The poster provides details of what you can see at the Open Day: OT open day poster 2018 It takes place at the Better Living Centre, Unit 4, Elmdon Trading Estate, B37 7HE. I have visited the centre twice and will do again on the open day. If you have a vulnerable relative/friend or if … More Occupational Therapy Service Open Day
Solihull Council is consulting on its draft SEND School Place Commissioning Strategy, which seeks to set a baseline for specialist provision across Solihull and consider a range of factors that are driving a need for change over the short to medium term. The strategy provides information regarding the current and future SEND population in Solihull … More Solihull SEND School Place Commissioning Strategy
Full details of the consultation can be found on the website of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) but you can access the links direct via my website post – https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2018/09/23/bus-services-consultation-by-tfwm/ No decisions have been made but there are options you may prefer and options you just do not like. Please have your say. I wish … More Solihull Subsidised Bus Services Consultation
I wish to remind residents about the consultation into the subsidised services (the Diamond routes in Blythe ward). If you are able please submit a response to the survey, the link is here:https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/campaigns/solihull-bus-review/ I also wish to remind you that TfWM are holding a public exhibition on High Street, Solihull (between McDonalds and John Lewis) … More BUS SERVICES – Consultation reminder
It has taken a long time but there is a consultation beginning tomorrow. I was aware the contract for Diamond was under review but it seems the review has been held over until the New Year so that consultations can take place. I have posted below the text of an email I have received, which … More BUS SERVICES – Consultation by TfWM
I wish to update residents in relation to the proposed works, which will create a right-turn from Creynolds Lane onto the Stratford Road (A34). There is understandably some unease at the disruption this will cause whilst works are taking place, with the section of the road closed for several weeks. The intended works are not … More Creynolds Lane – junction works
Notcutts, Monkspath is due for a refurb and a planning application has been submitted. All the details can be found by visiting the councils planning portal and typing in the planning reference – PL/2018/01894/PPFL – via this link: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Planning/searchplanningapplications I have though attached the applicants planning statement here: PL_2018_01894_PPFL-PLANNING_STATEMENT-885653 with, Existing and Proposed site plans … More Notcutts – refurbishment
I did post about the expected heatwave in June and it is still with us (see https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2018/06/21/staying-cool-in-hot-weather/ ). However, recent weeks/days have witnessed intense heat and we now have a Heatwave warnings. The below is a synopsis of a message all borough councillors received about what actions we are taking and other preventative measures. HEATWAVE … More HEATWAVE – Solihull
Please find attached the Annual Report from Solihull’ s Healthwatch 2017/18. This report covers the period of change, especially the merging of three clinical commissioning groups: HW Solihull 2017-2018 Annual Report The report is worth reading and sharing with work colleagues, friends and family. Healthwatch work on our behalf and ensure Solihull residents have a strong … More Healthwatch Annual Report
An interesting application has been submitted this week, seeking outline permission to develop housing on a plot of land adjoining 68 Lady Lane, Cheswick Green. The proposed site is Green Belt land and documents supporting the application can be read here: Supporting statement: PL_2018_01906_MIODW-SUPPORTING_STATEMENT-886869 Site Plan: PL_2018_01906_MIODW-SITE_PLAN-886352 Location Plan: PL_2018_01906_MIODW-LOCATION_PLAN-886343 The details as to numbers, … More Planning Application – Lady Lane
Ken Hawkins 