A few sundays ago I joined Peter Seddon, Chair of Tidbury Green Parish Council and we went on a tour of Tidbury Green to judge the inaugural scarecrow competition. Peter had the easy task of photographing the exhibits whilst I was sole judge and jury. There were 17 entries in all and the standard was … More Tidbury Green Scarecrow Competition
The actual location is not within the Blythe Ward boundary, being just across the road in the Shirley South Ward. However, issues in Highlands Road have a direct effect in Monkspath and I make readers aware. An application, number 2013/1525, has been submitted to develop land at the rear of the existing Porch showrooms. See … More PLANNING APPLICATION – HIGHLANDS ROAD
I have posted a planning application to build a dormer bungalow on greenbelt land in Houndsfield lane, Tidbury Green Planning Application Houndsfield Lane . The report by the councils planning officer recommended the members of the planning committee refuse the application, mainly because it the site is greenbelt land. I submitted my representation, supporting the officers recommendations … More PLANNING APPLICATION – HOUNDSFIELD LANE
The latest report covering the whole of the Meriden (rural) side of Solihull is posted here Newsletter October 2013 . As usual, some excellent work being done in partnership both in Blythe ward and Solihull in general. I also realise I did not post Septembers report, her it is: Newsletter September 2013
Not a lot of people know that Monkspath has history going back to the 13 century and some of its footpaths are historic. For instance, there was/is a path used by Monks to travel between monasteries and abbeys in the area. There is also a footpath, leading from Shelly Crescent towards Stratford Road. This runs … More KINGS HIGHWAY, MONKSPATH
Much has been mentioned about the land on Tanworth Lane, known as Mount Dairy Farm, Cheswick Green, Shirley, Solihull. The site is subject to the council’s Local Development Plan (LDP) ‘Solihull Draft Local Plan – Shaping a Sustainable Future’ which was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate in September 2012. The LDP is yet to be … More MOUNT DAIRY FARM – Tanworth Lane
Please find posted the latest monthly Neighbourhood Report covering the rural side of Solihull; this includes my ward, Blythe. You will find details of operations and projects between the council officers and police neighbourhood teams, with some excellent work being undertaken. Newsletter September 2013 Also shown on the newsletter are details of Police Beat surgeries. For … More NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSLETTER – September 2013
Readers may wish to look at the post of Jul12 last (https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2013/07/12/another-planning-aplication-shirley-golf-club/) for full details of the application by the golf club to establish a driving range, golf academy and build 57 new homes on green belt land. I have taken possession of a 166 named petition from local residents who object to the planning … More PLANNING APPLICATION – Shirley Golf Club
Since having another dog (Millie a 18 month old Retriever) I have become a more regular visitor to Hillfield Park, which for the reader who does not know the area, is off Monkspath Hall Road. The park is essentially on top of landfill (being near the old Monkspath tip) and has developed as the Monkspath … More HILLFIELD PARK (MONKSPATH)
The boroughs Local Development Plan is commented on in an earlier post on this website, but for new readers the draft plan can be seen here: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Attachments/Solihull_Draft_Local_Plan_Sept_2012.pdf The Planning Inspector, who by law has to review the plan before it can be adopted by the Secretary of State reported his Interim Comments last month and his report can … More Local Develpment Plan – Interim Conclusions
