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.

OCTOBER MONTHY REPORT

1 October 2024

BLYTHE WARD – OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT Four main topics this month: 1.​At my Environment and Infrastructure cabinet decision session on 10 October a report recommending the reduction of the speed limit on roads near to Monkspath Junior and Infant School is before me. The report, following consultation, recommend the speed limit on the following roads … More OCTOBER MONTHY REPORT

Solihull Elective Intermediate and Urgent Care Developments.

11 September 2024

‘A holistic plan for Solihull this winter and the future’ Some great news for Solihull and BSol residents. Solihull Hospital leadership team are presenting the plan to the councils Health Overview scrutiny committee next week (Wednesday 18 September). The link to the meeting is here and the presentation is under agenda item 5: https://democracy.solihull.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=530&MId=10307 The … More Solihull Elective Intermediate and Urgent Care Developments.

New smart sensor technology to improve safety on key cycle route in Solihull

3 September 2024

Abridged from SMBC news release: In a bid to make busy crossings safer for cyclists and pedestrians Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), and Solihull Council have installed ground-breaking innovative smart sensor technology at a toucan crossing on Solihull’s A34 Stratford Road near Blythe Valley. These sensors, developed … More New smart sensor technology to improve safety on key cycle route in Solihull

A41 Warwick Road – Safer Roads Fund Project Update

28 August 2024

Road safety enhancements to the A41 in Solihull are recommended in a report to Cllr Ken Hawkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure next week. The report provides an overview of the road safety project and, subject to public and stakeholder engagement, seeks approval to proceed with determining final details of the scheme. The outcome … More A41 Warwick Road – Safer Roads Fund Project Update

SOLIHULL TOWN CENTRE ENERGY NETWORK – Early works:

23 August 2024

As part of the energy network pipework installation, works to the Alderbrook river crossing began this week as indicated on the site plan. This work is a priority section for installation due to the Environment Agency permit that is in place which requires that this crossing is completed by 1 October 2024 to protect spawning … More SOLIHULL TOWN CENTRE ENERGY NETWORK – Early works:

BLYTHE WARD – AUGUST – MONTHLY REPORT

19 August 2024

Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) update: The initial recommendations from the LGBC will be discussed at our full council in October. Our submission will be determined by them and they will submit their final recommendations to parliament for them to be formalised, possibly by the end of this year. In any event they will not … More BLYTHE WARD – AUGUST – MONTHLY REPORT

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – Blythe Ward

15 August 2024

Here I wish to update you as to my thoughts about where we are with planning for development in Blythe ward. The draft Local Plan can be read here:  003-Draft-Submission-Plan-Incorporating-Post-Publication-Minor-Modifications-as-Tracked-Changes.pdf (solihull.gov.uk) We have three sites within the draft Local Development Plan (LDP) within Blythe ward and they are summarised below – they are detailed from … More PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – Blythe Ward