A Happy New Year to all and apologies for the lack of posts in the latter part of 2019. It wasn’t for the lack of interest or any useful stories, its just been so hectic. Anyway, I thought I should start 2020 with a report that is coming to my Environment and Highways Cabinet Decision … More FLOOD REPORT
Just a few lines to comment that the Motorway Service saga rolls on. Highways England have an important say on the applications (one between junction 5/6 on the M42 and one near Monkspath at junction 4). The latest report from Highways England can be read here: pl_2016_02754_majfot-highway_england_-_holding_direction-1131378.pdf The concluding paragraphs are though presented below. Therefore, … More MSA – An update
As many might know, I am working to help Earlswood Town FC raise their profile to attract new supporters and sponsors. In fact, the sentiment applies to all sports clubs. The press release for the project is shown below. The back ground to this is that I know Keith Green, ‘The Earls’ new chairman, both as … More Sponsoring Earlswood Town FC
This week I presented two large petitions to the senior officer at Solihull Council leading the production of the boroughs Local Development Plan Review. The petitions were in respect of Allocations 4 and 12 (further information about these sites can be found via links shown below). Both petitions had the support of over 1000 people. What Happens Next? … More LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – PRESENTING PETITIONS
Planning Application PL/2019/00441/PPFL relates to the ‘Erection of a modular youth centre at Dickens Heath School, Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, B90 1NA. In brief, the centre is a joint school and Solihull Council development where the school manages the premises and has access during school hours and provision of youth events (cubs etc) will take … More Dickens Heath Youth Centre
Many will know of the floods that affected Solihull last May Bank Holiday, seriously affecting parts of Blythe Ward and Shirley. A report under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 was commissioned and the report has been published today. The report itself can be found within the agenda for the Cabinet … More Solihull – Section 19 Flood Report
The application is for the original farm house and barns and application reference refers: PL/2019/00039/PPFL | Change of use of the existing farmhouse, associated buildings and land from residential use (use class C3) to a pub/restaurant (use class A3/A4) with ancillary manager’s accommodation, and construction of extensions and associated works, including: formation of access and … More Tidbury Green Farm – Planning application
