Sutton Coldfield Trinity News

23/06/2026

I spent an enjoyable afternoon with members of the YMCA celebrating their 125 Anniversary. Thanks to dedicated work from volunteers its good to see an organisation succeed. Particularly valuable contribution to young people of all all abilities,helping them succeed in life .

23/06/2026

Norris Way Tip Update

Since last article Councillor Richard Parking and myself have been pushing Veolia to do more about helping to reduce waits at the tip and queuing traffic.

Capacity has been reduced at site and is being monitored.
Its not helped by 307 visits last weekthat were not booked and more action being sought.
Signage on entrance raoute to make visitors aware still needs action.
Staff engagement with queues will help.

Not helping traffic is the closure of Riland road until 26th June by South staffs waterworks .So allow extra time for your journey as there will be more traffic on local roads.

23/06/2026

Road works, road works and more road works that are causing problems around our Town.

Following my articles on the Tip and Lichfield Road Cadent works this week I have been made aware of are works around the town centre.

Like many residents I am getting fed up with closures ,some may well be needed and I written to the permit team seeking an holistic view of our town.

Currently Cadent are also working on Sommerville road and Monmouth drive as was alerted by Wyndley leisure centre .The work started on 22th June and will running until 10th July.

South Staffs waterworks are doing work in Riland Road which was closed on 22nd June to 26thJune.

South Staffs water will be doing work in Jerrard Drive until 24th June.

To avoid delays I would avoid some of these routes at peak times.

22/06/2026

Expect delays at Tamworth Road ,Lichfield Road ,Anchorage Road traffic lights until at least 26th June.

Cadent are doing gas works with temporary lights not far from pedestrian crossing near Bishop Vesey school . The temporary traffic lights shortly after the traffic lights and pedestrian crossing are causing queues. Especially along Tamworth Road and Little Sutton lane, and Lichfield road coming out of Sutton Coldfield Town Centre and from Mere green direction. Try to avoid Lichfield road at this location.

21/06/2026

18/06/2026

Rockingham Gardens

I have been made aware that contractor working with Kier Dooceys are doing some work to replace drains in a couple of places in the road today .This may mean temporary closure of two sections over the next two days, if work not completed today.
Residents should still be able to gain access.

18/06/2026

Meeting with Wyndley Leisure centre today.

Following a number of concerns raised by residents about security of the site and repairs I was invited to a meeting with Andy Bradshaw ( General Manager of this site and some others including the swimming pool) and Conor Francis (facility Manager).See picture below.

Birmingham Leisure Trust runs the site and has 4 years left on the lease from Birmingham Council.
Purchase orders have been completed for the roof repairs for work to be completed by the Winter which means an investment by the Trust of over £30000.
Staff lock the gates when pitches not in use and CCTV is now been considered with a decision due by September along with a number of other measure to deter trespass.

Over the years it was pleasing to hear the number of the users has increased to over 4000, looking to the future to give members a good service the car park will have ANPR system which will still give leisure members free parking, but those parking to go elsewhere will have to pay.

18/06/2026

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17/06/2026

Meeting of Sutton Park Advisory today included a visit to work being undertaken over recent months .
The meeting was joined by a number of observers including the new councillors John Cooper (Vesey Ward)and Raaj Shamji (Four Oaks). who are featured in one of pictures below.
During the visit we saw the work being done by the bee keepers who produce local honey which can be purchased at Blackroot Bistro..
We learnt about plans to install gates at the Blackroot Dam to keep the cattle off the grassed area at the rear of the dam to protect the structure.
We saw in the Gum Slade the valuable work being done by Friends of Sutton Park in clearing holly and bank protection work, along with work at the rear of Browns by Ebrook including the new bridge.

It was interesting to hear that the historic building of Midland lodge has been sold by Birmingham Council to a private owner.

A trial is taking place in letting local fishing club fish Keepers pool which has been mentioned elsewhere on social media. This is being monitored and evaluated over 12 months to see if this works for the park under strict conditions.