The Community Justice Centre

Formerly The Firebird pub, Belle Vue, Pershore Road, Edgbaston.

WE, that is, Justice not Crisis, New Society Network, Birmingham Free Space, Birmingham Food Not Bombs, Housing 4 All and The Green Party and other interested individuals, have mobilized a direct action campaign in the form of a protest squat at The Firebird pub (now known as The Community Justice Centre) on Belle Vue, off Pershore Road, Edgbaston.

WE are occupying and transforming this once abandoned and disused space into a Community Social Centre. We now have a library, cosy seating area, a space for cooking and making tea, and can offer free advice on debt, housing and benefits. Local young people have been given their own room and they have sorted out a sofa and pool table for themselves.

The site has been left abandoned and disused by the owner for the last seven years and he refuses to sell at a reasonable price. He is putting his personal interests over and above the needs of a whole community.

Our long term aim is to develop a community organisation, run by local residents and other interested individuals, to buy the site and build a community centre and socially rented accommodation.

If the landlord refuses to sell, we demand that Birmingham City Council place a compulsory possession order on The Firebird pub and its land so it can be released to a community organization at a reasonable rate.

If you support us, wish to know more information about the campaign or would like to help please come by and visit us. Our doors will always be open (9am - 11pm) for a friendly chat over a cup of tea. If doors are closed just knock. Hope to see you soon.

Forthcoming events

Decorating Weekend … 29th and 30th Nov
Car-boot sale ……. 7 Dec
DIY gatherings ……. ongoing, phone or email for details

More to follow soon!