Campaigning

Some of the Neighbourhood Forum successes and issues we have recently campaigned on in the last twelve months:

• A Zebra Crossing in Sedgemere Road
• Random Police Speed Checks around the area
• The installation of a mini roundabout and zebra crossing on Queens Road
• Funding for Two way radio’s for Poolway Traders Association
• Supported the residents campaign regarding the new developments on Kents Moat  Recreation Gound

We have successfully supported our local Sheldon fire station when it was recently threatened with closure.
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Grass Verge Destruction

A major problem in our area as in most other parts of the city of Birmingham is the destruction of our grass verges by inconsiderate motorists. This problem must be addressed now.

East Yardley Neighbourhood Forum is interested in hearing from any of our residents suffering because of this problem. Please contact us with details.
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Police get tough on reckless drivers in Sheldon

Police officers in Sheldon have been cracking down on careless drivers. The Garretts Green Neighbourhood Policing Team. carried out an operation in conjunction with East Yardley Neighbourhood Forum and the Road Policing Unit.

The operation concentrated on Sedgemere Road in Sheldon which has been affected by speeding motorists.

PC Ben Norbury, based at Sheldon police station, said; “The operation was very effective and during that day 15 cars were stopped and fixed penalty notices were issued to some drivers. Two were fined for excess speed, one for driving whilst using a mobile phone and one for not wearing a seatbelt. Three people were also arrested for possession of drugs.”