Pavement Parking Update

📢 Update on Pavement Parking

Following up on the pavement parking video I shared earlier this week, I’ve now received a written response from the Transport Minister, Lillian Greenwood MP, which you can read below 👇

Why this matters:

In Hodge Hill and Solihull North, blocked pavements aren’t a nuisance — they’re a daily barrier for disabled residents, older people, and parents with pushchairs.

What the Minister has confirmed:

• New powers for councils to tackle pavement obstruction from 2026

• Enforcement officers will be able to act where pavements are blocked

• Longer-term powers for councils to introduce wider pavement parking bans

This should give Birmingham City Council the practical tools it needs to deal with one of the most common issues residents raise with me.

I’ll keep pushing to make sure these powers are delivered and properly resourced.