Councillor at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Blogging about issues in Blythe Ward (Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green) and Solihull.
A great day to walk around Tidbury Green with parish council chair, Peter Seddon, to judge to annual village scarecrow competition. This is the second year of the competition and there were some 20 entries, a few up on last year. The theme was ‘The Great War Years’ and the judging was marked on Theme, … More Tidbury Green Scarecrow Competition
This post is mainly for the benefit of residents of Griffin Lane, Dickens Heath, but issues here may be similar to issues in readers areas. I am not stating everything desired can be done; some residents may not be in total agreement, but you can consider the information in this post as a ‘starter for … More Griffin Lane, Dickens Heath
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
It is the intention of the council’s highways department to consult this autumn with residents and Monkspath Junior & Infant School regarding parking in Shelly Crescent. What has become apparent in recent years is the increased parking on Shelly Crescent, especially at the junctions with the roads off it. There have been many complaints to the … More Parking Shelly Crescent, Monkspath
As a long standing resident of Monkspath, moving here in 1984, I was alarmed to notice the large buildings appear from the Highlands Road area when walking my dog on the parkland in March this year. I had always known this area was intended for commercial/business use but the size of these buildings surprised me. … More Solihull Business Park, Monkspath
Please find posted the latest report for the Rural section of the partnership – SMBC, Solihull Police, SCH. Newsletter July 2014 In addition to the report there are planned meetings, where you can chat to the local policing teams at the following times/dates and venues: Tuesday 19 August 2014Time 14:30 – 15:30 Beat Surgery Cheswick … More Neighbourhood Report – July 2014
Unfortunately, due to the judgement made at the High Court, in favour of Gallagher’s and Lioncourt Homes, who sought a judicial review into Solihull’s local development plan, the position of developments within Blythe ward are at risk. As readers will know, the sites identified for development within the ward were subject of phasing; allowing development … More Solihull LDP – Blythe ward perspective
Sorry for the delay in posting this: Please find posted the latest newsletter covering the whole of the rural sector, including Blythe ward, Dorridge, Knowle and Meriden. There are updates about the ‘Citizenscape’ project and contact details for officers and police staff. Newsletter June 2014
Its nice to be able to inform readers of good news on the planning front. An application to build a house on green belt land in Houndsfield Lane, Tidbury Green was refused by Solihull’s planning committee, despite representation by a former town planner and Blythe ward councillor addressing the committee to urge development on this … More Houndsfield Lane – Appeal dismissed
I have just returned from a briefing about the local development plan. In attendance (doing the briefing) were Anne Brereton (Head of Places Directorate SMBC), Rachael Batts (Spatial Development), Gary Palmer (Head of Planning) and Cllr Ian Courts (Cabinet Member for responsibility of Economic Development and Land). In addition to me were Cllr Richard Holt, … More LDP – SMBC Position statement
Ken Hawkins 