MAYOR OF SOLIHULL

At the Annual meeting of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council on 22 May 2012 I was elected Mayor of Solihull for the next 12 months. To state is a great honour is a wild under-statement and I am so excited about the year ahead. The first week has seen a mixed range of visits. I am blogging purely about … More MAYOR OF SOLIHULL

Election Results – Purdah is over

I have purposely not posted anything recently because the election period was upon us and I am resolute in not using this website for political purposes; I  might ask you to vote for me in 3 years time though! The attached link shows Thursday’s elections results for Solihull Borough: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/democracy/publishingresults.htm I wil be posting a few more in … More Election Results – Purdah is over

SMBC – LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

The Council’s draft plan has now been published and the report can be found here LDF_Draft_Local_Plan_-_Shaping_a_Sustainable_Future_lr(1) . You may find it easier to access maps etc via the Council’s website and the direct  to the relevant pages are here http://www.solihull.gov.uk/ldf/default.htm The plan has relevance to Blythe Ward as there are two areas included for planned development. I … More SMBC – LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – JANUARY 2012

I am pleased to post the latest report (Jan 2012) from the Council’s excellent Area 3 Neighbourhood Team. As usual the report includes activities undertaken by the Council and Police teams for the whole area (not just Blythe Ward). Also included are some dates the Environmental Champions will be undertaking schemes in the ward. Please feel to … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – JANUARY 2012

Candle Fire Safety Week: Snuff out the fire risk

Some useful advice for this time of year. Information taken from the Communities and Local Government web site: http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/fire/2028896 ) Fire and Rescue Services across the country are asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and snuff out the risk of fire in their homes. With the days growing darker and winter … More Candle Fire Safety Week: Snuff out the fire risk