Councillor David Barker
@david4bkh.bsky.social
Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Brandwood & Kings Heath in Birmingham City Council 🌹🐝
Please email regarding any casework: [email protected]
Please email regarding any casework: [email protected]
Reposted by Councillor David Barker
January 24, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Today I joined friends in the NEU striking over staff cuts at 20 schools across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership Trust. I was extremely concerned to learn of many financial issues in the trust and will write to the Education Cabinet Member and Scrutiny Chair to ask they investigate.
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Today I joined friends in the NEU striking over staff cuts at 20 schools across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership Trust. I was extremely concerned to learn of many financial issues in the trust and will write to the Education Cabinet Member and Scrutiny Chair to ask they investigate.
🚨2 DAYS TO GO!🚨
The Kings Heath community is taking over Kings Heath Community Centre. We have already raised over £100,000! But we need your support to reach our fundraising target of £150,000. Have you invested yet? You can see details here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kings-heat...
The Kings Heath community is taking over Kings Heath Community Centre. We have already raised over £100,000! But we need your support to reach our fundraising target of £150,000. Have you invested yet? You can see details here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kings-heat...
January 22, 2026 at 9:26 AM
🚨2 DAYS TO GO!🚨
The Kings Heath community is taking over Kings Heath Community Centre. We have already raised over £100,000! But we need your support to reach our fundraising target of £150,000. Have you invested yet? You can see details here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kings-heat...
The Kings Heath community is taking over Kings Heath Community Centre. We have already raised over £100,000! But we need your support to reach our fundraising target of £150,000. Have you invested yet? You can see details here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kings-heat...
Fantastic to see my campaign to support more enforcement and improvements along the number 50 bus route today in the Birmingham Live
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Plea to punish Birmingham motorists parking and driving in popular bus lane
Councillor David Barker said the number 50 service from the city centre to Druids Heath is being slowed down by people driving or parking in the designated bus lane
www.birminghammail.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Fantastic to see my campaign to support more enforcement and improvements along the number 50 bus route today in the Birmingham Live
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Next week, I will hand in a survey to Birmingham City Council calling for more enforcement along the number 50 bus route. There is still time to add your voice - please fill out and share the survey so we can make our journeys more reliable, particularly at rush hour.
www.tinyurl.com/FixThe50
www.tinyurl.com/FixThe50
Fix the 50 bus service
We are calling for Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Police, and Transport for West Midlands to work together to clear congestion along the 50 bus route. The 50 bus is a vital service connecting ...
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January 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Next week, I will hand in a survey to Birmingham City Council calling for more enforcement along the number 50 bus route. There is still time to add your voice - please fill out and share the survey so we can make our journeys more reliable, particularly at rush hour.
www.tinyurl.com/FixThe50
www.tinyurl.com/FixThe50
Over the next month, the Council will be removing trees at the following locations due to decay, disease, and structural issues. However, we are committed to replacing every tree. Our qualified planting officers will assess each area to establish whether it is suitable for a tree to be replanted.
January 19, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Over the next month, the Council will be removing trees at the following locations due to decay, disease, and structural issues. However, we are committed to replacing every tree. Our qualified planting officers will assess each area to establish whether it is suitable for a tree to be replanted.
Birmingham City Council has announced that the LTN will be delayed again with a redesign and consultation in March 2026 and delivery of the scheme after the May elections. Help me understand your views about the LTN by filling out this short survey:
www.tinyurl.com/2026LTN
www.tinyurl.com/2026LTN
January 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Birmingham City Council has announced that the LTN will be delayed again with a redesign and consultation in March 2026 and delivery of the scheme after the May elections. Help me understand your views about the LTN by filling out this short survey:
www.tinyurl.com/2026LTN
www.tinyurl.com/2026LTN
Today I had the privilege of being invited to an interfaith lunch to mark Epiphany, organised by the Dialogue Society, and hosted by All Saints Church in Kings Heath.
Thank you so much to all those who organised this event to bring our community together.
Thank you so much to all those who organised this event to bring our community together.
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Today I had the privilege of being invited to an interfaith lunch to mark Epiphany, organised by the Dialogue Society, and hosted by All Saints Church in Kings Heath.
Thank you so much to all those who organised this event to bring our community together.
Thank you so much to all those who organised this event to bring our community together.
🌬 Storm Goretti Update:
❄️ Snowfall overnight and colder temperatures has left roads across Birmingham blanketed (if you haven't already looked out of your window to see).
🚗 To quote a famous Irish weather presenter, 'Don't take risks on treacherous roads. Don't make unnecessary journeys.'
❄️ Snowfall overnight and colder temperatures has left roads across Birmingham blanketed (if you haven't already looked out of your window to see).
🚗 To quote a famous Irish weather presenter, 'Don't take risks on treacherous roads. Don't make unnecessary journeys.'
January 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
🌬 Storm Goretti Update:
❄️ Snowfall overnight and colder temperatures has left roads across Birmingham blanketed (if you haven't already looked out of your window to see).
🚗 To quote a famous Irish weather presenter, 'Don't take risks on treacherous roads. Don't make unnecessary journeys.'
❄️ Snowfall overnight and colder temperatures has left roads across Birmingham blanketed (if you haven't already looked out of your window to see).
🚗 To quote a famous Irish weather presenter, 'Don't take risks on treacherous roads. Don't make unnecessary journeys.'
Great to see the government giving local councils the power to tackle pavement parking - an issue identified in the road safety inquiry I chaired. In my capacity as Chair of Sustainability and Transport Overview and Scrutiny, I will be asking for updates.
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Pavement parking ban for Birmingham to end out of control danger in huge change
Birmingham council and its neighbours are to finally get the power to crack down on pavement parking blighting neighbourhoods
www.birminghammail.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Great to see the government giving local councils the power to tackle pavement parking - an issue identified in the road safety inquiry I chaired. In my capacity as Chair of Sustainability and Transport Overview and Scrutiny, I will be asking for updates.
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
It was a pleasure to join Roifield on Brum Radio's Birmingham Midweek show to discuss Birmingham City Council, the biggest issues facing our local government, my work as a councillor and scrutiny chair, and much, much more.
You can listen to Birmingham Midweek here:
brumradio.com/birmingham-m...
You can listen to Birmingham Midweek here:
brumradio.com/birmingham-m...
January 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
It was a pleasure to join Roifield on Brum Radio's Birmingham Midweek show to discuss Birmingham City Council, the biggest issues facing our local government, my work as a councillor and scrutiny chair, and much, much more.
You can listen to Birmingham Midweek here:
brumradio.com/birmingham-m...
You can listen to Birmingham Midweek here:
brumradio.com/birmingham-m...
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, is asking the public for their views on the level of investment they want to see in West Midlands Police. The deadline for submissions is January 30th 2026.
survey123.arcgis.com/share/321f62...
survey123.arcgis.com/share/321f62...
West Midlands Police Precept Survey 2026/27
survey123.arcgis.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, is asking the public for their views on the level of investment they want to see in West Midlands Police. The deadline for submissions is January 30th 2026.
survey123.arcgis.com/share/321f62...
survey123.arcgis.com/share/321f62...
Corporate and Finance is live now - featuring the lead commissioner...
birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
Corporate & Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 06/01/2026 - Tuesday 6 January 2026, 3:30pm - Birmingham City Council Webcasting
Corporate & Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 06/01/2026 - Tuesday 6 January 2026, 3:30pm - Birmingham City Council Webcasting
birmingham.public-i.tv
January 6, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Corporate and Finance is live now - featuring the lead commissioner...
birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
Brandwood and Kings Heath councillor advice centres are on the first Monday and third Wednesday of the month at Kings Heath Community Centre - except December and August. Please come along if you have any issues you need support with.
January 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Brandwood and Kings Heath councillor advice centres are on the first Monday and third Wednesday of the month at Kings Heath Community Centre - except December and August. Please come along if you have any issues you need support with.
Happy New Year! Great to start it with the first Kings Heath Farmer's Market of the year (just a mini market this time). Next one is February 7 from 9am to 2pm ❤️
January 3, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Happy New Year! Great to start it with the first Kings Heath Farmer's Market of the year (just a mini market this time). Next one is February 7 from 9am to 2pm ❤️
I had a wonderful time at the Dawberry Corner Christmas party. It's always a pleasure to see this space used so well by the community. A huge thanks to Suze and OurSceneCIC for making all this happen! 🎄
December 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I had a wonderful time at the Dawberry Corner Christmas party. It's always a pleasure to see this space used so well by the community. A huge thanks to Suze and OurSceneCIC for making all this happen! 🎄
Great news! Construction has finished on Kings Heath, Moseley and Pineapple Road stations on the Camp Hill line. Decent public transport remains one the main barriers in the city. Residents said they never thought it would happen, but services begin early next year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Work finishes on five new West Midlands railway stations
The stations in Birmingham and Walsall are scheduled to open to passengers in early 2026.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Great news! Construction has finished on Kings Heath, Moseley and Pineapple Road stations on the Camp Hill line. Decent public transport remains one the main barriers in the city. Residents said they never thought it would happen, but services begin early next year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This has been refused!
PLANNING CONSULTATION - 2025/05803/PA
Site: 72 High Street, B14 7JZ
Proposal: Change of use of first and second floors from vacant storage (ancillary to retail) to a 5-bed House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)
You can submit comments here:
eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
Site: 72 High Street, B14 7JZ
Proposal: Change of use of first and second floors from vacant storage (ancillary to retail) to a 5-bed House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)
You can submit comments here:
eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This has been refused!
Really proud to have delivered this letter from UK100 and Climate Emergency UK to 10 Downing Street today, calling on the UK government to put climate and nature in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, cosigned with over 500 local leaders, mayors, and councillors.
December 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Really proud to have delivered this letter from UK100 and Climate Emergency UK to 10 Downing Street today, calling on the UK government to put climate and nature in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, cosigned with over 500 local leaders, mayors, and councillors.
Polite notice: there are no Councillor advice centres in December for Brandwood and Kings Heath. If you have any issues at all, please email [email protected] or call 0121 303 2039 😊
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Polite notice: there are no Councillor advice centres in December for Brandwood and Kings Heath. If you have any issues at all, please email [email protected] or call 0121 303 2039 😊
The UK Government has announced the Pride in Place Impact Fund to provide immediate support for visible improvements to high streets, public places and spaces of community value that build strong, resilient, prosperous, and inclusive communities.
Apply here:
www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/42a6d6f2
Apply here:
www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/42a6d6f2
Pride in Place Impact Fund: Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together - Call For Proposals
- Birmingham City Council
- Citizen Space
This site contains consultations that are run by Birmingham City Council.
www.birminghambeheard.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The UK Government has announced the Pride in Place Impact Fund to provide immediate support for visible improvements to high streets, public places and spaces of community value that build strong, resilient, prosperous, and inclusive communities.
Apply here:
www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/42a6d6f2
Apply here:
www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/42a6d6f2
It's the last Kings Heath Artisan Market before Christmas 🎄
Great to chat to volunteers about the campaign to save Kings Heath Community Centre. And so many stalls have incredible local products - including prints of Kings Heath I've got framed.
They're open until 4pm today
Great to chat to volunteers about the campaign to save Kings Heath Community Centre. And so many stalls have incredible local products - including prints of Kings Heath I've got framed.
They're open until 4pm today
December 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's the last Kings Heath Artisan Market before Christmas 🎄
Great to chat to volunteers about the campaign to save Kings Heath Community Centre. And so many stalls have incredible local products - including prints of Kings Heath I've got framed.
They're open until 4pm today
Great to chat to volunteers about the campaign to save Kings Heath Community Centre. And so many stalls have incredible local products - including prints of Kings Heath I've got framed.
They're open until 4pm today
I'm really excited to have joined the Education, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee this week - and be elected Deputy Chair.
The first agenda item was improving attendance in schools, so I brought in my 100% attendance trophy from Bournville School (I managed 7 years of it!)
The first agenda item was improving attendance in schools, so I brought in my 100% attendance trophy from Bournville School (I managed 7 years of it!)
December 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm really excited to have joined the Education, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee this week - and be elected Deputy Chair.
The first agenda item was improving attendance in schools, so I brought in my 100% attendance trophy from Bournville School (I managed 7 years of it!)
The first agenda item was improving attendance in schools, so I brought in my 100% attendance trophy from Bournville School (I managed 7 years of it!)
Reposted by Councillor David Barker
Trainline is the UK's dominant rail ticket retailer.
But are its advertising and pricing practices - which don't always list the cheapest ticket - fair?
My questioning at the Transport Select Committee yesterday 👇
But are its advertising and pricing practices - which don't always list the cheapest ticket - fair?
My questioning at the Transport Select Committee yesterday 👇
December 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Trainline is the UK's dominant rail ticket retailer.
But are its advertising and pricing practices - which don't always list the cheapest ticket - fair?
My questioning at the Transport Select Committee yesterday 👇
But are its advertising and pricing practices - which don't always list the cheapest ticket - fair?
My questioning at the Transport Select Committee yesterday 👇
Birmingham City Council has written to residents about speed cushions on Brandwood Park Road. I am concerned Active Travel England guidance suggests they make roads riskier for cyclists - on a road where a cyclist was recently killed.
Please send comments to [email protected]
Please send comments to [email protected]
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Birmingham City Council has written to residents about speed cushions on Brandwood Park Road. I am concerned Active Travel England guidance suggests they make roads riskier for cyclists - on a road where a cyclist was recently killed.
Please send comments to [email protected]
Please send comments to [email protected]