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Planning Application – Lady Lane

12 July 2018

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

MAY BANK HOLIDAY FLOODS

10 July 2018

Just a few days prior to the floods on Sunday 27 May I met with the councils Flood Protection officers to discuss the (relatively smaller) flooding which took place over Easter weekend; these were mainly related to parts of Cheswick Green and I posted information and images on my website – https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2018/04/04/flooding-issues-in-ward/ ). The video … More MAY BANK HOLIDAY FLOODS

Garden Grabbing – Planning Objection

9 July 2018

This post is in conjunction with a previous post on this matter: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2018/06/28/back-garden-planning-application-dickens-heath/ This post contains my formal objection to the councils’ [planning department and another report that relates to trees on development land. My formal objection can be read here: Objection P1Objection P2 My objection letter mentions a report that refers to trees on … More Garden Grabbing – Planning Objection

Back Garden Planning Application – Dickens Heath

28 June 2018

A long awaited application for development behind houses in Birchy Leasowes Lane, Dickens Heath (on border with Tidbury Green) has been submitted to the council – application PL/2018/01710/PPFL refers. All documents on the system to date can be found here: PL-2018-01710-PPFL In brief, the application seeks to demolish one house, number 85, and erect 5 … More Back Garden Planning Application – Dickens Heath

Staying Cool in Hot Weather

21 June 2018

‘We’re having a heatwave, we’re having a heatwave…’ I cant remember what musical this comes from but it seems we are in for great weather in the next week or so. This means a climb into our loft to bring the fan downstairs. We all think about the elderly and vulnerable people during winter and … More Staying Cool in Hot Weather

Government Consultation: Powers for dealing with unauthorised developments and encampment

12 April 2018

The government has launched a consultation regarding travellers and the impact unauthorised encampments have on local communities. They are specifically looking at whether the existing powers need to be strengthened and how local public authorities can use powers available to them more effectively. It is our chance to ‘have our say’. The document is posted … More Government Consultation: Powers for dealing with unauthorised developments and encampment

Flooding Issues in Ward

4 April 2018

Above are a few videos I took of flood water taken mostly on Easter Monday, 3 April 2019, whilst below is a montage of images taken the same days. They show areas of Cheswick Green and Dickens Heath. If you select each image it will give more information but for brevity: The Cheswick Green ones were … More Flooding Issues in Ward

Solihull Fair Trade Trail

19 February 2018

The Fair Trade Trail began in Solihull Town Centre on Saturday and runs for the next fortnight. The Trail allows children to engage in quiz activity, to find out the clues by visiting stores participating in the trail. Full details can be found via the council webpage where you can download the trail information sheet: … More Solihull Fair Trade Trail

BUS SERVICES – BLYTHE WARD

11 February 2018

Having been in contact with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), speaking directly with an officer, Kieron Bridges, I can report the following in relation to the bus services to Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green (as well as other areas that rely on the S2 and S3 services). Because residents had already made some … More BUS SERVICES – BLYTHE WARD

Solihull Apprenticeship Show 2018

7 February 2018

This is being held at The Renewal Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull tomorrow, between 3pm and 7.30pm. Full details can be found via the council webpage dedicated to the event: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events/ArtMID/1496/ArticleID/1966/Solihull-Apprenticeship-Show-2018 . There will be many local and national employers present including, Jaguar Land Rover, Graham Facilities Management, Balfour Beatty, IBM, Army, Hilton, JCB, Rolls Royce, … More Solihull Apprenticeship Show 2018

Ken Hawkins

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

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