Former Councillor for Brandwood & Kings Heath in Birmingham City Councilhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mra4jml7p225We are still waiting to see if McDonalds make a formal Planning application for a drive-through in Stirchley. A lot of residents in Stirchley have been asking how to object to a proposed drive-through (whoever runs it) on planning terms in case it goes to the Council. https://tinyurl.com/StirchleyDriveThru22 Jul 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mra4jml7p225https://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mqznwpz67c26I've just signed this asking what the council and police can do about excessively noisy vehicles on the roads. https://www.change.org/p/require-action-on-excessively-noisy-vehicles-in-birmingham https://www.change.org/p/require-action-on-excessively-noisy-vehicles-in-birmingham?recruiter=1111619549&recruited_by_id=fc4db550-a807-11ea-8dee-5f1fb1f388cb&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_promote_or_share&utm_term=7ffbfeb4791347e5bc0378a181b7f358&utm_medium=copylink&share_id=cnBRy7SYpc19 Jul 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqznwpz67c26https://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mqplgkk3vk2dI'm really pleased to see the recommendations agreed at the last Sustainability and Transport Scrutiny meeting I chaired (on 23 April) have been sent to the new Cabinet team by the new Chair. That round table discussion focused on improving accessibility for those travelling with disabilities.15 Jul 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqplgkk3vk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mqmchwcdzk2k🚦Pershore Road Safety update 🚦 Over 250 people have now filled out the survey after Cotteridge School shared it with parents. I was invited to speak at Stirchley Neighbourhood Forum this week, where residents were really supportive. You can still sign and share it here: https://tinyurl.com/PershoreRoadSafety14 Jul 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmchwcdzk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mpyjn2akjs2jI'd encourage anyone opposing the proposal for a drive-through MacDonalds in Stirchley to argue against it on Planning grounds, if you want any success. Saying you don't like one chain because of that business itself won't help for Planning applications. https://mcdonaldsconsultation.co.uk/stirchley/the-site/06 Jul 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyjn2akjs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mpiovdykac2pPershore Road Safety Survey Every time I go past the junctions of Pershore Road and Lifford Lane or Fordhouse Lane, I take my life in my hands. I'm petitioning the local councillor and Council to use their local road safety funding to fix them. https://tinyurl.com/PershoreRoadSafety30 Jun 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpiovdykac2phttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mosfs7g3jk22Happy Queens Heath Pride! It's such a lovely day for it. The festivities are going on all afternoon into evening on York Road and Heathfield Road. Don't miss out! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️21 Jun 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosfs7g3jk22https://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mob2h5t4qc2u🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ So nice to see rainbow flags popping up in shop windows on Stirchley High Street. Thanks to Aphra Bakes, Couch, Deadbeat, Loaf, Cheddar, and anyone not pictured. Have you seen any others up? If you want a poster there's loads to collect from The Old Post Office (or message me). Happy Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈14 Jun 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mob2h5t4qc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mni4d77ezk2v🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍⚧️ I've made posters for businesses on Stirchley High Street to celebrate pride and stand up to all the division being pushed on us. If you want a copy for your home, there are loads available to pick up from The Old Post Office. I'm happy to drop them off to any businesses. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈04 Jun 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mni4d77ezk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mmo5tigxts2sPeople talk a lot about restoring trust in policing. I think trust begins with honesty about the past. Glad to see this from Simon Foster PCC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g95nqnzz9o25 May 2026 09:24 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmo5tigxts2shttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mmjlpwklzk2pHappy Pride to everyone celebrating! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️23 May 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmjlpwklzk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mm6yj7iwic2bI've been thinking a lot about the people attacked in Stirchley by those coming to Birmingham to put flags on lampposts and how the community has stood up to them again and again taking the flags down. But... what if we started putting different flags on display instead? 🏳️‍⚧️🌈19 May 2026 08:39 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm6yj7iwic2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mlyamuyqwc2eI got a shout out on @podsavetheuk.crooked.com - although it should be (former) councillor. I am concerned about some of the views we are seeing surface in candidates and new councillors. After the scenes in the Stirchley this week, we need leadership. https://open.spotify.com/episode/31qotTUP5hBSQS0qtdnEAl?si=AeAHSvxARBqQS8NaQWPkWw16 May 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyamuyqwc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mlql75xtes2eCongratulations to Jordan and Hamzah who won last week's election to represent Brandwood and Kings Heath ward. Commiserations to my ward partner of 4 years Lisa Trickett, her running mate Ben and the other candidates who spoke kindly of me during the campaign.13 May 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlql75xtes2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mlie3yos7c2xGetting a few messages this morning checking I'm not this Councillor David Barker... and yes I am THE David Barker but thankfully not THAT David Barker [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 May 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlie3yos7c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3ml6ebhbn6s2xThe past four years have passed by so quickly, it's easy to lose track of what we've achieved. With the election tomorrow, my term of office ends and someone new gets a chance to make an impact. Before I go, here's a short video of (some of) what I've done with you https://www.facebook.com/reel/250352582673552706 May 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ebhbn6s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3ml3s4ptkkc2oLast night I saw videos alleging intimidation on the streets between different parties' volunteers. Today I've seen a deeply misleading leaflet put out in my own ward. I'm aware of candidates being pressured to post homophobic content. I've never seen an election this bad.05 May 2026 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3s4ptkkc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mkzd3lcrbk2uThis is really sad to see. There's community support for a project that would prevent another tragedy like the death of Mayar - it's more than a symbolic tribute, it's actual action and positive change. I hope to see it picked up again after the election. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/anger-plan-pedestrianise-birmingham-road-3386278104 May 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzd3lcrbk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mkngtqgcb22tToday I met with Birmingham LGBT to discuss what more Birmingham City Council can do to support the LGBT+ community in our city. Following the meeting, I have written to the relevant Cabinet Members with six key asks that would improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of the community here.29 Apr 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkngtqgcb22thttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mkknpnqwus2gAt today's meeting of Cabinet, I attended as Chair of Sustainability and Transport Overview and Scrutiny to set out why Scrutiny voted to send the most recent decision on the Moseley and Kings Heath LTN back to Cabinet to be revised and clarified.28 Apr 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkknpnqwus2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mkka2vlgc22dCabinet is now live - I'll be speaking soon on the LTN. https://birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/108497928 Apr 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkka2vlgc22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mkaxvj24kk23🚶LTN Update Council officers have amended the latest report. My understanding is they intend to deliver the LTN on the West of Kings Heath High Street first, but, designs for the East side need more work, with all options on the table. Details here: https://birmingham.cmis.uk.com/birmingham/Meetings/tabid/70/ctl/ViewMeetingPublic/mid/397/Meeting/14686/Committee/2/SelectedTab/Documents/Default.aspx24 Apr 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaxvj24kk23https://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mk6m65u4ak27The Sustainability and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which I chair, has written to Birmingham City Council's Cabinet with nine recommendations on the subject of nature, biodiversity, and ecology - starting by declaring a nature emergency that comes with an action plan. Read it here:23 Apr 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6m65u4ak27https://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mk63k7ngzs25Sustainability and Transport Scrutiny will be live soon https://birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/108419423 Apr 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk63k7ngzs25https://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mjymxco7ck27🚨Do you want to know more about the local election candidates for Brandwood and Kings Heath? Kings Heath Neighbourhoods Forum are hosting two hustings, where you can ask questions and hear from the people hoping to be elected to represent you. Any questions, contact: kings.heath.forum@gmail.com21 Apr 2026 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjymxco7ck27https://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mjwa32iwok2pThe final Trusts and Charities committee meeting before the election is now live: https://birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/108382820 Apr 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwa32iwok2phttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mjrq6hybrc2zToday is Record Store Day, celebrating the 300+ independent record shops all across the UK and Ireland. Great to see Polar Bear on York Road in Kings Heath absolutely packed with customers and special vinyl releases to mark the occasion.18 Apr 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrq6hybrc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mjm4kw5lr22wAs part of the cross-party Clean Air Inquiry I chaired, we wrote to Government with four requests to transform public transport in Birmingham. Great to receive a supportive reply from @liliangreenwood.bsky.social, Minister for Local Transport, this week outlining how we can work together on this.16 Apr 2026 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjm4kw5lr22whttps://bsky.app/profile/david4bkh.bsky.social/post/3mjjvsu6jas26Don't forget! The deadline for registering to vote in this year's local elections is less than a week away - on the 20th April. You normally only need to register once or register again if you’ve changed your name, address or nationality. It usually takes about 5 minutes. https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote15 Apr 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:jonnehdv3td45baa73ujihb7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjvsu6jas26