Category: Dickens Heath

Roads on new developments, highway adoptions and changes to the highway network

8 August 2022

Residents on new developments may be interested as to how roads become adopted. This is taken from the councils relevant webpage (https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Roads-pavements-and-streetcare/Roads-on-new-developments-highway-adoptions-and-changes-to-the-highway-network ). The list of streets is an easy to check guide and indicates whether any specific road is adopted or not – and which are private roads, ——————————————— As Local Highways Authority, we … More Roads on new developments, highway adoptions and changes to the highway network

Solihull celebrates 16 of the best parks and green spaces in the country – YET AGAIN!

28 July 2022

Local volunteers and Solihull Council are celebrating after receiving Green Flag Awards for 16 parks, cemeteries and green spaces. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Solihull Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, Cllr Ken Hawkins, said: “Our parks and green spaces have played a vital role for people through … More Solihull celebrates 16 of the best parks and green spaces in the country – YET AGAIN!

SOLIHULL LIBRARIES – READING CHALLENGE

8 July 2022

Children in Solihull ages 4 – 11 are being challenged to read six books across the school summer holidays. This year’s School Summer Reading Challenge ‘Gadgeteers’, starts on Saturday 9 July and gives children the opportunity to win some exciting prizes. The challenge is free to join and runs until Saturday 10 September. To take … More SOLIHULL LIBRARIES – READING CHALLENGE

Solihull Tree Planting Season Comes to a Close – 26,000 trees planted.

29 May 2022

The Planting Our Future team were very busy between November 2021 to March 2022, planting approximately 26,000 trees in more than 30 different locations across the borough. We also held various community planting events, three of which were sponsored by local businesses. We kicked off the tree planting season during National Tree Week (27 November – … More Solihull Tree Planting Season Comes to a Close – 26,000 trees planted.

Tidbury Green Farm – planning application

23 May 2022

I supported this when Bruning and Price applied two years ago and they did get planning permission for a pub/restaurant. However, the viability of construction meant they had to walk away. However, an amended application has been submitted; essentially there is no basement works but there is a small increase in the footprint of the … More Tidbury Green Farm – planning application