'It's a great money maker' - Birmingham residents threaten to move over plans for 20mph roads

City residents have made their opinions clear13:40, 23 Aug 2026A 20mph signBirmingham locals have threatened to move out of the city over new plans for 20mph on local roads.‌The council announced the change in a vision for the future of the city.‌It is hoped that the slower speed limit will increase road safety, but some people have claimed it is not a viable option.‌The news was shared in Birmingham City Council's Local Plan - a massive document which sets out how it can help shape the city’s future in the coming years.READ MORE: Birmingham police officers on holiday accidentally find missing man 'Little Mick' in SpainAnd BirminghamLive readers had a strong reaction to the news with 326 people commenting on a post on Facebook with the vast majority against the move to 20mph roads.‌Almost