Ort Gallery Members’ Show
Every year Ort Gallery exhibits its members art work in a group show celebrating local talent at different stages of their careers. This year the members show will run from 19th November to 15th December 2022.
News
Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath East Councillor Advice Surgeries
Councillors Saima Ahmed and Shabrana Hussain will be running regular advice surgeries locally.
Learn about Ward Forums and Ward Action Planning – Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit
Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Community Matters have put together a film to help people understand local democratic structures.
Retrofit Balsall Heath – 23rd November deadline!
Homeowners and tenants living in Balsall Heath can apply to have work done on their homes that could significantly reduce their energy bills.
There’s no household income cap, or requirement to be on benefits etc, but the scheme is for older homes with poor energy rating (D,E,F,G EPCs).
The scheme is completely free for eligible owner-occupiers.
Private landlords need to pay a one-third contribution.
The three-page form attached needs to be filled in by the resident to apply and agree for a surveyor to visit.
Completed forms – please email to Re******************@***il.com or drop in at MECC, 93 Court Road, B12 9LQ
Any questions – 9am-4pm phone MECC 0121 440 3500
We have been working hard and signed up nearly 400 homes since Balsall Heath Carnival in July.
We now have just 12 working days left (to 23 Nov) to get this message out to everyone in Balsall Heath who qualifies, and return signed forms.
After that, any left-over money will go back to Whitehall.
Winter Craft Market The GAP
Pick up some unique handmade items whilst supporting local young makers!
Sat 12th Nov & Sat 11th Dec
both 11am – 5pm
Each date will feature totally different stallholders selling an exciting array of gifts and goodies, including crochet fashion, jewellery, mehndi, toys, original artworks & prints, cards, stationary, books, candles and more!
Our market will sit right next to our bustling, cosy cafe as well as The Old Print Works’ own craft market happening at the same time – all in all a great day out.
The GAP, The Old Print Works, 498 Moseley Road, B12 9AH
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Ward Meeting
16th November at 7:00pm at Sparkbrook Health & Community Centre, Grantham Road B11 1LU.
Balsall Heath Local History Society – Gazette October 2022
Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly gazette is now out.
Click on the image below to read the full edition – opens in a separate window as a PDF document.
Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Council information
There is now a website to let you know about plans for a Neighbourhood Council for Balsall Heath, including what it is, how it would work and how you can cast your postal vote this month. More info at https://thebhnc.co.uk/ or follow Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Council Steering Group for updates.
Personal Finance Workshop for Young People
Free workshop for young people on all things personal finance.
Back Home – Friction Arts
Friction Arts are bringing their ‘Back Home’ project to the Old Print Works, Balsall Heath.
Autumn Fest event at Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Autumn Fest event, 2nd November, 4:30pm-6:30pm at Ark Tindal Primary School.
Neighbourhood Council for Balsall Heath – update
A vote to decide whether or not Balsall Heath will have an elected Neighbourhood Council is set to go ahead in November.
6 week Strength & Flexibility Yoga Course
Join the 6 week Strength and Flexibility course to work on gently releasing the tightness in your muscles. Getting your breath work right and relaxing your mind with calm meditation at the end of each session.
Balsall Heath Local History Society – Gazette September 2022
Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly gazette is now out.
Clean Air Zone Scrappage and Travel Scheme
If you are the keeper of a vehicle which is not compliant with Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone, you may be eligible to sign up for the Vehicle Scrappage and Travel Scheme.