Simon Needle, Principal Arboriculturist and Ecologist, City Design Team, Birmingham City Council

General overview of Birmingham’s City of Nature plan, bringing more elements of the environment into the city centre and explaining the incorporation of the Future Parks accelerator

Exploring how the plan will be delivered and the pilot currently in place, discussing ESG factors and the matrix of green space

Environmental justice

Exploring the pilot’s progression over its 5-year length, which started mid-2022 and biodiversity net gain

Identifying engagement with the local community and appointing green champions, consultation taking place

Exploring the no-go area idea and responsible use of the park spaces