Cooperative

Thursday, June 4, 2026 homelessness birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community greensquareaccord development delays elderly

At 80 years old, retired lecturer John Holmes, who spent decades training youth workers in Birmingham, finds himself homeless amid a prolonged housing dispute in Stirchley. A resident and advocate of the Stirchley Cooperative … Read More

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community development affordable greensquareaccord funding pershoreroad

A promising community-led housing and retail project in Birmingham is approaching a pivotal moment, with local residents and businesses striving to secure ownership of a block of flats and shops designed for cooperative … Read More

Friday, March 27, 2026 stirchley housing community birmingham development sustainability retail leisure cooperative urbanplanning

In a bold move to shape the future of their neighbourhood, Stirchley residents have put forward an ambitious plan to transform a brownfield site on Hazelwell Road into a hub of community-led housing, retail, and leisure … Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2026 kingsheath community cooperative crowdfunding revitalization diversity inclusion sustainability localbusiness resilience

In a remarkable show of community spirit, over 650 residents and organisations in Kings Heath have come together to become co-owners of the local community centre on Heathfield Road, revitalising a cherished local hub that … Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2026 stirchley birmingham housing community cooperative greensquareaccord development affordable socialhousing councillor

Stirchley, a Birmingham neighbourhood known for its vibrant independent businesses and strong community spirit, faces uncertainty after a major housing development hit a roadblock. A decade-long project to build 39 flats and … Read More