Accessible & Sustainable Colmore ensures the District is easy to reach, navigate, and enjoy, championing inclusive mobility, sustainable travel, and smarter infrastructure. We reduce energy costs for businesses, influence accessibility policy, and promote walking, cycling, and public transport as a Green Travel District. Collaborating on Clean Air Zone initiatives, efficient freight, and major infrastructure projects, we shape the District’s environmental and transport future. By influencing regional policy and guiding development, we create a Colmore that works for everyone, now and forever, setting standards for accessibility, sustainability, and urban innovation.
Each Birmingham Colmore working group delivers a variety of projects tailored to its focus, turning strategy into action. These initiatives bring measurable impact, strengthen the District, and enhance the Colmore experience for businesses, professionals, and visitors, making the area safer, vibrant, and welcoming.
Each Birmingham Colmore working group is guided by a dedicated team of members who meet regularly with us. Their expertise, insight, and suggestions help shape projects and initiatives, ensuring our work reflects real business needs and delivers meaningful impact across the District.
Will Martin
Transport Planning Manager – City Centre
Adrian Shortland
Environment & Sustainability Manager, West Midlands Police
We love working with people who share our passion for making a difference. If you’re keen to help us deliver the goals set out in our Business Plan, we’d love to hear from you! Right now, we have several opportunities to join Working Groups and play a part in shaping the future of Birmingham Colmore.