Dickens Heath – Page 26

Griffin Lane, Dickens Heath

19 August 2014

This post is mainly for the benefit of residents of Griffin Lane, Dickens Heath, but issues here may be similar to issues in readers areas. I am not stating everything desired can be done; some residents may not be in total agreement, but you can consider the information in this post as a ‘starter for … More Griffin Lane, Dickens Heath

Planning Application – land at Dickens Heath Road/Cleobury Lane

14 August 2014

Planning application 2014/1032 20141032 – Report by the Head of Development Management was approved by Solihull’s Planning Committee when it met on 6 August. The application, made by Catesby Estates, sought permission for: Outline planning application for the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and the development of up to 130 dwellings (use class c3), … More Planning Application – land at Dickens Heath Road/Cleobury Lane

LDP – SMBC Position statement

25 June 2014

I have just returned from a briefing about the local development plan. In attendance (doing the briefing) were Anne Brereton (Head of Places Directorate SMBC), Rachael Batts (Spatial Development), Gary Palmer (Head of Planning) and Cllr Ian Courts (Cabinet Member for responsibility of Economic Development and Land). In addition to me were Cllr Richard Holt, … More LDP – SMBC Position statement

Neighbourhood Newsletter – May 2014

12 May 2014

Please find posted the latest monthly newsletter from the Rural neighbourhood team – including most of the Meriden sector. Newsletter May 2014 Of note in this months report is information on an arrest for car crime in Dickens Heath – and the subsequent reduction in reported offences; Solihull’s Food Team testing at take-a-ways; the ‘Love Solihull’ … More Neighbourhood Newsletter – May 2014

Neighbourhood Newsletter – March 2014

7 April 2014

Please find posted the latest (March) newsletter from the Rural Neighbourhood Team. The report outlines a few issues affecting the whole of the borough, especially scams used by criminals as well as information about thefts from motor vehicles. Newsletter March 2014 Please note, you can meet your local police teams at the following locations: Wednesday … More Neighbourhood Newsletter – March 2014

Former parkridge Offices – Dickens Heath

24 March 2014

An interesting planning application came before Planning Committee at our last meeting. It involved the change of empty offices to become ten two bed-room apartments and eight one bed-room apartments. These were the offices of Parkridge, who managed Dickens Heath but went into liquidation around 2007. The offices were next to mixed use units (shops, cafe’s … More Former parkridge Offices – Dickens Heath

DEMOGRAPHY AND SCHOOL PLACE PLANNING

11 March 2014

My great interest in education drove me to becoming a councillor. I have been a governor at Monkspath Junior & Infants school for some 25 years and being a governor encouraged me to try and make a difference at the next level – some 12 years ago. It comes as no surprise then I sit … More DEMOGRAPHY AND SCHOOL PLACE PLANNING

Ken Hawkins

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

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