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
West Midlands Police & Crime Panel – members allowances?
30 July 2026
Payment for attending a panel you asked to be a member of? This was my reply when a Coventry Councillor (their Reform Group leader) asked for payment to attend the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel: “One of the things about the Police and Crime Panel when it was brought in was a change from … More West Midlands Police & Crime Panel – members allowances?
MOTION TO COUNCIL – SPEEDING FINES
8 July 2026
I was pleased to second a motion proposed by my Liberal Democrat colleagues at Solihull Council yesterday evening. It called for ‘A Fair Share of Speeding Fine Revenue to Improve Local Road Safety’. Making our roads even safer than they are now is important to me and tackling speeding plays a major part. The motion … More MOTION TO COUNCIL – SPEEDING FINES
SOLIHULL POLICE STATION – Great news
7 July 2026
News that Solihull Police will move to take up a vacant building, The Priory, within the council house complex is good news. It means there is a command unit headquarters in and around the town centre and this will provide reassurance to many people. It also means that years of concern will now be coming … More SOLIHULL POLICE STATION – Great news
Solihull Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2025-26
30 June 2026
Please find posted the important annual report from the borough’s Adult Safeguarding Board. The full report can be read, as well as an easy to read version. Please share this document amongst friends and in the workplace.
Ward Monthly Report – June 2026
24 June 2026
This is my first formal report since the local elections in May and thank you for all the support I received. I am humbled by the support and never take this for granted. I will continue to engage with the residents of the ward. There are two ‘live’ consultations regarding pedestrian crossings in the ward. … More Ward Monthly Report – June 2026
SOLIHULL POLICE STATION – UPDATE
11 June 2026
I have been notified of this application to demolish the existing police station and replace it with offices. Planning application PL/2026/01091/PPFL refers (hopefully the link below will direct you to it). When I can confirm what is happening to relocate the police station I will update you. You can read all the submitted documents via … More SOLIHULL POLICE STATION – UPDATE
2026 Solihull Parent Carer Voice Survey – SEND Services in Solihull
8 June 2026
Each year Solihull Parent Carer Voice carries out this survey to compare results and identify changes or improvements in SEND services within Solihull. The feedback collected plays an important role in shaping future services, influencing change and delivering real life feedback from the parent carers and young people of Solihull. The results from both surveys … More 2026 Solihull Parent Carer Voice Survey – SEND Services in Solihull
NEWLANDS BISHOP FARM, SOLIHULL
2 June 2026
A bit of a hidden gem, but is just outside the town centre, off Hampton Lane. As well a cracking cafe/restaurant (why not go for an afternoon tea?) there are plants for sale and a short route where you can feed goats/sheep (small fee for the food). It’s a superb place and you can find … More NEWLANDS BISHOP FARM, SOLIHULL
Ken Hawkins 