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
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
At Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue on Wednesday 16 October between 3:30pm and 7 pm. With over 3,000 visitors for the 2 shows in last school year, Solihull Apprenticeship Show is a popular event for young people who are looking for entry-level jobs or apprenticeships as an alternative route for further education or work. The show … More SOLIHULL APPRENTICESHIP SHOW:
As I have previously commented and posted, the proposed ward boundary changes will affect Blythe ward and St Alphege wards in that parts of these wards will be merged. Solihull Council approved the proposed response to the final Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) consultation at its meeting yesterday evening (8 October 2024) and the recommendations … More WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES – SOLIHULL
BLYTHE WARD – OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT Four main topics this month: 1.At my Environment and Infrastructure cabinet decision session on 10 October a report recommending the reduction of the speed limit on roads near to Monkspath Junior and Infant School is before me. The report, following consultation, recommend the speed limit on the following roads … More OCTOBER MONTHY REPORT
Ken Hawkins 