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.

Solihull and Conigital secures funding to make automated shuttle routes a reality in the West Midlands

1 February 2023

Some great news we have had to sit on for a while and were able to publish this week; Continuing to build on its reputation at the leading edge of Connected Automated Vehicle (CAV) technology, Solihull is set to benefit from joint government and industry funding to deliver an exciting new project. Solihull Council has … More Solihull and Conigital secures funding to make automated shuttle routes a reality in the West Midlands

Parking Restrictions, Dickens Heath – Consultation.

25 January 2023

Through the council’s established Traffic Regulation Order Framework process a number of locations in Dickens Heath Village were identified as priority locations in the Highway Management 2022/23 works programme to be considered for the introduction of new or amended parking restrictions. Double yellow lines are therefore proposed to prohibit parking and regulate the kerbside space … More Parking Restrictions, Dickens Heath – Consultation.

Calling all community groups in Solihull – Solihull Council’s partner Veolia has £10k for local improvements

12 January 2023

Press release from SMBC today: A new community funding scheme has been launched as part of Solihull Council’s environmental contract with Veolia and £10,000 is available to the borough’s local community groups and clubs. The Community Improvement Fund is aimed at groups who are looking to improve local areas. Constituted groups and clubs in Solihull … More Calling all community groups in Solihull – Solihull Council’s partner Veolia has £10k for local improvements

LIBARY BOOK AMNESTY

11 January 2023

Press release from SMBC today: Solihull library users are being urged to scour their homes for overdue library books and return them anonymously this month – with no fine to pay, no matter how overdue they are. Throughout January and February, Solihull libraries are holding an amnesty with anonymous drop-off points available at all libraries … More LIBARY BOOK AMNESTY

Stratford Road gets new average speed cameras.

10 January 2023

Press release from SMBC this morning. As part of its commitment to improving road safety, Solihull Council has installed new average speed enforcement cameras on the A34 Stratford Road in Shirley. Positioned in the 40mph section of the Stratford Road, between the B4102 Marshall Lake Road and the M42 Motorway junctions, the cameras will monitor … More Stratford Road gets new average speed cameras.

NEW A9 BUS SERVICE – BVP to Kingshurst

3 January 2023

The new service started today. The full time table and route can be accessed via TfWM webpage via: https://legacy.wmnetwork.co.uk/plan-your-journey/find-a-timetable/#/route/cen_390A9_%20_H_y11_1-1 This is a great addition for the borough, especially Blythe ward, whilst some services in the region are being cut or changed. I note bus stops do not have the new service shown on them and … More NEW A9 BUS SERVICE – BVP to Kingshurst