Editor's choice September 2007

Balsall Heath Accident Blackspot

Frustrated Balsall Heath residents campaigned on Edward Road for improved traffic calming measures to protect the local area. The gathering that took place on the 7th September was a commemoration to mark a year, since a speeding car on the same road killed a young male cyclist.

A year on and the concerned residents are unhappy about the lack of changes made on the hazardous road, which has seen a significant number of traffic accidents. The group are adamant that with the correct measures in place the safety of the road will increase. They are pressuring the Council to take action before another fatal accident occurs.

Sparkbrook Ward councillor Salma Yaqoob said, “I share the residents concerns about the traffic warning. We must do all we can to ensure such tragedies are avoided in the future. This can be prevented by having adequate safety measures in place”.