Government consultation on enhanced protections for homeowners on freehold estates
[01.01.26] This consultation sets out wide-ranging proposals to give better rights and protection for homeowners living on privately managed estates and to address the considerable injustices they face. This includes the introduction of new measures in legislation that will mean homeowners on privately managed estates will no longer have to worry about losing their homes […]
Government consultation on private estate management
[29.12.25] The consultation focuses on tackling the growing issue of unadopted amenities on privately managed housing estates in England, where roads, drainage systems, green spaces, and other communal infrastructure are maintained by private estate management companies rather than public authorities. This trend has led to unfair charges, poor transparency, and limited homeowner rights, creating significant […]
Big Win for Birmingham
[11.12.25] Our MP Preet Kaur Gill with Selly Oak MP Alistair Carns have campaigned to secure two dedicated neighbourhood police officers in every ward in Birmingham. Thanks to West Midlands Police for delivering these resources.
New social events posted
[03.12.25] We have posted additional social events on the Events page.
Will you make Birmingham roads safer?
[07.11.25] Better Streets joins with 15 organisations to make ten tasks of tomorrow’s politicians to address road safety. Their website provides a summary of the problem and a plea/demand to prospective councillors in next year’s elections which you may wish to endorse.
A brief on the outcome of the Frederick Road inquest
[24.10.25] CRS can report that following the inquest into the fatal incident earlier this year at the cross roads of Frederick Road and St James Road, a prevention of future death notice was issued by the coroner. In response to this, works are to be undertaken to change the flow of traffic and to reduce […]