Dickens Heath – Ken Hawkins

West Midlands Fire Service -Solihull Performance -2019/20

9 July 2020

Presented to Full Council on Tuesday the performance of Solihull Fire Station: Joint Arrangements and External Organisations This report outlines the performance of West Midlands Fire Service in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull for the reporting period of 2019/2020. It covers performance across our three key pillars of Response, Prevention and Protection and describes some … More West Midlands Fire Service -Solihull Performance -2019/20

VOLUNTEERS WEEK – Solihull

2 June 2020

Here in Solihull we are celebrating National Volunteers Week and we all recognise that in our current situation there is so much volunteers do in our communities. One things that’s been incredibly successful in Blythe Ward is the collection of donations of food and other essential items that contribute towards food parcels for those badly … More VOLUNTEERS WEEK – Solihull

COVID 19 – Emergency Walking and Cycling Strategy

22 May 2020

Following the recent government announcement for funding to local authorities to help promote and support safe active modes of sustainable travel a report coming to my Cabinet Decision Session next Thursday (28th) looks at measures to address the need for safer pedestrian and cycling in the borough. The officers introductory report outlines the purpose and … More COVID 19 – Emergency Walking and Cycling Strategy

REDUCING GARDEN WASTE – Let Your Garden Grow:

2 April 2020

While the garden waste collection is on hold and the waste and recycling site at Bickenhill closed we can consider the amount of garden waste we create and how we can reduce and/or deal with it. I have posted some links that may be of use to residents, whether your garden is large or small. … More REDUCING GARDEN WASTE – Let Your Garden Grow:

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES – Update

24 March 2020

I wish to update you regarding some of the services that have been interrupted because of the Covid 19 virus. Green Waste: Like all other businesses our workforce has been affected through the virus and enforced isolation. This naturally has an effect on the services we can provide. Residents will already be aware of the … More ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES – Update

Micro Pub – Dickens Heath?

1 March 2020

Another curious planning application in Blythe ward. An application has been submitted to replace the former William Hill betting shop, at 73 Main Street with a micro pub. There isn’t too much to go on and not many documents to look at on the councils planning portal but they are shared here: PL-2020-00323-COU The short … More Micro Pub – Dickens Heath?

PAVEMENT PARKING – A solution on its way?

29 February 2020

I was asked a question at full council this week about responsibility for various scenarios of parking; on double yellow lines, on pavement, across drives and use of the Blue Badge. This a scourge in our societies and although its something most, if not all, of us have done in the past it is something … More PAVEMENT PARKING – A solution on its way?

FAST AID – Arden Area

9 February 2020

I have great pleasure in sharing the Annual Report from the Arden Area Fast Aid – Emergency Community Responder Scheme. Please feel free to share this report widely with work colleagued and friends: 200124 Annual report TF[1689] The work this group of people do is absolutely outstanding and they save lives. The report does mention … More FAST AID – Arden Area

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POINT INSTALATIONS in Solihull

6 February 2020

The borough is moving at pace and officers are currently managing two projects to increase the number of EV charging points in the borough, targeting 23 identified sites by summer this year. Tranche 1 sites: The pdf document posted provides the detail in respect of sites identified and funding streams. It also indicates the following … More ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POINT INSTALATIONS in Solihull

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Ken Hawkins

Blogging about issues in Blythe Ward (includes Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green) and Solihull.

Category: Dickens Heath