I have been seeking more funding for local NHS funding from planning developments and the good news is – its happening. I posted about this in July last year: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2024/07/08/solihull-infrastructure-delivery-plan/ From just three major planning applications in Blythe ward we find the sums sought from the NHS – Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (NHS … More NHS – Healthcare Section 106 funding
Certain items are dangerous if they are placed in household bins. Vapes, electrical items, batteries, and gas (Nox) canisters can all cause fires and explosions, putting real people in danger and impacting vital recycling and waste infrastructure. Batteries: Batteries are a major cause of fires in recycling and waste facilities, impacting infrastructure and putting real people in danger. Fires … More Putting dangerous items in bins puts real people in danger.
I have attached a letter from Terry Fowler, Arden Team, FastAid Solihull and Birmingham. This is essentially a report covering the work they undertook in 2024. The work this team (as well as others in the UK) is nothing short of stunning. I recommend the letter be read and shared where you are able. One … More FAST AID – COMMUNITY RESPONDER – SOLIHULL
PLANNING APPLICATION – DOG KENNEL LANE: This report focuses on three main issues. Two developers for Dog Kennel Lane have now submitted their site master-plan planning applications and details can be found via the council planning portal. For ease both Ken and Keith have added the more important documents on their websites. This includes planning … More BLYTHE WARD – MONTHLY REPORT
PL/2024/02926/PPOL relates to ‘Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for phased residential development including affordable housing and self-build homes (Class C3); a care or retirement home (Class C2); a primary school (Class F1); retail and commercial uses (Classes F2 and E); vehicular access from Dog Kennel Lane and Tanworth Lane; public open … More DOG KENNEL LANE
The two issues we mention in the video are the Food Bank Collections and Security/Safety. The community was so generous when we asked for donations to the Helping Hands Food Bank charity at the Renewal Centre. We collected 30 full bags of donations and the food bank was so grateful. The images attached to this … More DECEMBER MONTHLY REPORT – Blythe ward.
This matter came before Solihull Council yesterday evening where a motion objecting to the increase was supported by all but one councillor, with the LibDem and Green councillors supporting an amended motions which I proposed. The motion we agreed reads: “Council notes the Labour Government’s decision to raise the single fare cap on bus journeys … More BUS FARE CAP INCREASE – Motion to Council
Following the withdrawal of Solihull’s Draft Local Plan, the Council is building on the work already undertaken to develop a new Plan for the borough by issuing a ‘call-for-site submissions’, as set out in the report to Full Council in October. On 4 September 2024 the Inspectors appointed to examine Solihull’s Local Plan recommended that … More Solihull Local Plan – Update
In a letter to Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement, Blythe ward Councillors, Ken Hawkins, Richard Holt and Keith Green have called for a major planning application in Dickens Heath to be withdrawn. An application for 450 new homes was submitted in December 2023 by Richborough Estates and the have still to come up … More Call for Housing application to be withdrawn
Ken Hawkins 