Neighbourhood action co-ordinators

Unlock your community’s potential 

The Neighbourhood Action Coordinator Programme (NACs), active since 2022, assigns a dedicated coordinator to specific areas in Birmingham. There are currently 6 NACs working across 10 priority wards. 

NACs organise activities which take action on local priorities. Their work aims to improve local areas, through co-ordinating projects with local communities, council services, partners and ward councillors. 

NACs have an additional role citywide, fulfilling constitutional responsibilities and facilitating Ward Forum Meetings.

Learn more about the Ward Forum Meetings

What neighbourhood action co-ordinators do

NACs help residents and local organisations work together in line with the local ward plan.  

Learn more about the Ward Action Plans

Activities can include supporting community groups to access funding, develop activities, or coordinate environmental clear-ups.

Neighbourhood action coordinators:

  • develop community-led action plans based on local priorities
  • empower communities to take action to improve their neighbourhoods
  • connect residents with council services
  • coordinate efforts across services and communities to benefit local areas

Their work focuses on:

  • the local environment (e.g., addressing fly-tipping and litter)
  • community safety (e.g., preventing neighbourhood nuisances like vandalism and street drinking)
  • quality of life (e.g., improving access to green spaces and fostering local pride)

Watch the video about our Billesley Fire Station mural project in 2023 for an example of the difference that our coordinators make.

Where it is happening

Neighbourhood action co-ordinators are working with communities in:

  • Acocks Green
  • Alum Rock
  • Balsall Heath West
  • Bordesley and Highgate
  • Glebe Farm and Tile Cross
  • Erdington
  • Kingstanding
  • Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath East
  • Sparkhill
  • Stockland Green

Get involved

To know more about how to support your local community, email NAC@birmingham.gov.uk

About NDSU

The NAC programme is managed by Birmingham City Council’s Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit.

Learn more about NDSU

Page last updated: 12 November 2024

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