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
Please find posted the latest monthly report from the Neighbourhood Teams representing the Rural Sector, which includes Blythe ward. Newsletter October 2015 Amongst other things, this month’s info includes deadlines for the closure of the mini-recycling sites around the borough. There is also a comment from Kath Hemming’s (Neighbourhood manager) ‘ I would like to give … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – October 2015
I wish to help inform residents and readers as to what can be and what can not be recycled in the respective household bins in Solihull. I feel that some residents are still unsure as to what goes in the different bins and may not recognise the rationale behind the reasons. I have attached here … More SOLIHULL WASTE & RECYCLING
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
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
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
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
