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BACK TO SCHOOL: Chivenor School pupils launch interactive digital treasure hunt to uncover Castle Vale’s rich history  

Artwork and QR code for The Case of the Lost Legacy Keys

Words by Chivenor Primary School

Chivenor School pupils have officially launched a brand-new, interactive digital treasure hunt app designed to turn their area’s rich local heritage into an engaging summer holiday activity for local families.

The app features a specially mapped one-hour walking route that allows users to learn about the neighbourhood’s rich history.

To create this unique trail, children from the Pupil Parliament embarked on a community walk to pinpoint key historical locations. They then devised a clever series of interactive questions and trivia challenges that participants must successfully answer as they complete the outdoor hunt.

School reception and entrace to Chivenor Primary School / Image supplied by Chivenor Primary School

This innovative digital trail marks the exciting culmination of a deep heritage project. Enthusiastic students spent months thoroughly researching the vibrant evolution of Castle Vale, successfully tracing its ancient roots all the way back to Saxon times.

The young researchers also conducted several insightful interviews with long-term community members, capturing valuable and vivid personal stories from the past about the estate’s dramatic regeneration period during the 1990s.

Organisers shared that the project aims to give residents an entertaining and highly educational way to explore their surroundings over the school break.

While the initiative directly stems from the school’s ongoing anniversary celebrations, the primary focus always remains on providing a lasting, free resource for everyone to enjoy.

Local people can easily join the adventure by scanning a simple QR code, which instantly launches the application.

School leaders noted that the dedicated pupils are incredibly proud to see local families discover the wonderful hidden stories of beautiful Castle Vale today.

For more on Chivenor Primary School visit www.chivenor-gst.org

Chivenor Primary School is part of Griffin Schools Trust, for more information visit www.griffinschoolstrust.org

Chivenor Primary School is part of the Erdington Local BACK TO SCHOOL programme, working together to celebrate school life from staffroom to classroom.

If your school would like to know more about going BACK TO SCHOOL with Erdington Local, please email: edking@erdingtonlocal.com

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: YoungStars – Castle Vale Community Hub and youth service provider

Words by Shaun Hand

We don’t usually think of youth clubs as being family affairs, but that’s exactly how Castle Vale’s YoungStars began. “It was started by me and my parents,” explains founder and director Luke McLean.

“It was meant to be a one-night show at St Cuthbert’s Church – young people showing their talents, be it singing or playing an instrument – but all the other parents wanted it to continue.”

That was way back in 2004, when Luke was just 14. Today, he’s in charge, leading a dedicated team that meets a lot of different needs. As he puts it, “It’s gone from being just shows, to being a youth club, to being more about youth services.”

Celebrating Easter at YoungStars / Photograph supplied by YoungStars

YoungStars became a community interest company (CIC) in 2019. “We’re still volunteers; we’ve all got other jobs; but we’ve been able to grow a lot since becoming a CIC,” Luke says. “We’ve got a lot more structure, and we’re able to apply for more pots of funding rather than just relying on donations.”

Part of this growth was finding a permanent home. Luke laughs, “We’ve been based in every building on the Vale you can think of!”, but when the old public library on the High Street was closed YoungStars were able to secure the space for themselves – helping them to expand their remit even further.

Regular events include a wellbeing group for those aged 16 and over on Tuesday evenings (6-8.30pm), where young adults can have a cup of tea and a chat with YoungStars’ Rachel and Adam about whatever’s on their minds (under-18s must be accompanied by a parent) – and there’s a youth club for 5-16-year-olds every Wednesday and Friday evening (also 6-8.30pm).

YoungStars 20 year anniversary celebration / Photograph by Tracy Fisher

Friday’s events are run by volunteer Lauren. “She’s come all the way with us,” Luke tells me. “She started coming to the youth club when she was seven. She’ll be 22 this year, and as well as volunteering, she’s on our management Board.”

YoungStars also cater for adults with a ‘nourish and natter’ soup kitchen on Thursdays (5-6.30pm) and a community kitchen selling breakfast and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, between 9am and midday.

Activities at YoungStars Community Hub on Castle Vale / Photograph supplied by YoungStars

However, Castle Vale’s young people remain the focus of YoungStars and Luke is particularly excited that the group has received funding from the government’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme to fund 90 free places for children during the six week school holidays.

“That means all their food and activities are paid for, including swimming and trips to the seaside,” Luke explains, adding that (at the time of writing) there are still places available. To qualify, children have to be receiving free school meals.

YoungStars founder Luke McLean at VE Day celebratoin event in YoungStars’ Castle Vale / Photograph by Tracy Fisher

“We’ve been very lucky,” Luke reckons when talking about the HAF funding. But given his and the group’s longstanding devotion to help Castle Vale’s youth (and their parents), it feels more like sound judgement. From humble beginnings, YoungStars has become a crucial part of Castle Vale’s youth provision.

To find out more about YoungStars’ activities or remaining summer holiday places, visit www.facebook.com/youngstarshub or contact Luke or Lauren on 0121 661 7879.

For more on YoungStars visit www.weareyoungstars.com

If you are from a community group or an active volunteer anywhere in the Erdington constituency then we want to hear for you. Please email: community@erdingtonlocal.com

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ERDINGTON POLICE: Safer Towns Summer – How we’re working to keep Erdington safe this summer

Words by West Midlands Police

This year, we have launched our Safer Towns Summer initiative, and in Erdington this includes efforts being stepped up to reduce violence and anti-social behaviour, tackle town centre crime, solve problems, and provide visible reassurance.

We know that you feel safest when you can see our officers out and about, and understand the work that is being done to protect the community.

The initiative is running until the end of September, and we’ll be keeping you updated as it progresses.

Safer Towns Summer isn’t about introducing something new; it’s about sharing more of an insight into the work that happens every day, in Erdington and across the West Midlands, to reassure that we’re listening to your concerns and acting on your behalf.

Sign at the entrance to Erdington Town Centre by Six Ways Island / Photograph by Ed King

With warm weather, longer days, and lighter nights, we know that issues around anti-social behaviour continues to cause concern for residents, and our patrols will take action against that, as well as drug-dealing, and street drinking.

We’re also working closely with local businesses, as we understand the impact that retail crime has on them. By working with them, we hope that we can tackle crime like shop theft and keep retail workers safe.

We’re also working closely with our partners to directly address some of the causes of this crime and build on the work of dedicated local neighbourhood officers.

We’ll keep you up to date on our social media channels and WMNow as we work to make our area the safest and best place it can be.

For more on the police and crime in Erdington visit www.westmidlands.police.uk/area/your-area/west-midlands/birmingham/erdington

You can also follow the Erdington police team on Twitter www.x.com/ErdingtonWMP

 

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COMMUNITY ANCHORS: B:CAN – Inspiring change

Witton Lodge Community Association at B:CAN Annual Conference / Photograph supplied by WLCA

Words by Witton Lodge Community Association

The Birmingham Community Action Network’s (B:CAN) first Annual Conference was held at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.

B:CAN members were joined by partners, community organisations and stakeholders to celebrate and champion the inspiring work taking place to revitalise communities across the city.

Afzal Hussain, Chief Officer at Witton Lodge Community Association, is Chair of the Network. He said: “We are extremely proud of our progress made and IN realising B:CAN’s true potential when communities, funders & partners unite behind a shared purpose.

“The conference underlined how we are energised, ready for the journey ahead and excited about the impact we will create together.”

Images from the B:CAN Annual Conference / Photographs supplied by WLCA

For more on the Birmingham Community Action Network visit: www.bcan.co.uk

For more on Witton Lodge Community Association, visit www.wittonlodge.org.uk

Witton Lodge Community Association is a leading partner in the Erdington Local COMMUNITY ANCHORS programme, supporting independent local and community journalism.

Click on the image below to read WLCA COMMUNITY ANCHORS news pages in the July/August edition of Erdington Local, as first published on 16 July 2026.


 

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: CAMEO – a welcoming social group that brings older locals together

Members of CAMEO taken during group excursion / Image taken from Erdington Local archives, from feature on community groups supported by the ENNS

Words by Shaun Hand

For 25 years, Erdington’s CAMEO group has been helping retired local residents to connect, stay active, and keep learning.

Erdington Local spoke to Volunteer Co-ordinator Angela Richards to learn more about the group, how it works, and what their plans for the future are.

“We’re not just a group that sits down,” tells Angela. “CAMEO is for older people who still want to contribute; who still want to learn and do things.”

The volunteer-run group, whose name stands for ‘Come and Meet Each Other’, convene every Tuesday morning, from 10am until 12pm, in the church hall at the back of Six Ways Erdington Baptist Church on Wood End Road. Meetings include refreshments, quizzes, guest speakers, and more. The group also organise regular daytrips, both locally and further afield. All for just £2 per week.

Angela first became involved with CAMEO because her mother, Gloria, was one of the group’s original volunteers. “I used to go and pick her up,” Angela explains. “And then I got involved, doing little things like helping to find activities and speakers.”

Image of senior adults in a social setting / Image taken from Adobe Stoke Images

Fast-forward to today, and CAMEO enjoys a wide range of both activities and guest speakers. The weekly meet-ups start with a chat over tea and toast. As Angela says, “It’s a chance for people who feel lonely or isolated and want to meet up, talk, and do things with people of a similar age. Some members are bereaved and dealing with loss, and this is the only chance they get to sit and socialise with others.”

Physical health is also important, with sessions including some light chair exercises and health-focused talks from speakers such as Dr Jha of Kingsbury Road Medical Centre. In some instances, these talks can prove potentially life-saving.

Six Ways Baptist Church, where CAMEO hold regular meetings / Photograph by Ed King

After one on sepsis, Angela herself realised that, “I was able to highlight someone who wasn’t well. She went into hospital, and it turned out she did indeed have sepsis.” There are also visits from staff at Wheelwright Road Pharmacy, offering tests on things like blood pressure and eyesight.

Beyond the church hall, the group also gets out and about. Upcoming daytrips include a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum at the end of July and the Trentham Estate in September. They also stay closer to home, organising trips to local garden centres and the like.

You get a lot for a couple of quid a week, then. But as Angela points out, it couldn’t happen without extra funding.

Angela Richards accepting award from Care UK at Elederflower Grange opening event / Photograph by Shaun Fellows (Shine Pix Ltd) and supplied by Care UK

When I speak to her, she’s keen to thank the Sutton & Erdington Lions Club for nominating her for her (well-deserved) £500 award from Care UK’s new Elderflower Grange care home on Orphanage Road – “a wonderful, forward-thinking establishment” – which will help CAMEO continue their incredible work.

Further support has come from the Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme.

“I just want people to be aware there are good things going on in Erdington,” Angela says. “Especially for older people.”

CAMEO is one of the finest examples.

For more information on CAMEO contact Angela Richards directly on 07342 154 267 or by emailing angelarichards82@yahoo.co.uk

If you are from a community group or an active volunteer anywhere in the Erdington constituency then we want to hear for you. Please email: community@erdingtonlocal.com

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NEWS: ‘Engage with Waste’ team back in Erdington Town Centre to talk about new household waste and recycling collections – Wednesday 29 July

Words by Ed King

Birmingham City Council’s Public Participation Team will be back in Erdington Town Centre on Wednesday 29 July, to talk to local residents about the proposed changes to household waste and recycling collections.

The team will be meeting members of the public at the High Street Hut – the wooden chalet on the pedestrianised area of Erdington High Street in between B&M and Wilton Market – from 12:30am to 4pm.

There is not advance booking required, with the team talking to Erdington locals on a first come first seen basis.

Erdington Business Improvement District (BID) will be setting up some additional seating and cover, as well as free bottle of waters, so people can wait in comfort to be seen and allow more residents to have a chance to engage with the Council.

Engage with Waste team on Erdington High – 16 July / Photograph supplied by Erdingotn BID

The ‘Engage with Waste’ Public Participation Team first came to Erdington High Street on 16 July, as part of an ongoing public consultation campaign ahead of the proposed changes to household waste and recycling collections.

The team are also looking for feedback from members of the public about the upcoming changes to waste and recycling services, which they state could “directly shape” how the services are to be delivered.

(Please note, the Public Participation Team are not responsible for any policy making, legislation, or disputes over working practices, employment status, and pay.)

Mini bins as part of Engage with Waste display / Photograph supplied by Erdington BID

A spokesperson for the Public Participation Team told Erdington Local: “We are really pleased to have the opportunity to speak with Erdington residents directly about the upcoming changes to their waste and recycling services.

“Our goal is to help everyone understand the new weekly food waste collections and the return of recycling services, which now include additional recycling capacity.”

They added: “We are here to support the community with any questions they might have, and importantly, to gather their feedback. Listening to Erdington residents will directly shape how we communicate and roll out these services across the rest of the city.”

Birmingham Council House taken from behind Heras fencing in Victoria Square / Photograph by Ed King

Birmingham City Council has been in an ongoing dispute with Waste Management works and the unions that represent them, especially Unite the Union, since January 2025.

(Click here to read Erdington Local’s feature ‘What a load of rubbish – a look at the history of Birmingham’s battle over bin bags’ – first published in April 2025.)

Following the recent Council Elections in May, the minority coalition – led by Cllr Roger Harker (Lib Dems) and Cllr Julien Pritchard (Greens) – announced a new schedule of household waste and recycling collections, although many outside the Cabinet raised concerns over a lack of consultation on the new policy.

Birmingham City Council is subsequently rolling out a public engagement campaign across the city, to talk directly to Birmingham residents about the proposed changes.

For more on waste and recycling services across Birmingham, visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20009/waste_and_recycling

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NEWS: ‘World’s biggest tent pegging show’ comes to Ward End Park on Sunday 26 July

Words by Ed King

What organisers are promoting as the ‘world’s biggest tent pegging show’ is set to take place at Ward End Park on Sunday 26 July, brought to Birmingham by the Prince Malik Ata Tent Pegging Association (PMATPA).

Completely free to attend, and a fun day out for all ages, the tent pegging event starts at 11am and runs throughout the day.

Public parking is available at Wood End Park, with the ground accessible by the No 94 and No 95 buses on Washwood Heath Road.

Being held in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the tent pegging event on 25 July will bring together skilled riders from across the country – competing for the coveted ‘Tent Pegging Memorial Cup 2026’.

The West Midlands Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Dame Beverly Lindsay DBE OD OBE, will also be in attendance at the event.

Malik Ata at Horse and Cattle Show in Lahore, Pakistan / Photograph by Malik Amin Khan

Alongside the ten pegging competition, organisers are promoting a variety of attractions and activities – including horse riding demonstrations and a traditional cavalry display.

First played in the 4th Century BC, the sport requires riders to gallop at speed towards as small ‘tent peg’ embedded in the ground – the rider must make contact with the ‘peg’ and lift it from the ground using a sword or lance.

Reported to have evolved from the Indian and Pakistani subcontinent, the sport came from skills learned by cavalry in combat, where they would train to attack the soft flesh on the feet of elephants used in battle.

Requiring immense precision, ancient cavalry riders would charge the elephant and strike the vulnerable flesh behind the toenails of the big beasts – who would then rear up and throw their riders to the ground.

Horse show organised by the XIII British Corps at Ecoivres, 20 June 1917 / Copyright © IWM

The term ‘tent pegging’ also derives from similar pre-dawn raids made at enemy encampments, where the riders would pull the literal tent pegs from the ground and collapse the messes and sleeping quarters of their opponents before attacking.

An official Olympic sport in Asia, tent pegging now is one of the ten equestrian disciplines and held it’s first ‘World Cup’ in Oman in 2014 – where South Africa beat the host nation to take home the inaugural championship cup.

The recognised international governing body of tent pegging is International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) which has its headquarters in Muscat, Oman – with branches across the world in England, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, and India.

Wood End Park / Still image taken from video by Birmingham City Council

The official governing both in the UK is the British Tent Pegging Association (BTPA), with the sport further championed in Britain by the Prince Malik Ata Tent Pegging Association – named after the first elected President of the Equestrian & Tent Pegging Federation of Pakistan, and one of the ITPF founders.

Tent pegging in the UK has grown from just a handful of riders in 2006 to now boasting over 25 clubs across the country.

To learn more about tent pegging in the UK visit www.britishtentpeggingassociation.co.uk

 

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NEWS: Erdington High Street Community Market on Saturday 25 July – 10am to 4pm

Words by Ed King

Erdington’s High Street Community Market is back on Saturday 25 July – with stalls and children’s games open to the public from 10am to 4pm.

Held on the pedestrianised area in between Wilton Indoor Market and B&M Superstore, the Community Market will bring back some of its favourite regular local traders – joined by some new stalls – selling arts, crafts, toys, clothes, and homemade cakes, brownies, and sweet treats.

The free bouncy castle will be open to children from 10am to 4pm, with a free face painter decorating young face from 11am to 2pm.

Children enjoying a free bouncy castle at Erdington High Street Community Market / Photograph by Ilona Zielinska

Arts All Over the Place will also be back with their arts and crafts stand – offering a peaceful time out for both young people and adults, in a shady corner of the High Street.

Live steelpan drum music will be played by Jamani, giving Erdington High Street some calypso vibes as people have a relaxing browse across the stalls and local businesses.

Browsing the stalls at Erdington High Street Community Market / Photograph by Ilona Zielinska

Erdington Business Improvement District will also be offering free bottled water from the High Street Hut through the event, with the occasional free ice cream handed out to attendees during the day – helping everyone stay cool in the summer heat.

Click here to visit the Facebook event page for the Erdington High Street Community Market on Saturday 25 July.

Having a cuppa and a natter at Erdington High Street Community Market / Photograph by Ilona Zielinska

The Community Markets are organised by the Erdington BID, with support from Birmingham City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority – as part of the BID’s LOVE YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY and Celebrate Erdington campaigns, helping promote Erdington Town Centre.

A spokesperson from Erdington BID told: “Our July High Street Community Market will be mark six months since we started these monthly events, and it has been an absolute joy to see people come into Erdington Town Centre and have a fun afternoon together.

“Plus, the stalls are selling some truly unique gifts – from local traders and crafters – which you simply won’t find anywhere else.

“So, if you’re looking for a special birthday present or gift, then you should definitely come down and check out what’s on offer.”

Browsing the stalls at Erdington High Street Community Market / Photograph byBianca Pirvuceanu

Erdington BID is also building a group of local volunteers, to help support events and work on other activities that support Erdington Town Centre – such as community litter picks, gardening, and outreach work with local care homes and residential centre.

Anyone interested in volunteering should email: erdingtonhighstreet@hotmail.co.uk

PICTURE GALLERY: Erdington High Street Community Markets / Photographs by Ilona Zielinska, Ed King, Darren Dodd, and Bianca Pirvuceanu

For more from the Erdington Business Improvement District visit www. erdingtonhighstreet.co.uk

Or follow Celebrate Erdington on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CelebrateErdington

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NEWS: Council hold public engagement sessions about household waste and recycling collections in Erdington Town Centre – Thursday 16 July

Words by Ed King

Birmingham City Council’s Public Participation Team will be in Erdington Town Centre on Thursday 16 July, inviting members of the public to talk to them about the upcoming changes to household waste and recycling collections.

The team will be situated on the pedestrianised area of Erdington High Street, by the wooden Community & Creative Hub in between B&M and Wilton Market, from 10am to 1pm.

Additional seating and cover will be provided by Erdington BID, allowing more people to have a chance to engage.

The Council team will then move over to Erdington Leisure Centre, setting up an information stand inside the sports facility by the reception, for an afternoon engagement session from 2pm to 5pm.

Both sessions are completely free to attended and require no advance booking, with members of the public attending seen on a first come first served basis.

Uncollected rubbish outside residentail properties in Erdington Town Centre / Photograph by Ed King

Please note, the Public Participation Team will be able to answer questions people may have about the recently announced changes to waste and recycling collections – but are not responsible for any policy making, legislation, or disputes over working practices, employment status, and pay.

They are also looking for feedback from members of the public about the upcoming changes to waste and recycling services, which they state could “directly shape” how the services are to be delivered.

A spokesperson for the Public Participation Team told Erdington Local: “We are really pleased to have the opportunity to speak with Erdington residents directly about the upcoming changes to their waste and recycling services.

“Our goal is to help everyone understand the new weekly food waste collections and the return of recycling services, which now include additional recycling capacity.”

Birmingham Town House as seen behind Heras fencing / Photograph by Ed King

They added: “We are here to support the community with any questions they might have, and importantly, to gather their feedback. Listening to Erdington residents will directly shape how we communicate and roll out these services across the rest of the city.”

Birmingham City Council has been in an ongoing dispute with Waste Management works and the unions that represent them, especially Unite the Union, since January 2025.

Although the issue – reportedly about equal pay, job descriptions, and a number of potential redundancies – persists from previous Labour administrations and goes back to as far as 2017, when John Clancy was then leader of the Council.

(Click here to read Erdington Local’s feature ‘What a load of rubbish – a look at the history of Birmingham’s battle over bin bags’ – first published in April 2025.)

Following the recent Local Election in May – where the Birmingham Labour Group lost control of the Council – a minority coalition was formed between the Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and some independent councillors, with Cllr Roger Harmer (Lib Dems) voted in a Council Leader.

Shortly after taking office a new schedule of collections was announced, with many members of opposing parties complaining the was inadequate consultation and the new policy was forced through.

Birmingham City Council is now rolling out a citywide engagement programme, talking to members of the public about the proposed changes to their household waste and recycling service.

For more on waste and recycling services across Birmingham, visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20009/waste_and_recycling

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OPINION: Hope on the horizon with Erdington’s new Police Sergeant Millard – a message from Erdington’s Town Centre Manager

Erdington Town Centre sign by Six Ways Island / Photograph by Ed King

Ed’s note… This article was first published in the Erdington Local monthly newspaper, out on shelf from 18 June.

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Words by Ed King – Erdington Town Centre Manager

After taking over as Town Centre Manager in March 2025, I spent the first six months meeting with the local Neighbourhood Police Team (NPT) and officers from Operation Fearless.

It was an exciting time, with high profile policing in Erdington Town Centre and extensive media coverage about the impact the near million-pound police initiative was making.

And it was working, too.

Operation Fearless team on Erdington High Street during initial launch – Photograph supplied by West Midlands Police

But as a rising balloon gets higher in the sky, the easier it can burst. And with a loud pop and dull thud, once the team left Erdington all the good work achieved by Operation Fearless came hurtling back to earth. £880,000 to disrupt the problem. Or move it from Iceland to Borsch Electrical.

So, excitement turned to frustration. Then anger, as I watched revolving door sergeants and inspectors leave no visible strategy, or police officers, on the ground. And for the next six months I had more meetings, and more frustration, mostly ending in the words: “…just do your job.”

Now I don’t know how to run a police force as much as I know how to fly a plane, which (you should know before taking your seat) I don’t. At all. We’d crash before take off.

(l-r) Street Pastor talking to Designated Nieghbourhood Officer on Erdington High Street / Photograph by Ed King

But what I meant was the answer – to me, and to the entire retail, consumer, and residential community in Erdington Town Centre – was simple. Regular, physical, uniformed, and active police presence on Erdington High Street.

Building a network and building trust. Doing their job. Or rather, being left alone, and in place, to do their job continuously. Simple.

And whilst I don’t know how many annual salaries the cost of Operation Fearless could have paid for, I do know without an effective handover to the NPT it counted for nothing.

Sergeant Millard (far left) with members of Erdington BID and local stall holders at Erdington High Street Community Market / Photograph by Ilona Zielinska

I also know, have met, and have seen doing their job, we have some excellent officers working the Erdington patch. The problem is they’re seldom left there for long, and after a list of false starts and promises from those above them you start to switch off.

Then, after the second sergeant in under a year had signed up and signed off, I got a call from Detective Chief Inspector Askew – a copper’s copper who led Operation Fearless, and one of the only boys in blue I still allowed myself to trust.

“There’s a new sergeant coming to Erdington… give her a chance, you’ll like her. She gets the job done.”

So, I did. And DCI Askew was right. She was new and her approach was refreshing, and it could work too. Click here to meet her for yourself, Sergeant Claire Millard.

Now all West Midlands Police need to do is their job and support her.

For more from Erdington Business Improvement District (BID) visit www.erdingtonhighstreet.co.uk or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CelebrateErdington

Erdington BID is a key partner in the Erdington Local COMMUNITY ANCHORS programme, supporting independent local and community journalism.