Author: Ladywood Unite
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Response from legal advice clinic
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for the free legal advice clinic from the University of Birmingham. Their letter of response is below.
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Video update from meetings organised by residents & join a meeting on 11 Dec at 6pm
In August/September, Ladywood residents organised meetings to support each other to support the community. Watch the video above to learn a little bit what has been happening these last few months from Ladywood resident Lee who has been at these meetings. Join a Question and Answer Q&A (residents asking residents) meeting at 6pm on 11…
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New information from MP Shabana Mahmood
Our MP has sent us an update on the regeneration in a letter and asked for our views about what to ask the developers in her whatsapp group. What will you ask? Write your views below. What is interesting about her letter, below, is that it only appears to cover ‘council homes’ and ‘owner occupiers’…
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MP Shabana Mahmood asks for our views again
But will any action be taken? MP Shabana Mahmood today put out a message on her whatsapp group asking for questions for her to ask the developers, Berkeley Group St Joseph, by Thursday Although George Smith met with the developers last week, she has refused three times to meet with him to coordinate efforts for…
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Slides and notes from meeting with Council and Councillors
Today George and Laura met with Councillor Francis, Councillor Cotton, Paul Kitson and his new colleague, and a Berkeley Group representative. More detailed notes/names are forthcoming, and we have asked for the minutes they took. George will also share his Powerpoint slides. The meeting lasted just over an hour and proceeded as follows. We all…
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Door knocking in Dec 2023 and Jan 2024
Ladywood Regeneration Door Knocking Most people still do not know about the regeneration! Join us to inform them and gather support for changing the direction of the current plans Join us for door knocking this Sunday 3rd December outside Ladywood Health and Community Centre at 12noon We will be going 12noon-2pm every Sunday in December…
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Response to freedom of information requests – which developers withdrew from the bidding process and why?
Who withdrew from the bidding process to regenerate Ladywood and why? Only a single developer (Berkeley Group – St Joseph homes) decided to submit a proposal.
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How do regeneration projects affect residents’ mental and physical well-being? A film by Birmingham City University students Seth Nesbitt, Mia-Ming Steel, and Timothy West.
How do regeneration projects affect residents’ mental and physical well-being? A film by Birmingham City University students Seth Nesbitt, Mia-Ming Steel, and Timothy West. Thank you Seth, Mia-Ming, and Timothy for making this video and all the Ladywood residents who spoke on behalf of the community.
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Why can’t we see the masterplan? Freedom of information requests ignored
Berkeley Group – St Joseph homes submitted a Masterplan to Birmingham City Council as part of their proposal to regenerate the area. Why are residents not allowed to see this masterplan? Laura requested it in July 2023 but has still not been provided.
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The Forgotten People
In the 1960s, Birmingham City council demolished Ladywood. Canon Norman Power wrote a book about the demolition called ‘The Forgotten People’. He was interviewed about this book in the below historical video, which shows how Birmingham City Council is about to repeat the mistakes of the past unless there is a change in course: From…
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Birmingham City Council summary email from engagement workshops
Dear Sir/Madam All those involved in the Ladywood Regeneration proposals would like to offer you their sincere thanks for attending the recent workshops. It was great to meet you face to face to hear your opinions and circumstances related to the scheme. The workshops have been invaluable. We’ve gathered lots of important questions for us…
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Councillor Francis responds to why residents do not have any funded representation
Berkeley Group (St Joseph Homes), the company selected by Birmingham City Council to demolish Ladywood, is a luxury developer worth billions. The residents of Ladywood, despite paying council tax, do not have access to a single pence to support them as they fight to keep their homes, places of worship, and businesses. One of the…
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