Category: Cheswick Green

McDonalds, Stratford Road, Monkspath – 24 hr Opening?

22 March 2012

I would like readers views on the planning application by McDonald’s to allow 24 hour opening at the restaurant on Stratford Road, Monkspath. Application no. 2012/288 refers and can be viewed on the council’s web site via: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/planning/dc/ViewApp.asp What are your views about this? Do you feel the restaurant is away from houses so will cause … More McDonalds, Stratford Road, Monkspath – 24 hr Opening?

Planning Application – Creynolds Lane, Cheswick Green

6 February 2012

Last week I spoke to a few residents who are concerned about the latest planning application on the site of 194, Creynolds Lane, Cheswick Green. Where there used to be one bungalow, permission was given for the construction of two houses. There is now another application for an additional house – application 2011/1980 refers. You can get access … More Planning Application – Creynolds Lane, Cheswick Green

SMBC – LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

24 January 2012

The Council’s draft plan has now been published and the report can be found here LDF_Draft_Local_Plan_-_Shaping_a_Sustainable_Future_lr(1) . You may find it easier to access maps etc via the Council’s website and the direct  to the relevant pages are here http://www.solihull.gov.uk/ldf/default.htm The plan has relevance to Blythe Ward as there are two areas included for planned development. I … More SMBC – LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – JANUARY 2012

23 January 2012

I am pleased to post the latest report (Jan 2012) from the Council’s excellent Area 3 Neighbourhood Team. As usual the report includes activities undertaken by the Council and Police teams for the whole area (not just Blythe Ward). Also included are some dates the Environmental Champions will be undertaking schemes in the ward. Please feel to … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – JANUARY 2012

Candle Fire Safety Week: Snuff out the fire risk

16 November 2011

Some useful advice for this time of year. Information taken from the Communities and Local Government web site: http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/fire/2028896 ) Fire and Rescue Services across the country are asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and snuff out the risk of fire in their homes. With the days growing darker and winter … More Candle Fire Safety Week: Snuff out the fire risk