturday 15th August at 9am.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

12/08/2026

Planning to watch the partial solar eclipse on 12 August?

Protect your eyes. 👁️

Looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can cause permanent sight damage, even for a few seconds. Because the sun appears dimmer, you may not realise harm is being done until it's too late.

✅ Use certified eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standard
✅ Try indirect viewing methods, such as a pinhole projector
❌ Never look directly at the sun
❌ Never use ordinary sunglasses, cameras, telescopes or binoculars without specialist solar filters
❌ Don't assume it's safe because it's cloudy

Enjoy this rare event safely and help protect your vision for the future.



📷 UK Health Security Agency

04/08/2026

28/07/2026

New opening times for Tuesdays at Kingstanding Library.
9am -1pm and 2pm to 5pm. From Monday 3rd August 2026

23/07/2026

🎨 Exciting news! ROOTS to RISE COMMUNITY HUB is opening its doors on Wednesdays during the holidays for family creativity sessions!

☕ Join us fro our first session TODAY from 10:30am to 12pm for a morning filled with biscuit decorating, quality time together, creative fun, and a warm cuppa.

We can't wait to see you there! 🌟

18/07/2026

Summer ☀️ activities for the kids at Kingstanding library 😍 Get them rocking and rolling at your local library 🕺💃