At the meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday 1 March we will be setting the budget for the next financial year, 2017/18. In addition, we will be agreeing the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) up to 2020. In a Nutshell: The council tax for Solihull will rise by 4.99%. Most Local Authorities are setting … More SOLIHULL BUDGET 2017/18
Many may know the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) held a region wide summit on Friday, bringing representatives from local authorities and police to examine how a joined up strategy can be adopted to tackle problems created when illegal encampments occur. The event was covered by ITV Central News and they came to Monkspath, … More TRAVELLERS
I noticed this on twitter and thought it would be useful to share this more widely so that groups and organisations in the ward (as well as Solihull) might benefit. In brief, this is a fund that groups and charities can apply for small grants. The following links/documents are self explanatory and explain the criteria … More THE HARRY PAYNE FUND
This is before the Cabinet Member for Highways at this decisions session on Thursday. The strategy can be viewed here road-safety-strategy-2017-30 It might seem a boring subject matter to some but this document, together with Solihull Connected, will inform how the borough adapts to increasing numbers of residents, even more car and other vehicle owners, as … More A Road Safety Strategy for Solihull
A great idea formulated to address a spike in burglaries in January by the safer Solihull Partnership is #haveyougotyourtimer ? This is a theme for social media, using the hashtag to help promote the concept. Burglaries have seen a 40% rise in Solihull for the year-on-year to January and although police operations have brought about arrests and … More Have you got your timer?
Is at the Renewal Conference Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2JR on Thursday 30th March 2017, 3:00-7:30pm. Following a fantastic Apprenticeship Show in June 2016 attended by over 1,300 people, Solihull For Success (https://www.solihullforsuccess.com/) is pleased to announce the event will be back for its sixth year. This is a time when all eyes are on apprenticeships and … More Solihull Apprenticeship Show
The Economic Plan for Shirley sets out a shared vision for Shirley town centre – for local communities, visitors, businesses, and stakeholders. It is designed to respond to both the challenges facing the town centre and the opportunities available. shirley_economic_plan As the document outlines, Shirley plays a critical role in the Solihull economy. The town … More ECONOMIC PLAN for SHIRLEY
The council is consulting on proposals to expand Tidbury Green School. The School currently has capacity for 315 pupils (45 in each year group) plus 30 part-time nursery pupils. Under this proposal the school would expand to a capacity of 420 pupils (60 in each year group) from September 2018 and over time up to … More Tidbury Green School -expansion proposal
SMBC have announced plans for Road works on the Longmore Road / Blossomfield Road junction will begin on Monday 16 January and last up to three weeks. The press release continues: Whilst there will be lane closures, the road will remain open to ensure road users’ inconvenience is kept to a minimum. Although the Council … More Road works to commence on the Longmore Road / Blossomfield Road junction
I thought I would have posted in 2017 before now but ‘Man flu’ got to me in the end. However, 2016 saw 10,602 actual visits to this website, with 25,250 views from the 59 posts made. I should really have posted more because there is so much going on and will focus more this year. … More Happy New Year to Video bloggings
Ken Hawkins 