Councillor at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Blogging about issues in Blythe Ward (Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green) and Solihull.
This matter came before Solihull Council yesterday evening where a motion objecting to the increase was supported by all but one councillor, with the LibDem and Green councillors supporting an amended motions which I proposed. The motion we agreed reads: “Council notes the Labour Government’s decision to raise the single fare cap on bus journeys … More BUS FARE CAP INCREASE – Motion to Council
Following the withdrawal of Solihull’s Draft Local Plan, the Council is building on the work already undertaken to develop a new Plan for the borough by issuing a ‘call-for-site submissions’, as set out in the report to Full Council in October. On 4 September 2024 the Inspectors appointed to examine Solihull’s Local Plan recommended that … More Solihull Local Plan – Update
This is being discussed at this evening meeting of Solihull Councils Economic Development, Managed Growth and Skills Scrutiny Board; links to reports are shown below. As a former Shard End lad I know North Solihull is part of a wider functional economic geography, and broader communities, that includes East Birmingham, and which faces similar challenges. … More EAST BIRMINGHAM NORTH SOLIHILL ZONE (EBNS)
This has been abridged from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government webpage: In brief: Solihull has been awarded £31,880 to help meet extra pressures this winter. ‘The winter period is particularly high-risk for individuals sleeping rough due to increased risks of ill health from extreme weather conditions. People who are homeless or rough … More ROUGH SLEEPERS – Winter Pressure Funding
Nationwide placemaker Muse, in partnership with Solihull Council, is driving forward a major and exciting transformation of Mell Square in Solihull town centre. The proposals can be found here: https://www.mellsquaresolihull.co.uk/proposals How can I find out more and have my say? As well as the drop in/webinar sessions you can also have your say about Mell … More MELL SQUARE CONSULTATION
In a letter to Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement, Blythe ward Councillors, Ken Hawkins, Richard Holt and Keith Green have called for a major planning application in Dickens Heath to be withdrawn. An application for 450 new homes was submitted in December 2023 by Richborough Estates and the have still to come up … More Call for Housing application to be withdrawn
At Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue on Wednesday 16 October between 3:30pm and 7 pm. With over 3,000 visitors for the 2 shows in last school year, Solihull Apprenticeship Show is a popular event for young people who are looking for entry-level jobs or apprenticeships as an alternative route for further education or work. The show … More SOLIHULL APPRENTICESHIP SHOW:
As I have previously commented and posted, the proposed ward boundary changes will affect Blythe ward and St Alphege wards in that parts of these wards will be merged. Solihull Council approved the proposed response to the final Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) consultation at its meeting yesterday evening (8 October 2024) and the recommendations … More WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES – SOLIHULL
Taken from the SMBC website: Groups in Solihull are being given the opportunity to try out innovative e-cargo bikes as part of a free borough-wide trial. Solihull Council is hosting a trial day for people to test the electric bikes and learn more about how they can be used to provide a greener and more … More Free e-cargo bike trials for Solihull businesses and groups
‘An incredibly flexible, highly efficient, and technologically advanced solution to waste management’ Sherbourne Recycling Ltd is a joint partnership of eight local authorities across the West Midlands that is changing the face of recycling waste management. The company was founded in 2021 and tasked with designing, facilitating the development of, and subsequently operating, a state-of-the-art … More SHERBOURNE RECYCLING IS ONE YEAR OLD
Ken Hawkins 