Author: Ladywood Unite
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Fizzled like the snow on the ground melts away
Resident reflections 4 Dec 2025 Berkeley Group Regeneration Engagement Event to consult on Ladywood Masterplan Photograph of 9-10am engagement event at 9:22am Resident 1: Hi all, i attended the drop in meeting on King Edwards road, I was shocked, I find myself rushing from an hospital appointment to be met on the pavement talking about…
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Why such short notice? | Left out, shut out, a continual consultation failure and neglect of duty to the public
Sent from a resident group to Birmingham City Council – reposted here with permission. Dear Administrators/ Management Team Berkley Homes/ St Joseph’s/ Acting on Behalf of Birmingham City Council Ref Ladywood Regeneration. I wish to express concern at the extremely short notification of meeting dates for such an extremely important project. This is email is…
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“What regeneration priorities should the policy focus on?” – suggestions for the ongoing Local plan consultation
The Local Plan, which sets out the city’s priorities, objectives, and long-term vision, is currently open for consultation until 4 December. The full link to the consultation is: https://consult.birmingham.gov.uk/kpse/event/2889040D-72A3-4F9E-8CAB-7F26AE856C34 The Local Plan includes a section on the regeneration of Ladywood. Here are some suggested thoughts for Question 15, regarding Ladywood: “What regeneration priorities should the…
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When Inclusion Excludes: Ladywood Resident Experiences and What They Teach Us About Equality
A disregard for equality and diversity has been a constant feature of the Ladywood regeneration. Continuous threats to turn religious buildings into non-religious ones, insufficient support for older and disabled people, a lack of thorough assessment of how Black communities will be affected, and the unavailability of translated materials about the regeneration for non-native English…
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Resident Steering Group | Who Really Speaks for Ladywood
Ladywood Unite understands that the council’s Ladywood Residents Steering Group has met twice. No announcement has been made about who is on it yet. It was described as a platform for residents to shape decisions about our community’s future. But many of us have begun to ask: who is on the group, who actually chose…
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Ladywood Unite – Election Season Notice
It’s election season again. Ladywood Unite does not support or endorse any political party or candidate. We have asked all political candidates to step down from the committee until after the election to keep things fair. As we receive candidate statements, we will publish them so that everyone has an equal chance to share their…
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Ladywood Unite | In Solidarity with Druids Heath – outcome
We are sharing the following from the ‘Save Druids Heath’ Facebook page about the vote on Thursday 23 October on the Druids Heath Outline planning application, which had very poor community consultation, proposes unnecessary demolition, and has weak plans to build truly affordable and social homes. The plans were approved. All Labour Councillors and one…
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Ladywood Unite | In Solidarity with Druids Heath
Ladywood Unite stands in solidarity with Druids Heath. On Thursday 23 October, Birmingham City Council Councillors will vote on proposals to demolish over 1,800 homes and displace people who love their homes and don’t want to leave. The plans will have major negative impact on the provision of social housing and on the local community.…
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Resident reflections from a St Joseph Berkeley Group workshop
DISCLAIMER: By reading this blog, you should be aware that the views and opinions expressed are those of a local resident who attended a workshop with St Joseph Berkeley Group and Birmingham City Council. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any official body, local authority, developer, or other stakeholders involved in the Ladywood regeneration…
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Questions regarding Berkeley Group’s Ladywood household displacement targets
It is deeply concerning that 30% of residents — nearly half of those living outside the towers — appear to be facing displacement as a result of the Ladywood regeneration plans. Below, a resident has written to the Berkeley Group seeking clarification. We await their response. Dear Berkeley Group, I am writing re: the fourth…
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Ladywood Unite | in solidarity with Druids Heath
Residents in Druids Heath, Birmingham, are also at risk of unnecessary demolition – some have already been demolished and displaced. They have a planning application – but it has the wrong postcode… how are residents supposed to know they are at risk of demolition? Object to it here. Read more here. Reflections from last weekend…
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