We can all do our own bit to help make ourselves safer, less vulnerable to becoming a victim, and making us feel a lot safer. The following information is gleaned from a national police website, with the link at the foot of the post. Robberies (including muggings, and snatch thefts) are crimes that often involve … More CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE
I hope this information does not apply to you this Christmas and New Year but a bit of preparation can always help when you fall ill or injure yourself over Christmas/New Year. The excellent Solihull NHS Clinical Commissioning Group have a very informative website: http://solihullccg.nhs.uk/ I will re-port this over the Christmas weekend but you can … More Staying Well over Christmas
This is a follow up of the recent post highlighting a planning application for a Costa Coffee shop in Dickens Heath, Solihull – directly opposite to the independent Coffee Cloud: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2017/11/20/do-we-really-want-a-costa-coffee-in-dickens-heath/ The press release from Coffee Cloud is attached here: Coffee Cloud – Press Release (1)
Please read the poster for details of Christmas services this Sunday and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
In short, crime fluctuates and when it has reduced in the past few years I (and others) have counselled that crime patterns do rise and fall and that we should not get too excited. For instance, between Nov 2013 and Nov 2016 : we saw highs in burglaries of just over 100 per month in … More Crime in Solihull – a few thoughts
Its getting a bit chilly out there now so it seems a good time to repost the boroughs Winter Service Plan: Winter_Service_Plan The plan is self explanatory and informs us the resources to tackle poor weather must be used: In the right way In the right place, and, At the right time. The plan sets … More Winter Service Plan – Solihull
Making or homes secure, locking doors and windows, is vital in deterring burglars. Another method is trying to make it look as though someone is at home, whether you are at work or away for a time. Most burglaries appear to take place in the late afternoon and early evenings (when it is dark). Here, … More TIMER SWITCHES ARE BACK
This report was presented to Solihull Full Council yesterday evening, it can be viewed via this link: WMFS Solihull report The report examines the Fire Service Plan and a visit to the West Midlands Fire Service website has plenty of information, especially on fire prevention: https://www.wmfs.net/ In the borough you will find the report looks … More West Midlands Fire Service – Report for Solihull MBC
I have today received a briefing note from the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner in relation to travellers. The briefing note is directed at the MP’s representing the West Midlands in preparation for a House of Commons debate about travellers taking place soon. The document is a public document which I can share with … More Travellers Update – House of Commons debate
One of these years the Daily Express is going to get its headline predicting an extremely harsh winter right. However, even mildest winters have cold snaps and this bring concern for vulnerable, especially elderly people. This begs the question, ‘what can we all do to help?’ Well, as well as looking out for our vulnerable … More Winter Warmth in Solihull
Ken Hawkins 