# This is Kingstanding

> A free community hub for residents of Kingstanding, Oscott and Perry Common — three neighbourhoods in North Birmingham, England. Run by residents, for residents.

This is Kingstanding helps local people find help and services, report local issues, follow local news and planning, discover community groups and events, and reach the right contacts. All content is specific to these three North Birmingham neighbourhoods. The site is free to use and not affiliated with the council.

## Main sections

- [Local Help](https://www.kingstanding.org/local-help): Find local support and services
- [Report an Issue](https://www.kingstanding.org/report-an-issue): Report problems like fly-tipping, potholes and anti-social behaviour
- [Local News](https://www.kingstanding.org/local-news): Community news for Kingstanding, Oscott and Perry Common
- [What's On](https://www.kingstanding.org/events): Local events, activities and sessions
- [Community Groups](https://www.kingstanding.org/community-groups): Directory of local clubs, groups and organisations
- [Planning Watch](https://www.kingstanding.org/planning-watch): Local planning applications and how to have your say
- [Useful Contacts](https://www.kingstanding.org/useful-contacts): Key local services, council, police, health and housing contacts
- [Your Councillors](https://www.kingstanding.org/councillors): Local elected representatives and how to contact them
- [Petitions](https://www.kingstanding.org/petitions): Local petitions to sign or start
- [Local Directory](https://www.kingstanding.org/business-directory): Local businesses and services
- [Venues](https://www.kingstanding.org/venues): Community venues and spaces to hire or visit
- [Local History](https://www.kingstanding.org/local-history): Heritage and history of the area
- [Local Map](https://www.kingstanding.org/map): Map of local places and services

## Planning guides (UK planning law, in plain English)

- [How to comment on a planning application](https://www.kingstanding.org/planning-watch/guides/how-to-comment): A simple walkthrough of finding an application on the council portal and submitting your views before the deadline.
- [What is an HMO?](https://www.kingstanding.org/planning-watch/guides/what-is-an-hmo): Houses in Multiple Occupation explained — what they are, why they need planning permission, and how they affect a neighbourhood.
- [What does Article 4 mean?](https://www.kingstanding.org/planning-watch/guides/article-4): An Article 4 Direction removes certain permitted development rights, meaning more changes need a formal planning application.
- [How to object properly](https://www.kingstanding.org/planning-watch/guides/how-to-object): Objections carry more weight when they refer to valid planning grounds. Learn what counts and how to make your case.

## Get involved & help

- [Volunteer Locally](https://www.kingstanding.org/volunteer-locally): Local volunteering opportunities
- [Jobs & Opportunities](https://www.kingstanding.org/local-jobs-opportunities): Local jobs, training and skills
- [Schools & Families](https://www.kingstanding.org/schools-families): Support for schools and families
- [Health & Medical](https://www.kingstanding.org/health): Local health services and medical contacts
- [Community Noticeboard](https://www.kingstanding.org/community-noticeboard): Local notices and announcements
- [Newsletter](https://www.kingstanding.org/newsletter): Subscribe to local updates by email

## About

- [About](https://www.kingstanding.org/about): What This is Kingstanding is and who runs it
- [How This Site Works](https://www.kingstanding.org/how-this-site-works): How content is added and moderated
- [Contact](https://www.kingstanding.org/contact): Get in touch via the contact form

## Optional

- [Full sitemap (XML)](https://www.kingstanding.org/sitemap.xml): Every page on the site