Hello!There are planters and trellis at each of the Local Travel Points.We want you to decide what plants you would like to see here. These plants will go towards improving biodiversity in your area. The plants will be attractive and provide habitats for insects and wildlife sharing our urban spaces as their homes.&nbsp;We need a mix of perennials, climbers and shrubs.&nbsp;Please add your suggestions here: <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://pointshalesowen.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/planting-for-local-travel-points/step1" id="isPasted">Have Your Say Today - Flowers and Plants for the Local Travel Points - Local Travel Point Pilot (commonplace.is)</a>&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1711548697/projects/64be407de23ee7c0b562bad8/ypq0sgjszdefqgd7kbqg.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" alt="Image of trellis planter and plater box at Andrew Road local travel point">Thanks,Lauren

What plants would you like to see?

Hello Halesowen!Thank you for all your feedback so far on the Local Travel Point pilot. It’s been great to talk to local people about the plan and hear your views. Alongside the survey on Commonplace, we hosted a pop up in the Cornbow Shopping Centre, had an online drop in, visited some local exercise groups, and gathered comments from social media.134 people participated in the survey, with 84% being from Halesowen. 59% of respondents are male, 41% are female, and 37% have a disability. People who use a range of different ways to get around the local area took part. 7 in 10 use their cars, 4 in 10 use buses, and 2 in 10 use bikes or other types of wheeling.Here’s a snapshot of the survey results:<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1710928550/projects/64be407de23ee7c0b562bad8/iyshxhhkfvwwthqyxkvq.png" style="width: 559px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="bar graph showing majority of peopl eloved or liked the local travel point locations">Graph showing what people think about the locations<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1710928556/projects/64be407de23ee7c0b562bad8/h0m8kqdqbyi129xrbjit.png" style="width: 532px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Andrew road majority of people love or like it. Cross street majority of people like it. Huntingtree park majority of people love and like it">Graph showing what people think about each Local Travel Point site&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1710928565/projects/64be407de23ee7c0b562bad8/zloesalnbpl6judhzrln.png" style="width: 562px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="graph showing sentiment towards the set of services at local travel points. 36% love them, 34% like them, 15% neutral, 7% dislike, 7% hate them">Graph showing what people think about the set of services You can <a class="fr-green" href="https://pointshalesowen.commonplace.is/en-GB/contributions/proposal/the-halesowen-pilot-network">read the comments online</a>. All these results will help to shape the pilot over the coming year and the plan for Local Travel Points across the region.What’s next?We will start installing the Local Travel Points over the next couple of months. Starting with Huntingtree Park on 24th March.This project is a pilot, so you will be hearing from me again after installation to find out how you are getting on with using them!Want to get involved?We are working with Ikon and local artist Tom Hicks to create a sculpture at the Cross Street site. Please check out the dates below to come on a photo walk and input into the design.Workshop Dates:Saturday 6 April, 11am–1pm&nbsp;Saturday 20 April, 11am–1pmWorkshops for young people:Tom Hicks and <a href="https://www.ikon-gallery.org/education/ikon-youth-programme" target="_blank">Ikon Youth Programme</a> invite local residents aged 16–21 to join their workshopsWednesday 27 March, 11am–1pm– with Liz Berry &nbsp;Thursday 4 April, 11am–1pmPlease email <a class="fr-green" href="mailto:education@ikon-gallery.org">education@ikon-gallery.org</a> to register your interest and receive a booking form. Places will be confirmed by Ikon’s Education team via email.&nbsp;All the best,LaurenEngagement Officer&nbsp;

Survey results

Hi,There are just a few days left to have your say on the<a class="fr-green" href="https://pointshalesowen.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/the-halesowen-pilot-network/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;Local Travel Points survey.&nbsp;</a>The survey is closing on Monday 19th February at midnight. After which, we will review all feedback to understand your views and refine the proposal.Please make sure you verify your email address after you have completed the survey. So that we can use your feedback.&nbsp;Thank you to those that have given their feedback so far and joined one of our events. You are helping to shape our exciting pilot coming to Halesowen!Many thanks,LaurenEngagement Officer, TfWM

Survey Closing 19th February

Local Travel Points are green public spaces that bring together everything you need to get from A to B. You can choose from:
-help to travel actively, including West Midlands Cycle Hire, bike storage, and tools
-services for local living, like parcel lockers, electric vehicle charging, and car clubs
Save money, be active, and love where you live. 