We want to ensure all University of Birmingham students have the best possible time living in the local community, this is where the Guild comes in, helping to build a safer and more connected community.
We encourage all residents to get involved in, look after, and feel proud of their local community.
We encourage all residents to get involved in, look after, and feel proud of their local community, by hosting regular events that celebrate cultural diversity and bring people together. Some examples of our activities include crafting workshops, silent disco, litter picks, and community coffee mornings. We also provide information, and advice to help you navigate life in Selly Oak and resolve any community issues.
We work in partnership with the University of Birmingham and local independent businesses & charities, and key local decision makers such as Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police. We’re here to help make the local area a fantastic community to live in.
Contact Us
We undertake regular neighbourhood area checks/walks around Selly; door knocking and speaking to students about playing an active role in their local community, waste management, home safety and managing issues whilst living in the community... these are just some of the ways we support you, keep reading to learn more.
Support and Advice
We offer advice on keeping yourself and your home safe, waste management, landlord queries, maintaining positive relationships with neighbours and more!
Selly Express
We run a FREE shuttle bus service for a safe and convenient journey home from campus. Show your student ID and tell the driver where you’d like to be dropped off!
Visit Selly Express
Junkbusters
We collect unwanted clothes, books and household items to raise money for national and local charities including the British Heart Foundation and Birmingham Hospice.
Visit Junkbusters
Marks Out of Tenancy
An online review platform for tenants to rate and leave feedback about a property, landlord, letting agent and the area they live, to inform other students’ renting decisions.
Visit MOOT
Alongside offering support, we also run a number of community initiatives and events, including planting, canal grapples, self-defence classes, upcycling workshops, yoga sessions, cultural celebrations, sports days, and more.
Want to know what’s taking place in your local community? Keep checking here for the latest events and activities for you to enjoy.
You can report a missed bin collection or report fly-tipping on the Birmingham City Council’s website. It takes all of us to keep Selly clean and safe - every report helps!
Roads With Wheelie Bins
If you don’t have a paper pod, you can request a replacement paper recycling pod.
Make sure you don’t overfill your bin, or it won’t be taken.
The lid should be fully closed. If you have a large amount of waste, contact your landlord to dispose of it or book a bulky waste collection.
Roads Without Wheelie Bins
You can request a recycling box online if you don’t have one.
Don’t overfill your recycling boxes or put out an excessive number of bin bags. If you have a large amount of waste, contact your landlord to dispose of it or book a bulky waste collection.
Keeping yourself, property and your home safe.
Keep Safe
We hope this won’t ever happen, but should you need to report a crime, you can use the following contact details:
In the case of an emergency call 999
For a non-emergency please call 101 or use the
If you ever need help on or around campus, download the SafeZone app to connect directly with Campus Safety or first responders.
Being A Good Neighbour
You can report any anti-social behaviour to the Community Ambassadors or to Birmingham City Council on 0121 303 1111.
If you’d like to get in contact with us, you can do so through any of the following:
Email Us
Instagram Page
Call 0121 415 8912