Together with fellow ward Councillor James Butler it was a privilege to support Elaine Butler at the launch of the Outreach Service in Solihull this week. Keen readers will know I try to support the forces at ‘Flag’ days through collecting for both the RBL and RAFA. I was present in that capacity and also to … More Royal British Legion launches outreach service in Solihull
I have been engaged with residents from the more rural area of Blythe ward (Cheswick Green, Tidbury Green and Dickens Heath) for a while now; collating details of service disruption. I have also had good communications with Travel for West Midlands (TfWM) who subsidise this service. The following is an extract posted on local Facebook … More S2 and S3 Bus Services – Solihull
The government has launched a consultation regarding travellers and the impact unauthorised encampments have on local communities. They are specifically looking at whether the existing powers need to be strengthened and how local public authorities can use powers available to them more effectively. It is our chance to ‘have our say’. The document is posted … More Government Consultation: Powers for dealing with unauthorised developments and encampment
At the Councils Budget setting meeting on 1 March we approved not only the budget for 2018/19 but also the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFS) for the next three years. It is posted here: Summarised-Medium-Term-Financial-Strategy-2018-19 . It is a very readable document for those interested in where we get our money from and how we spend … More Medium Term Financial Strategy
Above are a few videos I took of flood water taken mostly on Easter Monday, 3 April 2019, whilst below is a montage of images taken the same days. They show areas of Cheswick Green and Dickens Heath. If you select each image it will give more information but for brevity: The Cheswick Green ones were … More Flooding Issues in Ward
The Fair Trade Trail began in Solihull Town Centre on Saturday and runs for the next fortnight. The Trail allows children to engage in quiz activity, to find out the clues by visiting stores participating in the trail. Full details can be found via the council webpage where you can download the trail information sheet: … More Solihull Fair Trade Trail
Having been in contact with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), speaking directly with an officer, Kieron Bridges, I can report the following in relation to the bus services to Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green (as well as other areas that rely on the S2 and S3 services). Because residents had already made some … More BUS SERVICES – BLYTHE WARD
This is being held at The Renewal Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull tomorrow, between 3pm and 7.30pm. Full details can be found via the council webpage dedicated to the event: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events/ArtMID/1496/ArticleID/1966/Solihull-Apprenticeship-Show-2018 . There will be many local and national employers present including, Jaguar Land Rover, Graham Facilities Management, Balfour Beatty, IBM, Army, Hilton, JCB, Rolls Royce, … More Solihull Apprenticeship Show 2018
A Christingle Service is being held in St. Patrick’s Church this Sunday, 4 February at 10am. The service is held in order to celebrate Candlemass and there will be having a retiring collection in order to support the work of the Children’s Society. There is local parking and refreshments served after this family service. Please see poster for … More Christingle Service at St Patrick’s Church, Salter Street
This post is really specific to the S2 and S3 Buses, which service Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green. However, the principle of making a complaint to TfWM is important because they can not take action or always be aware of an issue if not informed. These services, to Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and … More Blythe Ward bus services
Ken Hawkins 