Category: Hillfield

Solihull Education Sufficiency Strategy

19 February 2026

The councils Education Sufficiency Strategy (2025-2028) is to be adopted at the Children and Education Decision Session next week. The full report and appendices can be reached via this link: https://democracy.solihull.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx… The strategy is a rolling one, updated regularly, to take into account the numbers of pupils in our schools and how planning for school … More Solihull Education Sufficiency Strategy

Road safety measures on Church Hill Road

12 February 2026

I wish to update you regarding action I promised following the nasty collisions that took place last year. At my cabinet decision session on Tuesday evening I agreed officers’ recommendations for road safety measures on Church Hill Road. It was recommended that both pedestrian crossings on the road should be raised, creating a tabletop to … More Road safety measures on Church Hill Road

         Restoring Rail Transport Frequency in Solihull

4 February 2026

A motion was put to Solihull Council yesterday evening about rail services in Solihull. Whilst welcoming the motion I felt it did not reflect the needs for the whole of the borough, which has train lines running through it. I therefore proposed an amendment, as shown below, and am pleased to report it received an … More          Restoring Rail Transport Frequency in Solihull

Solihull named one of the UK’s strongest business growth hotspots

21 January 2026

‘Solihull has a business base where there is high value growth potential widely present in the local business base.’ Solihull has been recognised as one of the UK’s top ten locations for high‑growth business potential, according to new data released today by Growth Flag.  The findings highlight the borough’s continued emergence as a leading centre … More Solihull named one of the UK’s strongest business growth hotspots

PAVEMENT/VERGE PARKING – Government Responds.

9 January 2026

The government has now responded to the 2020 consultation and this can be read via this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/managing-pavement-parking Essentially this is what the all-party Local Government Authority has called for and I am grateful the government has proceeded with its recommendations. I wrote about the original consultation in 2020 and this can be found here: … More PAVEMENT/VERGE PARKING – Government Responds.

SOLIHULL STREET RACING  – PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDER (PSPO):

9 January 2026

This relates to Damson Parkway, Elmdon, and Bickenhill Parkway in Marston Green but I feel this information may be useful for Monkspath residents. The Council is consulting with residents on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle vehicle anti-social behaviour in Solihull neighbourhoods and request feedback on the proposals. If approved, the proposed … More SOLIHULL STREET RACING  – PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDER (PSPO):

LAND EAST OF JOSEPH HOUSE, STRATFORD ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL

30 December 2025

Petition to object link shown in the text. Fellow ward Councillor Keith Green and I met with the promoters of this site a couple of weeks ago and we can now inform residents that a formal planning application has been submitted. PL/2025/02373/PPOL refers to: Outline development for residential development of up to 120 dwellings, open space, landscaping, … More LAND EAST OF JOSEPH HOUSE, STRATFORD ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL

Fast. Fierce. Fatal.

25 November 2025

I am posting this campaign overview from West Midlands Fire Service. Lithium-ion battery fires are one of the fastest-growing fire risks in homes today. In November 2024, a young couple tragically died in a Coventry house fire caused by the battery on an e-bike. It had been converted from a standard pedal bike. Such battery … More Fast. Fierce. Fatal.