Category: Blythe

CALL FOR SITES – WITH MORE RELEVANCE TO MONKSPATH AND HILLFIELD COMMUNITIES

11 March 2025

Residents may be aware of the councils recent ‘Call for Sites’ in order tofulfil its responsibilities in respect of housing targets (some 1300 new homes a year for the next ten years). I have posted here a breakdown of the main sites within our Monkspath and Hillfield communities, together with maps. I have also given a short synopsis … More CALL FOR SITES – WITH MORE RELEVANCE TO MONKSPATH AND HILLFIELD COMMUNITIES

Plastic bags and wrapping recycling launches in Solihull

5 March 2025

Press release from SMBC today: Solihull residents can now recycle plastic bags and wrapping along with their usual recycling at the kerbside. Everything that’s ‘soft plastic’ – from plastic bags, foil lined coffee bags and biscuit and sweet wrappers, to plastic film, bubble wrap, food wrapping and fruit and vegetable net bags – can now … More Plastic bags and wrapping recycling launches in Solihull

SOLIHULL COUNCIL – WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW

4 March 2025

I have reported on this issue a few times since the review began, in August 2023. The Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) have today published its final recommendations, which will now go before parliament for them to approve. Elections incorporating the new ward boundaries will take place in May 2026. You can find out more … More SOLIHULL COUNCIL – WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW

Veolia and Solihull Council launch Community Environment Fund with £20,000 up for grabs.

18 February 2025

SMBC press release 17 Feb 2025: Veolia, in partnership with Solihull Council, is launching a third round of funding through the Solihull Community Environment Fund on 17 February with £20,000 available to support local eco-projects, clubs and communities. In the photograph: Sue Cummine, Solihull Contract Manager – Veolia (left) and myself (right) with Nikki Mapes … More Veolia and Solihull Council launch Community Environment Fund with £20,000 up for grabs.

UPDATED PLANNING POLICY – FAST FOOD OUTLETS

15 February 2025

A piece of welcome news within the latest planning update letter is reference to fast food outlets, where by local planning authorities can refuse applications for fast food outlets within walking distance to schools., or other locations where young people congregated. Full details here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ac8a4337726e9056af606c/1_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_11_February_2025.pdf

NHS – Healthcare Section 106 funding

15 February 2025

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

Putting dangerous items in bins puts real people in danger.

15 February 2025

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.