Author: Ken Hawkins

Councillor at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Blogging about issues in Blythe Ward (Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green) and Solihull.

Funding secured for exciting Solihull automated transport project

10 October 2023

Solihull Council has successfully secured £300,000 to explore how a new automated transport link between Blythe Valley Business Park, near Shirley, and the new HS2 rail station in Solihull could operate in the future. The desk-based feasibility study will consider all aspects of the technology required in order to provide a safe and reliable automated … More Funding secured for exciting Solihull automated transport project

Railway Stations – Proposed Ticket Office Changes

10 October 2023

This issue came before us at Solihull Council this evening via a motion for debate. I proposed an amendment to the motion, believing my amendment was stronger and forceful. I have pasted the motion below: Amendment to Motion   Council notes with concern the announcement by the Rail Delivery Group that on behalf of train … More Railway Stations – Proposed Ticket Office Changes

Local Government Boundary Commission Periodic ElectoralReview of Solihull Borough

18 September 2023

The Council’s Governance Committee will be discussing the proposed ward changes at their meeting next week (Tuesday 19 September). In brief, the changes are necessary because of the sheer difference in the number of electors within each of th 17 wards in the borough. Blythe ward has by far the most electors and this brings … More Local Government Boundary Commission Periodic ElectoralReview of Solihull Borough

New public realm strategy to boost investment in Solihull Town Centre

12 September 2023

At my cabinet decsions session last week I approved an exciting new strategy intended to improve and upgrade Solihull town centre’s public spaces over the next decade. The Council’s new Public Realm Strategy (PRS) has been created to help underpin its wider strategic aim of supporting continued investment in the town centre by setting out … More New public realm strategy to boost investment in Solihull Town Centre

Flowers for the future – display unveiled in Malvern Park

20 July 2023

The winning design from the Your Future Solihull flowerbed competition can now be enjoyed by residents and visitors in Malvern Park in Solihull town centre. The impressive flower display embeds several sustainability themed symbols, including an electric car, solar panels, tree planting and the recycling symbol. Launched by Love Solihull in September last year, the … More Flowers for the future – display unveiled in Malvern Park

Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre

11 July 2023

The six-week public consultation ends on 24 July and residents, businesses and visitors are reminded they can still state their views on key design principles for future developments which seek to provide continuity across the public spaces, streets and greenspaces within the town centre. The term ‘public realm’ refers to the space in around and … More Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre