Councillor at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Blogging about issues in Blythe Ward (Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green) and Solihull.
A resident of Monkspath encouraged me to sign up for membership of the trust and I now receive regular emails and leaflets informing me of important events and seminars. The link to the complete January leaflet is posted here: Newsletter_Jan2016 This month you will find a talk about Prostate cancer by a leading specialist, with … More HEART OF ENGLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
The New Year has started off in fine style at Shelly Farm Community Centre, Monkspath, with the centre receiving a donation of £500 from Shirley Ladies Circle. Jacqui Johnson, Chair of Shirley Ladies Circle stated ‘ I was aware via local Councillor Ken Hawkins Facebook page the centre had been in difficulties and saw an … More SHIRLEY LADIES CIRCLE
The final Monthly Neighbourhood Report (covering the whole of the Rural Sector, not just Blythe Ward) for December 2015 is posted here: Newsletter December 2015
Some great work done by so many people in the last few weeks, but most praise goes to Kerry Grandison, form SMBC’s Neighbourhood Services team. Kerry wanted to do something to provide Christmas cheer for the elderly residents in the borough, so she started a campaign to get donations for hampers so they can be made … More CHRISTMAS HAMPERS FOR THE ELDERLY IN SOLIHULL
Residents who use this road hardly need to be reminded by these photographs but there are obviously issues here. On Monday morning I joined Matt Gardner, SMBC Neighbourhood Officer and Highway Inspector, when he undertook his latest inspection. I also asked along Angela Hutchinson who had raised this stretch of road on this forum (it … More RUMBUSH LANE
Some great coverage of the issue by Cathrina Hulse, reporter for Solihull News and Birmingham Mail. I am grateful for Cathrina, also Solihull Observer and BBC Midlands in raising the profile of the issue, which saw a wide coverage following the August Bank Holiday gathering. This media coverage has certainly helped the authorities to focus … More BOY RACERS UPDATE
A quick update from my post (dated 29 October) about planning appeals in Tidbury Green (see link: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2015/10/29/tidbury-green-planning-appeals/ ). I have received an reply to my letter to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (original letter in the previous post). The reply, from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning is … More TIDBURY GREEN – Lowbrook Farm
Earlier this year, following discussion with traders on Main Street, Dickens Heath I organised a petition and presented it to Solihull Council. Full details of the petition and the accompanying post can be viewed on the post of 2 February 2015 – https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2015/02/02/main-street-dickens-heath/ . The petition reads ‘ We, the undersigned, petition Solihull Metropolitan Borough … More Dickens Heath Parking – Petition update
Some excellent news to report: Weather permitting, work will start on 23 November to install two manual barriers at the top end of the car park (commonly known as the Notcutts part). The barriers will be managed by Tesco staff and lowered during the evening, when Notcutts is closed. There will also be some additional … More BOY RACERS UPDATE
On Thursday 29 October I attended Dickens Heath Library for a meeting regarding the future of the library. Also in attendance were fellow ward councillors, members of the parish council and senior officers from the Council’s Library Service. The meeting was a follow-up from one held a few weeks ago. At the outset it must … More DICKENS HEATH LIBRARY
