Government to end ‘wild west’ e-bike parking with new powers for local leaders:

10 November 2026

This follows a press release from the Department of Transport is good news for local authorities to manage any poor behaviour by e-bike users. The rationale is to: Bring about new national standards to improve shared e-bike schemes, with clear rules for operators, riders and councils crack down on nuisance parking and antisocial behaviour to … More Government to end ‘wild west’ e-bike parking with new powers for local leaders:

Remembrance:

7 November 2026

As Remembrance Day is upon us I always like to post this, in honour of all those who served. The photos show Janet’s Dad, Bill, who served in the Burma campaign (his medals include the Burma Star). Also, my great grandfather seated in front of the first tank built at the Metropolitan Works, Washwood Heath, … More Remembrance:

Community Safety update – Solihull

6 November 2026

The councils Stronger Communities and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board has its ‘Annual Community Safety Partnership Key Priorities Update’ before them next week. The key priorities include: Protecting People from Harm: Ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals within the community. Reducing Offending and Reoffending: Implementing strategies to decrease crime rates and reduce recidivism. Supporting Victims: … More Community Safety update – Solihull

WINTER WEATHER – MET OFFICE ADVICE

28 October 2026

The Met Office has some excellent advice for travel during winter. Yes, some may say ‘its teaching us to suck eggs’ but it is very easy to be caught out, whether on long or short journeys. The advice can be found on their website: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/travel The advice covers several aspects, whether its driving in severe … More WINTER WEATHER – MET OFFICE ADVICE

Flood Risk Management Delivery and Performance

20 October 2026

This came before my cabinet portfolio decision session a few weeks ago. The full report can be read here: https://democracy.solihull.gov.uk/documents/s137730/Flood%20Risk%20Management%20Delivery%20and%20Performance.pdf With winter storms being predicted to arrive soon this seems a timely topic to post. Although here in our ward we escape the worst of flooding, there are roads which do succumb to flood water … More Flood Risk Management Delivery and Performance

LONG COVID

7 September 2026

For anyone who feels they are affected – there is a support group that meets on the last Friday of each month. Contact: support@longcovid.org Details below.

FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE

31 July 2026

This issue was covered at this weeks Stronger Communities and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board and I was present as cabinet member for this area. The full report can be read here: https://democracy.solihull.gov.uk/documents/s133702/Flood%20Risk%20Management%20Scrutiny%20Report.pdf The scrutiny board were reminded about the major flood events from 2018 and 2021 and the council’s duties that it has to fulfil … More FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE