Just a few lines to comment that the Motorway Service saga rolls on. Highways England have an important say on the applications (one between junction 5/6 on the M42 and one near Monkspath at junction 4). The latest report from Highways England can be read here: pl_2016_02754_majfot-highway_england_-_holding_direction-1131378.pdf The concluding paragraphs are though presented below. Therefore, … More MSA – An update
As many might know, I am working to help Earlswood Town FC raise their profile to attract new supporters and sponsors. In fact, the sentiment applies to all sports clubs. The press release for the project is shown below. The back ground to this is that I know Keith Green, ‘The Earls’ new chairman, both as … More Sponsoring Earlswood Town FC
One of the joys of being Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways is that I get to join our brilliant officers at award celebrations and similar events. Solihull’s ‘Love Solihull’ team is not a large team but the amount of work and quality the deliver is enormous and their hard work, together with partners they … More AWARDS FOR SOLIHULL
The latest tranche of housing development at BVP has been submitted: Planning application relates to Plot S and is part of the 750 new homes which was given planning permission about 18 months ago. Details in relation to the parcel of land can be found by pasting the planning reference in the councils planning portal: … More BLYTHE VALLEY PARK – updates
Further to my previous post relating to this (https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2018/10/27/motorway-service-area/ ) many followers will know I submitted a petition to Solihull Council of over 1000 people who objected to the plans for a motorway service area near junction 4 of the M42 at Monkspath. Next Wednesday, 27 March 2017 was a date set some time ago … More Motorway Service Area – Junction 4
Planning Application PL/2019/00441/PPFL relates to the ‘Erection of a modular youth centre at Dickens Heath School, Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, B90 1NA. In brief, the centre is a joint school and Solihull Council development where the school manages the premises and has access during school hours and provision of youth events (cubs etc) will take … More Dickens Heath Youth Centre
Planning application – PL/2019/00316/PPRM refers to: Reserved matters for Parcels J, K and M1: 169 dwellings (comprised of houses and apartments), internal estate roads, car parking, landscaping, SuDS and associated ancillary infrastructure. Parcels J, K And M1 Blythe Valley Park Blythe Gate Shirley Solihull. Link to various documents: PL-2019-00316-PPRM In short, this application follows on … More Latest development – BVP
Some unfinished business by me has been getting some trees planted to screen some buildings that can be seen from part of Hillfield Local Nature Reserve (aka Monkspath Park). This is a screenshot of an online petition I raised a few years ago calling some planting, something that we did not insist on when planning … More TREE PLANTING – Monkspath Park
Many will know of the floods that affected Solihull last May Bank Holiday, seriously affecting parts of Blythe Ward and Shirley. A report under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 was commissioned and the report has been published today. The report itself can be found within the agenda for the Cabinet … More Solihull – Section 19 Flood Report
The application is for the original farm house and barns and application reference refers: PL/2019/00039/PPFL | Change of use of the existing farmhouse, associated buildings and land from residential use (use class C3) to a pub/restaurant (use class A3/A4) with ancillary manager’s accommodation, and construction of extensions and associated works, including: formation of access and … More Tidbury Green Farm – Planning application
Ken Hawkins 