As part of new housing developments, Solihull Council has a policy to secure affordable housing, this takes the form of both rented and shared ownership properties. If you (or your children) can’t quite afford the mortgage on 100% of a home, Shared Ownership offers you the chance to buy a share of your home (between … More Shared Ownership Homes in Solihull
Many may know the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) held a region wide summit on Friday, bringing representatives from local authorities and police to examine how a joined up strategy can be adopted to tackle problems created when illegal encampments occur. The event was covered by ITV Central News and they came to Monkspath, … More TRAVELLERS
I noticed this on twitter and thought it would be useful to share this more widely so that groups and organisations in the ward (as well as Solihull) might benefit. In brief, this is a fund that groups and charities can apply for small grants. The following links/documents are self explanatory and explain the criteria … More THE HARRY PAYNE FUND
This is before the Cabinet Member for Highways at this decisions session on Thursday. The strategy can be viewed here road-safety-strategy-2017-30 It might seem a boring subject matter to some but this document, together with Solihull Connected, will inform how the borough adapts to increasing numbers of residents, even more car and other vehicle owners, as … More A Road Safety Strategy for Solihull
Many will have realised there has been a spike in burglaries in Solihull since the start of the year. Having been the victim of burglary I know how invasive this can be. Even worse, I was burgled whilst at Birmingham Crown Court giving evidence. I was though content to know I arrested the git a … More Safer Solihull Partnership papers
A great idea formulated to address a spike in burglaries in January by the safer Solihull Partnership is #haveyougotyourtimer ? This is a theme for social media, using the hashtag to help promote the concept. Burglaries have seen a 40% rise in Solihull for the year-on-year to January and although police operations have brought about arrests and … More Have you got your timer?
A new way of working for me and I would value constructive feedback. I won’t put out a survey but please feel free to comment on any aspect that you feel would enhance the report to (mainly) ward residents. I do recognise many readers of this blog re not Blythe ward residents and that people … More Monthly Report – January 2017
Is at the Renewal Conference Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2JR on Thursday 30th March 2017, 3:00-7:30pm. Following a fantastic Apprenticeship Show in June 2016 attended by over 1,300 people, Solihull For Success (https://www.solihullforsuccess.com/) is pleased to announce the event will be back for its sixth year. This is a time when all eyes are on apprenticeships and … More Solihull Apprenticeship Show
Solihull’s planning committee sees the below application before it at its meeting on Wednesday 1 February. The application reads: Erection of 54 dwellings following the granting of outline permission 2014/1163/S (PL/2014/01985/OLM) for 220 dwellings for land at Tanworth Lane, Cheswick Green, Solihull. The report to committee can be read via this link: http://eservices.solihull.gov.uk/mgInternet/documents/s44904/Report%20By%20The%20Head%20Of%20Development%20Control%20Regulatory%20Management%20-%20PL201602759PPFL.pdf In brief, … More CHESWICK PLACE – Planning application
Please find here the Winter edition of ‘Heart and Soul’ the magazine from Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull Hospitals, Birmingham Chest Clinic and Solihull Community Services. hs_winter_2016_web The magazine focuses on staying well this winter and what is going on in the Heart of England Foundation Trust.
Ken Hawkins 