NechellsWeAre is a digital platform for engaging residents in their place, creating a space where people can engage and connect with the whole neighbourhood and its community.
Nechells is a ward based neighbourhood that borders Birmingham’s city centre. It has a population of just under 14,000. The neighbourhood is part of the Ladywood district of Birmingham.
Historic maps of Nechells going back to the mid 1700s show the area was
once a village green surrounded by a few lanes and fields.
During the 19th Century, things changed and Nechells was chosen as the
location for powering Birmingham’s gas and electricity supplies.
On the site of the now Star City was once the Nechells Power Station,
commonly known as the Prince’s Power Station.
Between Saltley Road and Fowler Street once stood Birmingham’s first
state school, Goodrick Street School, built in 1873. This is now marked
by a plaque.
Evidence of Nechells historic past can still be found. For example, the
magnificent Grade II Listed Nechells Bath can be found on the corner of
Nechells Park Road and Aston Church Road.
Nechells today, is home to a rich culture and a community representative
of a modern city. Several organisations are active in Nechells to
support the needs of the local community and this includes
Nechells POD
and
Free at last.
As a sponsor and a partner of Nechells We Are, you will be taking a
lead role in engaging, inspiring and involving the community in the
future of Nechells. You will be helping to provide and grow a digital
space for community to collectively make a difference.
Connect with us
Debra.power @yourplaceyourspace.com
Following the success of our platform across Birmingham, we are now
looking for partners to engage, inspire and involve people across the
city’s neighbourhoods. Partners will be given full access to a suite
of digital tools and interactive maps to showcase place.
Connect with us
Jonathan.Bostock @yourplaceyourspace.com
Join a wonderful team of people who are passionate about their place
and love to share their passion through photography and all forms of
digital content. In return, let us share with you, a complete suite of
digital tools to promote you and your neighbourhood.
Connect with us
Debra.power @yourplaceyourspace.com
Nechells We Are is brought to you by YourPlaceYourSpace, specialists
in the making, shaping and promotion of place, both with and within
community. Connect with YourPlaceYourSpace and engage, inspire and
involve your community.
Connect with us
Jonathan.Bostock @yourplaceyourspace.com
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