Councillor David Barker
@david4bkh.bsky.social
Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Brandwood & Kings Heath in Birmingham City Council 🌹🐝
Please email regarding any casework: david.barker@birmingham.gov.uk
Please email regarding any casework: david.barker@birmingham.gov.uk
🎨 The West Midlands Combined Authority has commissioned local Illustrator, Charlotte Jenkins, to design and create a heritage map for Kings Heath train station. Please come to the drop-in to give her your ideas.
📍 Where: Kings Heath Community Centre
🗓 When: Monday 16 February
⏰ Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 Where: Kings Heath Community Centre
🗓 When: Monday 16 February
⏰ Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
February 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
🎨 The West Midlands Combined Authority has commissioned local Illustrator, Charlotte Jenkins, to design and create a heritage map for Kings Heath train station. Please come to the drop-in to give her your ideas.
📍 Where: Kings Heath Community Centre
🗓 When: Monday 16 February
⏰ Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 Where: Kings Heath Community Centre
🗓 When: Monday 16 February
⏰ Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Residents across Birmingham have been asking for bike storage solutions, which could follow on from residents' parking schemes. Please fill out the survey to let me know if you would support a bike hangar on your road and I will present your views to Birmingham City Council. tinyurl.com/BrumBikes
February 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Residents across Birmingham have been asking for bike storage solutions, which could follow on from residents' parking schemes. Please fill out the survey to let me know if you would support a bike hangar on your road and I will present your views to Birmingham City Council. tinyurl.com/BrumBikes
PLANNING CONSULTATION (2025/06975/PA)
Site: 29 Ashfield Avenue, Kings Heath, B14 7AT
Proposal: Change of use from 3no.flats (Use Class C3) to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and erection of single storey rear extension
Send comments in here:
eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
Site: 29 Ashfield Avenue, Kings Heath, B14 7AT
Proposal: Change of use from 3no.flats (Use Class C3) to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and erection of single storey rear extension
Send comments in here:
eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:57 AM
PLANNING CONSULTATION (2025/06975/PA)
Site: 29 Ashfield Avenue, Kings Heath, B14 7AT
Proposal: Change of use from 3no.flats (Use Class C3) to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and erection of single storey rear extension
Send comments in here:
eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
Site: 29 Ashfield Avenue, Kings Heath, B14 7AT
Proposal: Change of use from 3no.flats (Use Class C3) to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and erection of single storey rear extension
Send comments in here:
eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
I had a lovely morning today digging holes and planting trees at Brandwood End Cemetery with other volunteers and students from St Alban's Primary School. The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery do really fantastic work all year round - huge thanks to them for organising and Birmingham TreePeople.
February 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I had a lovely morning today digging holes and planting trees at Brandwood End Cemetery with other volunteers and students from St Alban's Primary School. The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery do really fantastic work all year round - huge thanks to them for organising and Birmingham TreePeople.
Reposted by Councillor David Barker
So... transport funding until 2032. What's what? It's still a bit blurry and complicated, but we've got a long list now. Further news to come in autumn.
Making sense of Birmingham’s transport funding
Better Streets for Birmingham looks ahead to 2032 following new reports from local and regional authorities.
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:06 PM
So... transport funding until 2032. What's what? It's still a bit blurry and complicated, but we've got a long list now. Further news to come in autumn.
Reposted by Councillor David Barker
Brilliant news! 👏 Removing free parking and widening pavements will make the High Street much more pleasant. The planters are especially welcome - anything that stops pavement parking (which blights the street) is a big win.
#PavementsforPeople
#PavementsforPeople
🚨 Update on the Kings Heath Local Centre Scheme.
The Council's appointed contractor, Parade Civil Engineering Ltd, will commence works on Monday 2nd February 2026, with construction expected to last up to 4 weeks.
You can read about the plans here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/khea...
The Council's appointed contractor, Parade Civil Engineering Ltd, will commence works on Monday 2nd February 2026, with construction expected to last up to 4 weeks.
You can read about the plans here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/khea...
February 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Brilliant news! 👏 Removing free parking and widening pavements will make the High Street much more pleasant. The planters are especially welcome - anything that stops pavement parking (which blights the street) is a big win.
#PavementsforPeople
#PavementsforPeople
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.
February 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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.
Reposted by Councillor David Barker
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Councillor Waseem Zaffar. A stalwart advocate for clean air, social justice and children’s health, Waseem was a true supporter of us and our Birmingham work with Kirsten and Maya. Our thoughts are with his wife, children and family.
February 1, 2026 at 11:19 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Councillor Waseem Zaffar. A stalwart advocate for clean air, social justice and children’s health, Waseem was a true supporter of us and our Birmingham work with Kirsten and Maya. Our thoughts are with his wife, children and family.
🚨 Update on the Kings Heath Local Centre Scheme.
The Council's appointed contractor, Parade Civil Engineering Ltd, will commence works on Monday 2nd February 2026, with construction expected to last up to 4 weeks.
You can read about the plans here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/khea...
The Council's appointed contractor, Parade Civil Engineering Ltd, will commence works on Monday 2nd February 2026, with construction expected to last up to 4 weeks.
You can read about the plans here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/khea...
February 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM
🚨 Update on the Kings Heath Local Centre Scheme.
The Council's appointed contractor, Parade Civil Engineering Ltd, will commence works on Monday 2nd February 2026, with construction expected to last up to 4 weeks.
You can read about the plans here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/khea...
The Council's appointed contractor, Parade Civil Engineering Ltd, will commence works on Monday 2nd February 2026, with construction expected to last up to 4 weeks.
You can read about the plans here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/khea...
Last night, I received the shocking news that my friend and colleague, Councillor Waseem Zaffar, passed away suddenly, aged only 44, leaving behind his wife and young children. He also leaves an incredibly political legacy, but he hadn't even peaked.
@waseemzaffar.bsky.social
@waseemzaffar.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Last night, I received the shocking news that my friend and colleague, Councillor Waseem Zaffar, passed away suddenly, aged only 44, leaving behind his wife and young children. He also leaves an incredibly political legacy, but he hadn't even peaked.
@waseemzaffar.bsky.social
@waseemzaffar.bsky.social
This month, I spoke at the City Council Executive Business Report, focusing on the work going on in the Transport team and what more needs to be done to get the Council delivering for residents.
January 30, 2026 at 12:37 PM
This month, I spoke at the City Council Executive Business Report, focusing on the work going on in the Transport team and what more needs to be done to get the Council delivering for residents.
Residents are now being informed that the Cabinet decision on the LTN won't be coming next week. I have asked that we get an updated timescale.
Help me understand your views about the LTN: www.tinyurl.com/2026LTN
Here's the letter the local councillors and commissioners received:
Help me understand your views about the LTN: www.tinyurl.com/2026LTN
Here's the letter the local councillors and commissioners received:
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Residents are now being informed that the Cabinet decision on the LTN won't be coming next week. I have asked that we get an updated timescale.
Help me understand your views about the LTN: www.tinyurl.com/2026LTN
Here's the letter the local councillors and commissioners received:
Help me understand your views about the LTN: www.tinyurl.com/2026LTN
Here's the letter the local councillors and commissioners received:
This month I handed in a petition on behalf of over 300 residents calling for more enforcement on the number 50 bus route. I will provide an update of their response when I receive it.
You can see the survey here: www.tinyurl.com/fixthe50
You can see the survey here: www.tinyurl.com/fixthe50
January 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM
This month I handed in a petition on behalf of over 300 residents calling for more enforcement on the number 50 bus route. I will provide an update of their response when I receive it.
You can see the survey here: www.tinyurl.com/fixthe50
You can see the survey here: www.tinyurl.com/fixthe50
PLANNING CONSULTATION 2025/06607/PA
Site: 157 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, B14 6RP
Proposal: Erection of ancillary outbuilding to be used as community café
I have supported this and you can view the application and submit comments here: eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
Site: 157 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, B14 6RP
Proposal: Erection of ancillary outbuilding to be used as community café
I have supported this and you can view the application and submit comments here: eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
PLANNING CONSULTATION 2025/06607/PA
Site: 157 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, B14 6RP
Proposal: Erection of ancillary outbuilding to be used as community café
I have supported this and you can view the application and submit comments here: eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
Site: 157 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, B14 6RP
Proposal: Erection of ancillary outbuilding to be used as community café
I have supported this and you can view the application and submit comments here: eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/Pl...
At this month's meeting of the City Council, I presented an inquiry report into clean air, which I chaired. We made 16 recommendations, which were agreed unanimously cross-party and approved at the meeting.
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www.facebook.com/reel/1603751...
CMIS > Meetings
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January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
At this month's meeting of the City Council, I presented an inquiry report into clean air, which I chaired. We made 16 recommendations, which were agreed unanimously cross-party and approved at the meeting.
www.facebook.com/reel/1603751...
www.facebook.com/reel/1603751...
Reposted by Councillor David Barker
Scheduled for ~3.30pm today (subject to change), item 9 on the agenda is the Scrutiny Inquiry – Breathless in Birmingham: Clean Air Inquiry. Listen here: birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
Meeting of the City Council - 27/01/2026 - Tuesday 27 January 2026, 2:00pm - Birmingham City Council Webcasting
Meeting of the City Council - 27/01/2026 - Tuesday 27 January 2026, 2:00pm - Birmingham City Council Webcasting
birmingham.public-i.tv
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Scheduled for ~3.30pm today (subject to change), item 9 on the agenda is the Scrutiny Inquiry – Breathless in Birmingham: Clean Air Inquiry. Listen here: birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
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.'