Please find posted the latest newsletter for the Rural Area of Solihull, which includes Blyth Ward. Some good results shown by partner agencies, especially regarding off road bikes. Newsletter May 2016
Not a usual post for me but a discussion, occurring on another social media platform, (twitter) made me feel I can add value to. Here, television presenter Nick Knowles was mentioning how we should value the police and the job they do. One issue is the confrontation police have to deal with and I have heard … More How would Dixon of Dock Green cope today?
Funding Background In June 2013, the government announced the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Grant in Aid (GiA) national funding available for Spending Review 2013 (SR13). In a change to previous annual arrangements, a 6 year funding commitment was given by DEFRA. The agreed funding for flood defences in 2015/16 was identified as £370m, … More Flood Defence Grant in Aid Bid – Dickens Heath
Please find posted the February monthly newsletter for the Meriden area; includes all wards within the Meriden Constituency: Newsletter February 2016 final version
It is widely recognised there are problems with parking cars on or near to Main Street, Dickens Heath. The answer has to be the creation of a sustainable solution. The internet link shown here identifies the consultation the borough council launched last year into transport connectivity: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/solihullconnected . You will read the rationale for this consultation … More DICKENS HEATH – MAIN STREET PARKING
I met today with two officers from Centro at their offices in Birmingham. They are responsible for delivering public transport in the West Midlands. The purpose of the visit was to examine a few issues about bus services in Blythe ward, especially services in and around Tidbury Green, Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green. The issues … More BUS SERVICES IN BLYTHE WARD
The developments in Blythe ward, especially in and near Cheswick Green and Dickens Heath quite naturally cause concern about the numbers of school spaces, especially by parents of school aged children or soon to be school aged. I hope to allay fears and address some comments made to me at the recent public consultation relating … More SCHOOL PLACE PLANNING IN BLYTHE WARD
A busy week ahead, starting today with the meeting of the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel (which I am Vice Chair). Today we are looking at the budget the commisioner wishes to set and how the force is prepared for major incidents. Agenda here: http://westmidlandspcp.co.uk/meeting-1-february-2016-2pm/ Tomorrow is Solihull Full Council. On the agenda is a … More THE WEEK AHEAD
Please find attached the Health Profile for Blythe Ward. Some interesting data about health of children, young people and adults. Numbers of adults said to be binge drinkers and/or obese is worrying: BlytheHealthProfile
The first newsletter of 2016 is posted, with news of operations from all partners with the Meriden Constituency area, not just Blythe Ward. Therefore, residents from other areas can see for the first time these reports: Newsletter January 2016 rev 3
Ken Hawkins 