“Winter is a difficult time for our vulnerable and elderly citizens, especially when temperatures fluctuate or there is a sustained cold period with both daytime and night time temperatures dropping below freezing. The superb John Lewis Christmas advert, portraying an elderly gentleman on the Moon, looking at civilianisation from afar, can be used as a … More WINTER WARMTH
The New Year has started off in fine style at Shelly Farm Community Centre, Monkspath, with the centre receiving a donation of £500 from Shirley Ladies Circle. Jacqui Johnson, Chair of Shirley Ladies Circle stated ‘ I was aware via local Councillor Ken Hawkins Facebook page the centre had been in difficulties and saw an … More SHIRLEY LADIES CIRCLE
The final Monthly Neighbourhood Report (covering the whole of the Rural Sector, not just Blythe Ward) for December 2015 is posted here: Newsletter December 2015
Residents who use this road hardly need to be reminded by these photographs but there are obviously issues here. On Monday morning I joined Matt Gardner, SMBC Neighbourhood Officer and Highway Inspector, when he undertook his latest inspection. I also asked along Angela Hutchinson who had raised this stretch of road on this forum (it … More RUMBUSH LANE
Some great coverage of the issue by Cathrina Hulse, reporter for Solihull News and Birmingham Mail. I am grateful for Cathrina, also Solihull Observer and BBC Midlands in raising the profile of the issue, which saw a wide coverage following the August Bank Holiday gathering. This media coverage has certainly helped the authorities to focus … More BOY RACERS UPDATE
A quick update from my post (dated 29 October) about planning appeals in Tidbury Green (see link: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2015/10/29/tidbury-green-planning-appeals/ ). I have received an reply to my letter to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (original letter in the previous post). The reply, from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning is … More TIDBURY GREEN – Lowbrook Farm
Earlier this year, following discussion with traders on Main Street, Dickens Heath I organised a petition and presented it to Solihull Council. Full details of the petition and the accompanying post can be viewed on the post of 2 February 2015 – https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2015/02/02/main-street-dickens-heath/ . The petition reads ‘ We, the undersigned, petition Solihull Metropolitan Borough … More Dickens Heath Parking – Petition update
Some excellent news to report: Weather permitting, work will start on 23 November to install two manual barriers at the top end of the car park (commonly known as the Notcutts part). The barriers will be managed by Tesco staff and lowered during the evening, when Notcutts is closed. There will also be some additional … More BOY RACERS UPDATE
On Thursday 29 October I attended Dickens Heath Library for a meeting regarding the future of the library. Also in attendance were fellow ward councillors, members of the parish council and senior officers from the Council’s Library Service. The meeting was a follow-up from one held a few weeks ago. At the outset it must … More DICKENS HEATH LIBRARY
I have posted several reports about the Local Development Plan (LDP) for Solihull and perhaps a more detailed and succinct report which relates more in-depth towards Blythe ward and Tidbury Green can be found on 28 July 2014, link here: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2014/07/28/solihull-ldp-blythe-ward-perspective/ . We now find Tidbury Green Farm, which the council wished to be returned … More TIDBURY GREEN PLANNING APPEALS
Ken Hawkins 