Councillor at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Blogging about issues in Blythe Ward (Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green) and Solihull.
I came across this project submitted to the Institute of Place Management by the Pickle Organisation recently. It relates to telephone/cable boxes in Shirley, Solihull and an initiative to decrease graffiti. The below are lifted from the report, which is attached. It is a smashing report and I feel worthy of sharing more widely (I … More Shirley Boxes in Bloom Public Art for Street Furniture
governance.wmca.org.uk/documents/g835/Public reports pack 14th-Jun-2024 11.00 WMCA Board.pdf
This is copied from the SMBC website: A free careers fair is taking place on Tuesday 18 June from 10am to 2pm at Solihull College, Blossomfield Campus. The ‘Together in Solihull’ careers fair is aimed at all Solihull residents, including residents from newly arrived communities, who are looking to explore new careers or training opportunities. … More Free careers fair event at Solihull College – Tuesday 18 June
Solihull Blythe ward Cllr Ken Hawkins has responded to a call to sponsor Mental Health books for local schools. Responding to an invitation by Naomi Cullinane, an independent Usborne Provider, Ken agreed to sponsor a bundle of books for his local Monkspath Primary School, where he is also a school governor. Ken says ‘There are … More MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS DONATED TO LOCAL SCHOOL
Many residents may know the illegal encampment has left the park. Council officers had ensured eviction notices were served on the travellers to move off this afternoon. A timely visit to the park by Ken revealed a convoy of vehicles set up in readiness to leave. Thankfully we have not suffered such scenes for a … More HILLFIELD LNR – Unauthorised Encampment
Why not book small item collections for clothing, batteries, paint and small electricals. Having them collected by our own service privider means they will be recycled properly and any funds will be invested in the whole service. Some door-to-door collectors are sound but some may not adhere to good practice and any non-recycled items may … More Small item collections – Solihull
I am so pleased to have supported the selection and endorsed the selection of Dr. Neil Shastri-Hurst as the Conservative Party candidate for the Solihull West and Shirley constituency. I have known Neil for several years and know he will be a brilliant Member of Parliament for the constituency and borough as a whole.
This is a follow-up report on my original post from 5 May. Investigation continues into why water has changed colour at Solihull site — Read on http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/solihulls-blue-lake-update-after-29256414
I have posted here the updated ward profile for Blythe ward. It has some really interesting data and shows that Blythe ward has some different characteristics from other wards in the borough.
Press release from SMBC this morning. An eco-garden which helps children at a Solihull school learn more about nature has been transformed thanks to the generous support of local businesses. A team of green-fingered staff from Hill & Smith PLC – a leading provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services – dug in deep at … More Local Businesses chip in to transform school’s eco-garden
Ken Hawkins 