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.

SHELLY CRESCENT, MONKSPATH – Parking issues

14 November 2014

Following many complaints concerning nuisance and inconsiderate parking, particularly near the various junctions on Shelly Crescent, Monkspath the council’s highway officers have drawn up a proposal to make the junctions safer for all users of Shelly Crescent and the side roads – both vehicular and pedestrian. The practice of parking on the road, sometimes pavements, actually … More SHELLY CRESCENT, MONKSPATH – Parking issues

NEW PUB NEAR MONKSPATH?

11 November 2014

All councillors receive notification of licence applications for licensing matters and one in the neighbouring ward of Shirley South caught my attention yesterday. It seems Green King Developments wish to have a pub in Cranbrook Way, which is off Highlands Road. The application is for a premises, reference no. PREM784/14, names the premises as the ‘Farmhouse … More NEW PUB NEAR MONKSPATH?

Loud Banging Noise – Monkspath/Cheswick Green

30 October 2014

Since Monday last (27 Oct) we have heard a loud banging noise in the area. This is coming from Stratford Road (next to The Harvester) where Mar City Developments are building apartments with underground parking. It is probably ironic that to accommodate vehicles the building needed underground parking; this has necessitated the operation of a machine … More Loud Banging Noise – Monkspath/Cheswick Green

Shirley Golf Club Planning Application

9 October 2014

This has been on-going now since 2011 with the ‘current’ application being registered in July 2013 (application 2013/1126 refers). One of my previous posts about this can be viewed via this link, it has the link to the planning application on it: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2014/04/04/shirley-golf-club-planning-application/ . Many people following the application will note it has been coming … More Shirley Golf Club Planning Application

Planning Application – land at Dickens Heath Road/Cleobury Lane

14 August 2014

Planning application 2014/1032  20141032 – Report by the Head of Development Management     was approved by Solihull’s Planning Committee when it met on 6 August. The application, made by Catesby Estates, sought permission for:  Outline planning application for the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and the development of up to 130 dwellings (use class c3), … More Planning Application – land at Dickens Heath Road/Cleobury Lane