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The land on which Cannon Hill Park now stands was once part of the extensive estates belonging to the Ryland family. In 1873, Miss Louise Anne Ryland, who was then living in Warwickshire, donated just over 57 acres of meadowland, which was part of her villa built on a...

Sustainable transport in Birmingham includes an expanding electric bus network, the development of mobility centers with ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers and new green tourist areas to promote active travel such as walking and cycling. Residents and visitors can use an extensive public transport system, including buses and trains, to...

Birmingham branch of Friends of the Earth was established as an official, independent local group linked to the UK-wide Friends network, probably around the time the national organization was forming in the early 1970s. The local group has been based at The Warehouse since at least 1977 and has...

The modern history of waste processing in Birmingham focuses on two main types of facilities: waste processing plants for sorting secondary raw materials and waste processing plants for producing fuel or other energy, such as electricity. One such facility is the SITA waste processing plant on Lendor Street. Veolia...

They say there is nothing better than tap water in Birmingham. It is not just clean, it is refreshing. It is no coincidence that it is consumed by over a million residents and visitors to the city. What's more, Birmingham water was once recognised as the best-tasting water in...

Birmingham does not have a metro in the traditional sense, but it does have a network of high-speed trams, or, as the locals call it, Stadtbahn, called the West Midlands Metro. This line connects Birmingham with Wolverhampton, passing through other cities in the region. It was opened in 1999....

Sustainability West Midlands is an organisation that campaigns for sustainable development in both the city of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. Its work is guided by cooperation with members from various sectors. All this allows us to achieve favourable positive changes in all areas of interest as...

The Birmingham canal network is one of the most complex networks in the world. At its centre is the bustling city centre, the Gas Street Basin crossroads. It is home to colourful boats and historic canal architecture that sit unashamedly and seamlessly alongside lively, modern restaurants, cafés, and bars....

Since its inception in 1879, the aim of the Birmingham Beekeepers' Association has been to promote beekeeping and support beekeepers. The Association offers a wide range of activities for all levels of beekeeping, including beginner and advanced courses, courses for more experienced beekeepers, as well as talks, lectures and...

Agriculture is a dynamic sector, and its role is of great importance today. It's no secret that the world's population is growing, and it needs to be fed. According to forecasts, nine billion people will need to be fed by 2050. If we look at the issue in detail,...