The Cole and the green area around it, are being restored through the Kingfisher Project. The project also takes in Stechford Fairground, which is home to two funfairs each year. The area around the River Cole is now green belt land which prevents developers from constructing on the site. Healthcare National Health Service care is provided by Birmingham East and North Primary Care Trust Heartlands Hospital is a major local employer References External links Maps & Links related to Stechford Reference to River Cole Virtual Brum 1888 Ordnance Survey map of Stechford Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands