I have had family connections with Kingshurst since it was first built and was known to have a pint or two at the former Mountfort Pub (I’ve forgotten whether it was an Ansells or M&B pub) so I really welcome the submission of the formal planning application for the village centre. Plans for the wholesale … More KINGSHURST VILLAGE CENTRE – Planning Application:
Many people may already know of the disruption being caused by the closure of the bridge – it is being rebuilt. However, it may be important for you to be aware of the works and the diversions that have been planned. To help local residents and uses of the highway SMBC & Balfour Beatty’s comms … More Fillongley Road Bridge – Comms Update:
Here is a round up of some of the work the Council has carried our last year (2020/2021). SMBC is responsible for 632 miles of road 594 Potholes were repaired 62 speed awareness campaigns Maintained a network of 28,998 streetlights 3,341 Street lights upgraded to LED 145 bollards de illuminated 56 signal-controlled junctions/100 pedestrian crossings … More Keeping Solihull’s Roads Safe
In 2013, fixed safety cameras within the West Midlands were switched off; in 2016 a contract was awarded to pilot a network of digital Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras over five years at three sites in Solihull and five in Birmingham. The sites in Solihull, that went live in August 2016 are: · B425 Lode … More AVERAGE SPEED CAMERA’S – Solihull
I feel it useful to explain what our investment in LED street lights have brought about. The savings are three fold; reduction in energy usage; reduction in carbon emissions; reduction in financial costs for the borough. Annual Energy Usage– Annual energy usage in 2015/16 was: 11,583,752 kilowatt hours – Annual energy usage in 2020/21 was: … More LED Street Light – environmental savings
The shopping area is so close to us that I thought you may wish to see what is being proposed to revitalise the shopping arcade. The 1970’s style arcade is looking tired and Mercia Real Estate, who own the site, have plans for its regeneration. I attended a preview of their plans today and the … More Knowle Shopping Arcade
The Local Development Plan submitted to the planning inspectorate is undergoing its examination in public by the planning inspectors. The examination can be viewed live via the Councils You Tube channel via this link: Solihull Council – YouTube A lot of interest in Blythe ward has naturally been taken up with the proposals announced recently … More LOCAL PLAN UPDATE
The redevelopment of Kingshurst is a once in a generation opportunity to create a high quality, community focussed centre at the heart of this important Solihull neighbourhood. As the third local centre to be regenerated in North Solihull, Kingshurst will build on the success of previous schemes at Chelmund’s Cross and Smith’s Wood. The redeveloped … More Kingshurst Village Centre Regeneration
Some residents have asked me what Solihull Councils position is on the proposals being out forward by Summix in relation to Fulford hall Farm. I will use this post to explain what has gone on before and mention other sites put forward for development in the councils ‘Call for Sites’ in 2016. I have also … More Fulford Hall Farm – a follow up.
This post does relate to the previous post in that the developers proposing this site will seek to have this one added to the local development plan (LDP). They will not be alone in seeking this as others will attempt to do the same. I became aware of these proposals a week or so ago … More Land at Fulford Hall Farm – promoted as Fulford Green
Ken Hawkins 