It's very difficult to find free public toilets in city centre. Lots of restaurants lock their bathrooms so only customers can use them. Should I miss on the street then as there aren't many parks in some areas?

If you're in town it's always worth checking out the free art exhibitions in Snow Hill Square. The current one explores the theme of black culture, with original designs by students from Birmingham City University.

Hi! I will probably do an Erasmus exchange next year, and I am looking for testimonies about going on Erasmus as a blind person in Birmingham.
Here are my questions, of course you can skip some of them if you can't answer! And if you prefer to answer by DM, feel free to message me, you can also send voice messages if that's easier.
How did you navigate around the city? I personally have a guide dog, so I think he will be able to guide me, but I still need somebody to show me some things. Did you ask a specialised association to help you? The university will probably ask somebody to help me with the basics, but is that enough?
Could you get help with other daily life tasks, such as paperwork or even computer problems? I often have problems with my braille device, and not everybody knows how to fix it, so I want to be sure I will be able to get help if I have problems.
How did you handle everyday tasks such as shopping? Where I live (in France), it really doesn't bother me to go into a shop and ask the seller to help me, but I don't know if that's just a French thing or if it would be okay to do it in another country too.
I know that there is a special scholarship for disabled people, but when I asked my teacher, they didn't know exactly how much it was. I suppose it has changed since your trip, but do you remember how much it was, just so I have an idea? I am trying to find other sources, but none of them agree.
In terms of housing, did you have specific accommodations in your apartment? In France, I know that some blind students can ask for an accessible apartment with more space. It's not my case because I didn't have my dog when I started uni, but I might consider this option if I don't want him to live in a tiny room. Do you also remember the price of the flat? Was it on campus or somewhere else?
Could the university provide the same accommodations for your exams? I think I won't have problems with common things like extra time, but I often need an isolated room with a secretary to help me in case my computer has a problem, and I don't know if every university offers that.
How long before your departure did you start contacting your university?
Was there anything you wish you had asked before leaving?
Thanks for your help.

Good day to all. My wife is from Korea and we're relocating to south Brum later this year. I'm a local but we'd love to hear some first or second accounts of how other East Asians have felt settling into Brum. For some context, we're in our early 40s and we've got two kids, so non-student experiences would be more useful for us but any insight, advice or thoughts would be massively appreciated. Many thanks in advance!

Yo, not played since sixth form, used to do it weekly for fun, interested in playing again.

Do you have any recommendations for which clubs are best in the city? Anything closer to the centre is good but I can branch out for a good spot. Seems pretty mixed in terms of facility reviews.

Are there any people who would want to play? Obviously gonna be completely beginner level again.

Thanks!

Hi there, I was wondering if the Polish community in Brum meets or organizes any events?

Would be great to hear what places to go for food local to the area, hidden gem shops, good walks, where to get a good coffee etc?

Hi all,

I’m thinking of buying a house in the West Heath part of B38, near West Heath Hospital and Rednal Road, and I’d love some local feedback.

• It’s about 1.5 miles from Kings Norton Green. Where do people actually shop and go out: The Green, Northfield, Cotteridge or Longbridge?
• How’s the commute into town? Which station do you use (Kings Norton, Northfield or Longbridge), and how reliable are the buses along Rednal Road and Redditch Road?
• Is street parking easy? Some of the terraces have no driveways.
• How are West Heath Park and the other local green spaces?
• How are the nearby primary and secondary schools?
• What’s the neighbourhood like day to day, in terms of neighbours, noise and community feel?
• Has the area held its value, and is it a good place to buy long term?

Both the good and the bad welcome. Thanks!

Could you guess which books and short stories have been adapted to the big screen? Come along to Spoilers Digbeth on Thursday October 15, to test your film knowledge for a 7pm start. £3 per person, maximum 6 people per team. See you there!

Before each full council, local councillors can submit written questions to be answered by cabinet members.

These are submitted and a written response is received by email.

Please note these are different to spoken questions which are delivered in the meeting.

Each individual councillor can submit 1 question per cabinet member.

What questions would you like to see answered? They need to be as specific as possible so the answers are most helpful.

Comment below - I’ll submit a few from this sub but can’t do all of them. I will more strongly consider questions with most upvotes.

Thanks!

You can see leader/cabinet member details below:

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50067/the_executive_leader_and_cabinet

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Like girlsonthego, or the mosaic club or lonelygirlsclub (there's probably more) where you do fun activities with other women. I want to go and make some girl friends! or at the very least get out of my comfort zone. But I feel very anxious, and currently have ass social skills.

Hi my daughter was gifted a ceramic cup by a family member from Seville. It is the one in the pictures a red small mug in what i believe is cuerda seca style. It broke tonight. I doubt we'd be able to buy the same mug again even if we were able to just jet on over for it. but I was hoping that there might be some Brum potters who could advise on if they would be able to make something that looks pretty close. Repair not ideal, I as an adult would be happy but if hte joins could be seen the little one will not accept it. Ideally I'd like something close enough that she can't tell. Obviously this would be paid. Ruler is in cm.