Environmental Champions

Monkspath school takes part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme

11 July 2023

Over the past year, students at Monkspath Junior and Infant School have demonstrated their sustainability credentials by taking part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme, organised by Green Schools Project. The programme helps pupils learn about the causes of climate change, the effect it’s having on the natural world and what action can be taken … More Monkspath school takes part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme

Monkspath Community Litter Pick

14 March 2017

A local resident, Bob Summers, suggested we do this in our local park, Hillfield Local Nature Reserve and together with the Olton Library Litter Pickers/Love Solihull Team (SMBC) we got together yesterday afternoon. Posted here are some of photographs of the day. An incredible amount of rubbish/debris was collected. Interestingly, most of it was old debris, … More Monkspath Community Litter Pick

TIDBURY GREEN SCARECROW COMPEPTITION

27 September 2015

The third annual scarecrow competition was held this morning with yours truly being one of the judges. There were 20 entrants, an increase on last year and this competition seems to be well established now. It was promoted via social media and I spoke to a group of people who had come from Mosley to … More TIDBURY GREEN SCARECROW COMPEPTITION

NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – MAY 2012

14 May 2012

Please find the MAY monthly report from our excellent Area 3 Neighbourhood Team, which includes Blythe ward and most of the Meriden Constituency. Again, some excellent work being done by the Council, Police and other partners. Newsletter May 12

BIG CLEAN UP IN FARMHOUSE WAY, MONKSPATH

3 April 2012

There has been some excellent undertaken and led by Monkspath Rotary and 1 Shirley Scouts who undertook a big clean up of the car park and surrounding area in Farmhouse Way, Monkspath on Sunday 31 March. I have posted some ‘before’ and ‘after ‘photographs of the area and these show (in part) how hard the … More BIG CLEAN UP IN FARMHOUSE WAY, MONKSPATH

Neighbourhood report – March 2012

22 March 2012

Please find the latest report from Solihull’s excellent Council and Police Neighbourhood Team (Rural section). The report highlights some criminal activity and also some success in tackling metal thieves. The Neighbour teams are a great asset to the borough.Newsletter March 12

SOLIHULL’S PARK EVENTS 2012

23 February 2012

There are some fantastic events in our parks this year; the Park Events brochure can be downloaded here: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events/default.htm – with other town centre events also included. The events guide can also be viewed here: EventsGuide

Hillfield Park, Monkspath – Users Group Meeting

5 February 2012

The next meeting of the Park Users Group is on Monday 6 February at 7pm at the Community Centre, Farmhouse Way, Monkspath. Here you will meet Luke Holland, my Councillor Shadow. Luke is a keen environmentalist and will tell you about his shadowing Award and what we have done already. I will try my best to attend but am already … More Hillfield Park, Monkspath – Users Group Meeting

Ken Hawkins

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

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